I grew up in the Northeast around a lot of Roman Catholics. I saw the formality and structure of their religious gatherings as a sign of their deadness. To me, the word "liturgy" seemed pretentious at best and lifeless at worst…

Set lists are more than songs, and Sundays are more than gatherings. Every Sunday is an opportunity to call people to lift their eyes from unsatisfying idols to gaze at the infinite beauty of God. It’s an opportunity to place songs and prayers in the mouths and hearts of those who gather that will linger for days

A few months ago I read Donald Whitney's book called Praying the Bible. For me, one of the most helpful parts in the book is his insight that many times when we pray we get stuck saying "the same old things about the same old things." His point is that we can easily go into prayer…

We humans were made to wander and wait for someone or something to come and capture our hearts, restore our soul, and meet our deepest heart needs. Our lives are combusting with expectation and anticipation, and we're groaning for answers.

My wife and I scrambled to get our kids dressed up for the fourth of July parade. We were clearly behind schedule and our friends were already at the designated meet-up location. By the time we got there, the parade had already started, but we were able to watch the end with everyone.

The corporate worship gathering is a vital part of the weekly rhythm within the body of Christ. From prayer to preaching to lifting our voices in song, we as worship leaders and service leaders must be intentional with our planning in order that our services help point our people’s affections toward God in worship.

You have a unique gig, worship leader. You have the “enviable” position of getting as much face time on the platform every week as the lead pastor. You don’t have to brag, but the associate pastor, administrative assistant…

He’s Shouting in My Face! Every once in a while you stumble across a historical figure whose voice speaks—no, shouts—with all kinds of contemporary relevance. For me, that figure is Thomas Cranmer, and the more I get to know him, the more I am inspired by this theologian, pastor, artist, and worship leader.