The Greatest Invitation
One of the most amazing truths we could ever contemplate is the idea that the Sovereign God of the universe would invite us to come into His presence and to draw...
Making a Case for Choirs
It was the final phrase of Lara Hoggard’s setting of the classic Latin text, “Personent Hodie.” The rafters rattled from the bellowing pipes of the massive organ ranks behind our...
A Call for New Songs
During the time I served as song development manager for Integrity Music, I was often asked a question that went something like, “Do you think people from our local church...
“LO”-Point: Worship After COVID
It has been a year since COVID upended how we use music in our church services. As we work our way through this pandemic, I have asked the question, “What...
The Singular Focus of Worship
The Ten Commandments are receiving quite a bit of press these days in the United States. There have been multiple confrontations related to their display in a variety of places...
Truth Requires No Production
The American church is good at corporate worship. Granted, the vast majority of churches still consist of small congregations that are lucky to have a single piano player capable of...
You Are Not Alone
Under qualified, over-zealous, and maybe just a little bit misunderstood. Your heart burns for an overwhelming response to every lyric that leaves your tongue. You search for fresh and cutting-edge...