#MidweekWorshipConnection | S1E6
Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! (Isaiah 5:20, ESV)
#WWT Chapter Nine
In the next several Weekly Worship Thoughts supplemental videos I will be unpacking a basic understanding of music theory to help you understand how to practically utilize the Nashville Numbers System in your context. Then… we can all be musical ninjas, wizards, and gurus as we work together to lead God’s people in musical worship.
#MidweekWorshipConnection | S1E5
For the LORD is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. – Psalm 100:5, ESV
#WWT Chapter Eight
It is weird to sing about the matchless love of Christ, the good news of the gospel, and the hope that we have in Jesus without being excited about what we are singing.
#MidweekWorshipConnection | S1E4
Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! (Psalm 100:4, ESV)
#WWT Chapter Seven
Life has a lot of distractions! Kind of like billboards and signs and other vehicles on the road, life has a lot going on. It can be hard to stay focused with so many distractions vying for attention. As worshipers, we can certainly become distracted ourselves, but as worship leaders, we must recognize this constant pull that our people face and try to help them stay focused in the midst of the distraction.
#MidweekWorshipConnection | S1E3
Know that the LORD, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. (Psalm 100:3, ESV)
#WWT Chapter Six
It happens to everyone. If it hasn’t happened to you yet, or recently, it will. No one is exempt. What do you do when you mess up?
#MidweekWorshipConnection | S1E2
“Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!” (Psalm 100:2, ESV)
#WWT Chapter Five
When we meet together each week for congregational worship, I believe it is beneficial to bring something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue.
#MidweekWorshipConnection | S1E1
Some of the commands in Scripture seem almost too easy. Childish, really. The Psalmist begins Psalm 100 with such a command: “Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth!”
#WWT Chapter Four
When it comes to leading a worship team and selecting songs that will be effective and edifying for the church, it is always a good idea to plan for the weakest link.
#WWT Chapter Three
Worship songs can tend to be easy and rather repetitive, but that is good. There is a blessing in the boredom. The simplicity of the songs should allow worship musicians to focus on what matters most.
#WWT Chapter Two
MAIN POINT: Many congregants are not singing along during the worship service simply because they don’t know the songs, there are too many songs being sung, and too many of the songs are not all that great.
#WWT Chapter One
MAIN POINT: In a typical band setting, every member has a specific role to play, and only that role.
#50by50 Main 2 Main Marathon
I was able to add another state to my overall “#50by50” goal of running a full marathon in all 50 states by age 50. As of today, Iowa has officially been crossed off of the list.