Simplify and Purify In April of 2002 I was on a missionary trip in Russia. One evening at dinner I was called over to a table. A couple of my translators wanted me to come and speak with two college age guys who where curious about the Americans visiting their city. I…
Author: Charlie Hall
11-Day Prayer Journey Day 1 Savior of the World "Jesus said, But I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself." John 12:32 I often think about evangelistic worship, that is the role of the songs of God as they usher His presence into the lives of…
God Of Nations We live in a period of time when the Kingdom of God is advancing more rapidly than at any other period in human history. That's right, though many Christians consider the incredible earthly ministry of Christ or the amazing growth of the first…
Author: Jeff Deyo
Brokenness Is What I Long For The funny thing is I didn't have a full understanding at the time of what we meant when we sang the word "brokenness." The lyrics went, "Brokenness, brokenness is what I long for. Brokenness is what I need.
Author: Aaron Paulley
What's Your Isaac? What's really important to you? Would you be willing to give that thing up completely if God asked you to? To give it up totally, so that you could never get it back again? Many times, God asks us to do this. There are things in our lives that we…
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…
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…
Receiving the Fullness In this passage, Paul was addressing the Ephesians. He was writing to the Ephesians to encourage them during his times of tribulation. Paul's desire was to see the church press forward in the riches of Christ and not to lose heart. Even though Paul…
The Greatest Gift When I think of all that Jesus left behind to come to Earth, it amazes me. He traded Heaven's glory and perfection, for the pain and tears of fallen Earth. He traded sitting on the throne and receiving the praise of angels, for mocking, beating and…
Author: Matt Redman
Gifted Response (We Will Worship You) Two themes run through this song. Firstly, that worship is a 'gifted response'. We cannot do it in our own strength, or offer it by our own merits. Anything we ever bring to God belongs to Him in the first place. If we sing a song to Him, he gave us…
Author: David Nasser
Glory Revealed Through Quieting Love If you're looking to find history and art that moves the soul toward the glory of God, Rome is the perfect place to start. From the works of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel to the history of thousands of Christians martyred at the Colosseum, you…
Author: Bob Sorge
The Name Of Jesus God wanted to give His Son something. He wanted to enrich His life because He loved Him so. But what do You give to Your Son who already has everything? The Son of God, before becoming Man, is described here by the writer of Hebrews. He was heir of…