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The Powerful Role Of Music In The Pursuit Of God

6415488805_f4ec807c63_bI have to be honest – I feel that music gets a bad rap when it comes to “Christian” circles.

We like to talk about how worship is not about music. That pursuing Jesus isn’t about the songs you sing. It’s inward, right?

But what about all the mentions of music throughout Scripture?

Psalm 150 commands us to “praise Him” with the sound of loud instruments.

Remember how King David organized thousands of full time musicians to stand before the Lord day and night?

Not only did he organize musicians – he created instruments for the purpose of praise (I Chronicles 23:5).

I think God has a thing for music. And in this post I want to explore why that is.

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10 Worship Leading Influences You Need In Your Life And Leadership

Aedle VK-1 Classic Edition Headphones-1When it comes to worship leading influence, there’s a lot of things I notice in others (and myself).

  • We listen to a lot of popular worship music.
  • We listen to a lot of popular secular music.
  • We read the Psalms and Proverbs.
  • We read a lot of new, popular Christian books.
  • We keep up with the latest gadgets.
  • We keep a pulse on the best sounding gear and instruments.

Obviously, you are here – reading this blog.

All of these things are good – habits I keep myself. I like to keep a pulse on popular products, gadgets, and resources. But all of these things are not sufficient to help you become the best worship leader you can be.

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#34: Paul Baloche On The Worship Leader’s Heart [Podcast]

Paul-Baloche-LIVEIt’s tough to be a worship leader today without the influence of Paul Baloche, whether you know it or not.

His songs have found their way into churches all over the world, along with his down-to-earth, practical training for worship teams. It was such an honor to talk with him about his new Live album and all things worship.

I love how Paul’s heart has always been for the Sunday morning worshiper and worship leader. That’s what this conversation is all about.

And, we’ll be giving away 3 copies of the CD/DVD combo if you leave a comment and share the interview. Don’t miss it!

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Fearful & Fearless: How To Approach God In Worship

5546598342_86f9ed2154_bWhen you approach God in worship, what is your posture?

Are you in awe of His glory, gazing in wonder from a distance? Or are you a “run into His arms” kind of worshiper?

Would you rather sing “How He Loves” or “Holy, Holy, Holy”?

When it comes to the worship of Almighty God, we need both of these tensions.

We need the friendship and the fear. We need the awestruck and the intimacy. We need the fearful and the fearless.

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How Corporate Worship Helps Us Live Lifestyles Of Worship

SP01-2T“If worship is a lifestyle, why is corporate worship so important?”

“If it’s all about our hearts, why do we need to sing songs together? Couldn’t I just stay home and worship God on my own?”

If you heard this before (or said this before) you’re not alone. Many people wonder about the purpose of corporate worship and why it’s so necessary.

I can understand the reasoning.

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