Posts by Josh
5 Ways To Make Your Worship Set A Train Wreck
Some of my most uncomfortable moments in leading worship have been a result of one thing, and one thing only: poor song choice. It’s not that the songs were bad, they just weren’t the right songs for that particular time and place. In my mind, a train wreck is when you look into the crowd and only few people are engaged. You look behind you, and your band looks more clueless than...
Read MoreBread Bowls & Prayer
Man, I love bread bowls. I love when all the soup is gone, but you still get that soft, gooey sourdough bread, ripe for the ripping. While pondering bread bowls today, I remembered how Jesus quoted the Old Testament scripture: “Man does not live by bread alone”. Then, I remembered that Jesus also taught us to pray the following: “Give us today, our daily bread”. So here...
Read MoreHow To Age With Optimism
How To Age With Optimism If you’ve ever received a condescending pat on the back from someone “wiser”, this one is for you. There’s nothing like getting fired up about a new idea, business opportunity, ministry call, or relationship, then hearing, “Well that sounds nice, but don’t get your hopes up”. All too often, pessimism masquerades as wisdom. As we...
Read MoreShould Worship Be A Teacher?
In most Christian academic circles, there is a high value placed on worship as a teacher. ”Rich” worship equates to “content-rich” songs or recitations. A “good” worship service is labeled as such, only if it leads participants through the finer points of theology, leaving them more educated about who God is and what he has done. Therefore, it is argued,...
Read MoreLie Detectors And Prayer
My sweetest private times with the Lord, are also the most honest. They are the times when I forget all the “rules” of prayer. They are the moments when I let go of the glossy language I like to use to approach God. When all the religious-speak breaks down, and there is nothing left but a gushing river of authentic petition, thanks, or praise, God manifests His presence in a...
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