The First Christmas Rush
Mention the words, “Christmas rush, ” around others and watch eyes roll and heads wag. No one has to tell us what a headache the Christmas rush can be each year. And
Podcasting Your Worship Service
I asked my friend, Terry Hadaway, to share his insights about podcasting. Along with his amazing writing and church education ministry, Terry and his son, Daniel, have a powerful
Don’t Fall in Love with Worship
When we see God as we should we will worship him as we ought. Martin Lloyd-Jones wrote, “Unless we understand what the Bible tells us about God, our worship can never be real
The True Essence of Worship
Dueteronomy 6:4-5 says, “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” Do
How Much Praise Is Enough In a Service?
Forgive me if that sounds like a strange and rather unbecoming question for a major proponent of praise. However, for many of us as worship leaders, it is a question that lurks in
Brief Break in Posting to Write
Hey everyone, I won’t be posting for the next few days. I will be hiding away to write. Please pray that God will grant me great creativity, fresh insights and much productio
Fall in Love with God, not Worship
I’m working on a new devotional book for worship leaders. Here’s an excerpt. I’d love to hear what you think! Thanks! When we see God as we should we will worship
Gone to San Antonio!
Hey everyone, I won’t be posting anything for the next few days. I’ll be in Houston then San Antonio. My wife is going with me to a worship seminar I’m leading at
Steps to Planning a Worship Gathering
From time to time, I’m asked how I go about planning for a worship gathering – or service, as it is often called. Below are some simple steps and elements to consider.
Hidden Dislike for New Praise Songs
Recently I received a very telling email from a worship leader in Ohio about worship styles in their church. What she described could be written of many churches in America. For s