Tag: song

Bible, Music, NT

Facing the Sobering Reality of Our Lord’s Return

I came across an old Larry Norman video. My mind immediately went to his famous song, “I Wish We’d All Been Ready”, so I searched for a couple of versions. It had been a long time since I had heard this song and I had forgotten how haunting the lyrics were.

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Discipleship, Music

Proof That Music Preference Should Not Be Attached To Our Worship

“Worship” is a verb that can be defined as “to render religious reverence and homage to.” Another definition is “to feel an adoring reverence or regard for (any person or thing).” As a Christian, what qualifies as worship?

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Music, Outreach

Introducing Hip-Hop Artists, Level 3:16

Level 3:16 recently put out this video titled “Tell ‘Em”. They could have left out the verbal banter at the beginning of the video, but they were trying to set the stage for the content of this song, which is amazing! The conversational style of this artist’s rapping really pulled me in and clearly points to Jesus.

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Leadership, Music

How To Increase Impact By Matching Music with the Message

There’s a deeper calling. Our music leaders are being led by the Spirit. They aren’t simply picking song that fit. They’re being led to bring songs that will carry the mind of the congregation toward the Biblical principle of that particular gathering.

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Bible, Discipleship, Family, NT, Outreach

How God Is Faithful Even In Times of Sorrow

Loss is hard. I remember walking with my wife after losing her father. It was really hard. However, when I think back, it was during our family’s sorrow that I found a renewed understanding of eternity and God’s faithfulness.

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Discipleship, Music

How Worship Can Convict and Bring Repentance

A single song can convict. In my late teens, I heard a song that resonated deep within me. This song would become my life’s most influential praise and worship song. This song continues to draw me near to God whenever I hear it, and even more so, whenever I sing it.

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Ministry, Music

Who Doesn’t Enjoy a Little Pop Rock?

Back when I was a youth pastor, I remember one youth night when we had a bonfire. We were sitting around, talking about music. Specifically, we were discussing the fact that no matter what genre of music receives current popularity, there always seems to be a vein of pop rock that drifts through and remains in culture.

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