Worship Podcast
pul·ver·ize/ˈpəlvəˌrīz/Verb
- Reduce to fine particles.
- Defeat utterly.
Every time I sit down to write, I hear voices.
Whether it’s a blog post, a song, or a sermon, these voices stand in my way.
Before you label me crazy, close out my blog, and ignore me, let me explain.
The person with the greatest talent doesn’t win every time.
The one with the most experience isn’t always the best.
He who dies with the most skill still dies.
That last one didn’t really make sense, but there’s a dynamic to engaging performance that sets some apart from the rest – and those who discover it…excel.
Part of what I love to do on this blog is highlight some worship leaders & songwriters you may have not heard of.
One of those artists is Brad & Rebekah Bichsel.
I had the chance to do a brief interview with them regarding their new album and some songwriting tips. [Read more…]
Have you heard phrases like this?
We like big ideas like that. They feel romantic. They sound inspiring. They awaken the dream.
Can I summarize those big ideas for you? Can I make it clear? Truth be told?
It’s flippin’ hard work.
Launching your ideas is easy…following through with them (and doing what you said you’d do) is hard.
Criticism can kill you.
Maybe not physically. But it can keep you from experiencing the fullness of what God has for you. It keeps you from worship, hinders your faith, and turns your attention inward.
When you step into corporate worship this Sunday, be sure to check your criticism at the door.