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5 Bedtime Prayers That Will Change Your Life

Stephen Altrogge -
Bedtime prayers present a unique opportunity for us to connect with God. Bedtime prayer is an opportunity for us to reset, in a sense. To freshly connect with God. To properly align our hearts with God’s will before we go to sleep.
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Bass Walkdowns in Worship

Paul Baloche -
Almost every song ever written has either walkdowns or walk-ups. Think of how the bass walks down in choruses like “Jesus, Lover of My Soul,” “There is None like You,” “As the Deer,” or “Mr. Bojangles.”
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You Must Walk Through Brokenness Before You Appreciate Grace

Seth Barnes -
It is essential to face our brokenness, no matter how much we don't want to. Despite how counterintuitive it seems, walking through our mess is the only way we can truly appreciate grace.
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How to Worship With Our Wallets Apart From the Worship of Money

Mark Roberts -
Giving money is not only an act of worship; it is also a means of breaking the worship of money in our lives so that we might worship God more freely and fully. Perhaps that’s one reason why costly giving is central to biblical worship.
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5 Gifts Jesus Gives Us in the Lord’s Supper

Ray Hollenbach -
When we read about the Lord's Supper in John 13, we discover not only the roots of the sacrament but also the secrets of Christian living. There are at least five diamonds shining out from the darkness of John 13.
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How Songs of Praise Bring the Blessing of God

Nicholas Batzig -
Songs of praise that believers offer to God in worship are directly associated with His future victory over His enemies and the redemption of His people.
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Gospel Centered Hymns for Communion

Nicholas Batzig -
There is no passage in Scripture from which the minister should not make a bee-line to the Gospel. From there, knowing the various lines to the great Gospel centered hymns becomes the way forward in bringing in the poetic truths of the Gospel at the Supper.
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Joe McKeever: How to Liven Up a Dull Worship Service

Joe McKeever -
Here are some thoughts from veteran pastor Joe McKeever on how to liven up a dull whorship service.
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The Decline of Excellence in The Age of “Nice”

Phil Cooke -
In today’s increasingly interconnected, socially conscious, and “woke” world, there’s a growing inclination to prioritize being ‘nice’ or avoiding conflict over achieving and maintaining high standards of excellence. Here are some reasons for the decline of excellence.
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Worship is Both Reflective and Determinative

Michael Kelley -
Worship, particularly worship through song, helps to bridge our emotions with our knowledge; our hearts with our heads.
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Great Christian Art Flows From the Great Artist Himself

Ray Hollenbach -
Some of the greatest art in history has been Christian art. From Bach to Chance the Rapper; from Rembrandt to William Blake; and from Milton to Gerard Manley Hopkins, the Lord's words have come to life in ten million ways.
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12 Keys to Picking Great Songs for Worship

Mark Cole -
Picking great songs for worship is one of the most important skills a worship leader needs to learn. There are many different kinds and levels of worship songs. Here are 12 keys to do it well.
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How to Find the Presence of God in the Valley

Brandon Cox -
Miracles occur when you praise God in the valley. Don’t stop! When you worship, especially in broken places, God shows up and manifests his presence in ways you’ve yet to even imagine!
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Worship & Creative Videos

All the Christmas Feels: Unique A Capella Arrangement of O Holy Night

Megan Briggs -
If you haven’t heard Sam Robson’s unique arrangement of "O Holy Night", you need to remedy that sad fact immediately.
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What Are Reasonable Worship Leader Expectations?

Kade Young -
What are worship leader expectations that make sense in your particular ministry setting?
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7 Ways To Lose Ministry Volunteers

David Manner -
If ministry volunteers aren’t validated in the ministry you lead, then they will look for another place where they are.
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Why I Don’t Like Christmas Carols

Stephen Altrogge -
A permanent scowl begins to harden on my face. My nostrils tend to flare more frequently. Why? Christmas carols. I don’t like them. And they’re everywhere! Let me tell you why I don't like Christmas carols.
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The Pentatonix Hallelujah Video Reminds Us Christmas Can Be Bittersweet

Megan Briggs -
The Hallelujah Pentatonix video is a bold move at Christmastime. The lines, “Love is not a victory march / It’s a cold and it’s a broken Hallelujah” speak to the bittersweet nature of love.
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Christmas Craziness and God’s Glory

David Santistevan -
These songs help you slow down, resist Christmas craziness and reflect over the next couple weeks as we prepare for Christmas services.
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6 Worship Thoughts For Congregational Leaders From Eric Geiger

Eric Geiger -
This is not an exhaustive list. Nor do I think it is an inerrant list! I am thankful to serve with leaders who want what we do to be rooted in what we believe. I am passing these worship thoughts because they may be helpful for other ministry leaders.
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