Here I Am To Worship (Light Of The World) 'Light of the World, You stepped down into darkness. Opened my eyes let me see. Beauty that made this heart adore You. Hope of a life spent with You.' Whenever we worship it always comes out of a response.
How Can I Keep From Singing? I had the opportunity a couple of weeks ago, to go to one of the biggest college football games ever, the University of Texas vs. Ohio State. While I was there I realized that it did not matter whether you are a fan, alumni, or just a person
Sing to the King In the summer of 2001, I was sitting in my office, in Evergreen, CO, reading through a Baptist Hymnal when I came across an old hymn called Sing We the King, written by Charles Silvester Horne. As I read the first verse I was amazed by the lyrics.
Enough I still remember Louie handing me a torn piece of paper from his journal just before the 2001 Passion tour was to hit the road. On it was written this thought among others; "all of you is more than enough for all of me... for every thirst...for
Give Us Clean Hands 3 Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place? The first time I read these questions I was in my tiny studio apartment in Edmond, Oklahoma. I was a very young worship leader and was in the heat of dating my future wife,
God Of Justice In June 2005, my wife Rachel and I headed off to Tanzania, to spend a week working with Tearfund, a charity based in England. Whilst there we met an amazing lady called Joyce.
Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs There are all kinds of songs: love songs, patriotic songs, nursery songs, battle songs, campfire songs, songs that tell a story, songs that call people to rally for a cause, songs that teach, songs that express complaint. Singing a song is a way to
On God's Terms I don't know if David was ever more inspired with one writing than another, but if so, this one had to be written at the height of inspiration. The journey for David behind these ten verses is one of awe and mercy. The ark of God had been out of the
We Bow Down COME, LET US BOW DOWN IN WORSHIP, LET US KNEEL BEFORE THE LORD OUR MAKER; FOR HE IS OUR GOD AND WE ARE THE PEOPLE OF HIS PASTURE, THE FLOCK UNDER HIS CARE. AT JESUS FEET - THAT IS OUR PLACE OF PRIVILEGE AND OF BLESSING, AND HERE IT IS THAT WE ARE TO
Praise The Lord The final shout of the Psalter is the imperative: "Praise the Lord!" Throughout this vast body of literature, we have been called to this again and again. The study of the psalms would be a futile exercise if we failed to hear and heed this
In Christ Alone There's no doubt about it - recent events have shaken the world. That's particularly true for those of us who live in the Western world - a world where, before September 11th, the word 'crisis' might be used to describe a possible downturn in the
Your Grace Still Amazes Me It is difficult for us to fathom the grace and longsuffering of our Lord. We find ourselves equating God's patience with that of mankind, limited and partial. But it is the unlimited patience of the Lord that gives us hope--hope that while we are