Permission To Be Emotional With God We communicate with God like we communicate with our family and friends - we talk to each other, we listen to each other, we share our thoughts, dreams, worries, we ask advice and we seek guidance etc. To get the most out of any relationship, we
On The Third Day So I'm sitting at the piano one February morning, staring out the window, and I notice the trees. Bare and naked before God. The leaves have fallen. It's just these empty branches, aimed at the ground. It resonates within me a desire to do the same
Thoughts On Leading Worship Of course we know, and have been hearing for a while now, worship is not just the songs we sing. It is a life laid down that says "burn me up God. Use my money, time, energy, skills, family, job, all I have. Help me make you a big deal and pull the
The Heart of Servanthood There are several major issues of the heart that need to be settled for one to be a faithful servant for the Lord. The life of a servant should display the characteristics of humility, compassion, teachability and faithfulness. The spirit of
Author: David Durham
Walking Arks Have you ever stopped to think how radical the difference is between Old Covenant and New Covenant worship? Oh yes, in our heads we understand that because of Christ's sacrifice we no longer have to make sacrifices to atone for our sins; but I look
Thank You For The Cross We often thank God for providing for our needs, blessing us, expanding our borders and answering our prayers. And we certainly thank Him for His grace, forgiveness, guidance and direction. But is there anything that is more central to our Christian
The Song of the Lord (part 1) If we're to learn how to sing the Lord's song, we'll need to acknowledge that His song can only be sung by those who have heard Him sing it to them first. His song is our model. There are several Scriptures that unveil the song He sings, supplying
Author: Malcolm du Plessis
Nationwide Chicago Report Last weekend's event in Chicago was very rewarding. From the variety and appropriateness of the platform team, to the pervading sense of the reality of God, to the way the logistics team made the administration flow - it was a remarkable weekend.
To Know You More When Jesus captured my heart, music wasn't in the picture. I was seventeen. I didn't have any ambition to become a successful singer-songwriter, so it wasn't something I had to surrender at that time. I played guitar, but it was only a sidelight. I
Author: Third Day
Sing A Song A few years ago, we wanted to write a simple song about the joy we have because of our relationships with God. When you realize all God is for us, you can't help but sing!
Yesterday Today and Forever Life is constantly changing. Day becomes night, one season gives way to the next, people come and go from our lives. Sometimes change can be exciting, and other times it can be unsettling. There are very few things that remain unchanged. Very few
What A Worship Leader Wants From A Band As a worship leader, it is essential to be a part of a team that is working together, that is for each other and that is passionate for God. It is therefore important to surround yourselves with musicians who will be firstly worshippers, but also