The greatest peace I ever received was when God boldly spoke to me and released me of the burden of having an obligated relationship with Him. It sounds heretical to some, but the reality is that He was showing me that He’s not forcing us to be with Him. He wants children who freely choose …
What Do You Worship? 7 Ways to Tell if God is The Priority Read More »
There is an ever-present darkness. We see it. Feel it. It’s evident, and growing day by day. 2020 has shaken parts of me I thought were untouchable. I’ve seen so many of my friends and family experience loss, betrayal, grief, and financial strain. Our world feels like it’s collapsing into itself. There is an ever-present …
Combating Injustice with Kingdom Perspective: We Cannot Be Silent Read More »
Hey, worship musicians! We’ve decided to make our most popular Easter song tutorials FREE to everyone to try and help make Easter Sunday a little easier this year! Whether you’re practicing for an online service or preparing your own worship set at home, you can now access these selected tutorials free for a limited time. …
In a time where toilet paper is a rare commodity, countless people are out of work, people stockpile nearly 18,000 bottles of hand sanitizer to resell, and popular cities feel like ghost towns, it’s hard not to feel like we’re in the middle of an apocalyptic movie. Just the other day when this pandemic first …
Is Coronavirus the Real Enemy? Overcoming Fear and Finding Peace in a Pandemic Read More »
It’s hard to know what Easter Sunday will look like this year. But regardless, the world needs worship now more than ever. Preparing for your Easter Sunday worship set is a lot of work, so to make it easier, we’ve put together a list of all our favorite Easter worship songs for 2020! Each song …
Have you ever felt inadequate as a worship leader? I was hired 8 years ago as a part-time worship leader at a church in Southern California named Inland Hills. This was my first church job, and I could tell I had a lot of growing to do. I soon found out I loved it even …
Suicide & Depression in the Church: How to Lead After Loss Read More »
At some point in our lives, we’ve all encountered that one song. You know the song that I’m talking about… It’s the one that you get nervous about when you see it on the Planning Center setlist. It’s the one that no matter how many times you’ve practiced it, you just can’t seem to get …
It’s the end of the year, which means the end of a season, but more importantly the start of something new. I believe this next decade we are walking into is going to be remarkable for creatives in the church. Now is a good time to be excited and press into God’s leading more than …
2020 Vision Casting for Your Church: A Decade of Influence and Harvest Read More »
You’ve most likely heard by now that Kanye West – one of the most influential artists and cultural icons of our era – released a polarizing gospel record, Jesus is King. The bold Christian lyrical content and lack of profanity have undoubtedly shocked the world in contrast to its predecessors. The record-breaking album, along with …
In past blogs and podcasts, we’ve talked about the importance of developing your own sound. But how do you actually go about building a new sound? The more I talk to other guitarists, the more I realize that many struggle to think outside of the box. I understand how hard it can be, simply because …
