The Heart Of Worship The story behind Matt Redman's new album, The Heart of Worship. Read about the insight and inspiration which led to the creation of the songs from Matt's new recording.
Facedown When we face up to the glory of God, we soon find ourselves facedown in worship. To worship facedown is the ultimate outward sign of inner reverence. Every posture in worship says something of both the worshipper and the One being gloried in. The…
Once Again: The Story Behind The Song I love Brian Doerksen's description of what makes a great worship song - "a universal theme, expressed in a unique way". I try and run every song I write through that grid. When it comes to universal themes, there's none greater than the cross.…
Who's Really The Worship Leader I heard recently some discussion of whether the term "Lead worshipper" would actually be a more helpful one than "Worship leader" when it comes to the role we play in worship. At first I thought this was just some clever word-play, and that there…
Content vs. Engagement "Content" and "Engagement". These are two phrases that often come to mind when I'm thinking about congregational worship songs. Some songs very much take the "content" route - perhaps like many of the old hymns, which are packed full of biblical…
Author: Matt Redman
The Unsatisfied Worshipper As worshippers of Jesus Christ, we live in the tension of the 'now' and the 'not yet'. From the day we received Him, our souls found their destiny and reason. The reality of His love and presence invaded our hearts, and we found fulfilment. The…
Author: Matt Redman
Where Angels Fear To Tread If I'm honest I find it pretty hard to write up-tempo celebratory songs. Slow songs come easier for me - you sit in your room just singing out your tender thoughts to God and it all flows pretty naturally. But for me, up-tempo songs take a little…
The Unquenchable Worshipper Enter the unquenchable worshipper. This world is full of fragile loves--love that abandons, love that fades, love that divorces, love that is self-seeking. But the unquenchable worshipper is different. From a heart so amazed by God and His wonders…
