As we embark on the season of Advent, a time of anticipation and reflection, the profound words of St. Augustine of Hippo echo through the corridors of history, reminding us of the awe-inspiring mystery at the heart of Christmas: Man’s maker was made man, that He, Ruler of the stars, might nurse at His mother’s […]
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Worship is at the heart of the Christian faith (yes, stating the obvious here!). It is a sacred act of devotion, a way for believers to express their love and reverence for God. However, worship is not meant to be a solitary endeavor. It is, fundamentally, a communal experience. In this post, let’s explore the […]
Understand the difference between the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Heaven using Scripture in this information-packed article. Have you ever asked yourself a question about what you just read? When you read the Bible, you would often see several places where the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Heaven are used separately. […]
We need to be aware and cautious of many messages that are misrepresenting God in these difficult times. I’m sure you all get bombarded with well-meaning, very passionate, but seriously misguided texts/articles that portray God as a cruel taskmaster/exacting tyrant, or even the cause behind this calamity, so we can repent and turn to Him! […]
“Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed.” (I Corinthians 12:1) Despite the Apostle Paul writing a whole chapter on the gift of tongues (I Corinthians 14), the amount of controversy and confusion this gift generates is incredible! From what we know about speaking in […]
Leading worship is a lot more about serving people, and a lot less about our cool musical chops. Worship leaders with a servant’s heart are usually the best ones—not necessarily in music/singing, but in prayerfully engaging people with the Lord. Here are four right practices that I believe can help us get there. 4 Essential Practices of […]
Creativity in worship is a buzz word of sorts of late—especially among worship leaders. We all want to lead worship ‘creatively’. But most of the time, it only means that we want try out something new, something musically/vocally challenging, or something bigger and usually that something bombs the worship badly—the worse part is we often […]
The one thing common in news items all over the world (almost) is the amount of anti-Christianity in them! Open Doors reports that just about every major country in the world is turning hostile towards our faith in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. From state condoned violence against Christians by fanatic Hindus in India to liberalism sponsored […]
A prayer I wrote long time ago, which I believe could easily resonate in the heart of every worship leader: Dear Lord We thank you for the marvellous, life-transforming revelation of who you are: the Only True God. How wondrous it is that you choose to grant us glimpses of Your magnificent glory that is […]
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” – Genesis 1:1 The very first thing God reveals about Himself in the Bible is that He is the Creator of all things. He alone breathes the breath of life into all the living. And amazingly, among all living things, God gives the highest priority […]
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