expressive worship

The Power of Kindness

Several years ago there was a song by Leslie Phillips called Your Kindness. The chorus said, “It’s Your kindness that leads us to repentance, oh Lord. Knowing that You love us no matter what we do, makes us want to love You, too.” 

I often think about the words to that song because, in my own life experience, I’ve found them to be so true of God. He is infinitely more kind toward us than we could ever imagine Him to be. He exceeds our expectations each and every time we come to Him. When we expect the very worst, it’s His kindness and forgiveness instead that floods peace into our hearts.  

When I think about God as Heavenly Father, [Read more...]

Free to Be…Like Everyone Else?

“So, if the Sons sets you free, you shall be free indeed.” John 8:36

An artist friend of mine, Francesca Battistelli, wrote a great song a few years ago… “On my own I’m so clumsy, but on Your shoulders I can see, I’m free to be me.”

So why don’t we give our own worship team the freedom to be themselves? Why don’t we give ourselves permission to be who God created us to be?

Instead, we try to “play it safe.” I want it to be safe… but I don’t want it to be safe!

Here’s what I mean – watch this clip from a recent Expressive Worship event: [Read more...]

I’m a Worship Leader… Help!!

A church has asked you to take over as worship leader. Congratulations! But now what? If you’re new to this world, you’re probably quaking in your boots, and feeling suddenly inadequate in every way.

You’ll be working with a group of musicians and singers – volunteers – some of which will be talented, and some not very talented at all. What now??

Well, let’s take one thing at a time. [Read more...]