There seems to be trend of leaders, particularly worship leaders, who want to avoid songs and prayers that ask God to “come” and instead focus on the indwelling presence of God – Emmanuel, God with us. I think this is an unbiblical overreaction. For Christians, God IS with us. He is in us. Christ is […]
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At its core, worship is a response to a revelation of God. It is a response of adoration, affection, allegiance and attention. It happens when we receive a revelation of who God is what He has done. Worship is not a means to an end. We do not worship to get something. We worship because
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In no particular order, here is my master list of book recommendations! I know there are tons of great books missing from the list, but these are books that have personally impacted me in the various areas listed below. And just as a disclaimer: I do not endorse every idea or doctrine in every one
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Have you ever wondered why some worship leaders are just better than others? It seems like when some worship leaders begin singing that the room fills with God’s presence and people are just naturally lift their hands and engage. And from my experience, it is not just a matter of musical talent. I have heard
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According to Mike Bickle, in the 1980s, there were a few dozen groups organizing 24-hour-a-day prayer watches. There are now an estimated 20,000 groups pursuing some expression of 24-7 prayer. Something miraculous is happening! There is a groundswell of prayer throughout the earth.
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As you will see below, there have been a handful of believers who have hosted day & night prayer throughout history. It is inspiring to discover these historical roots of 24-7 prayer, but it also reveals just how unprecedented the current prayer movement really is.
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My hope is this article will demonstrate that corporate Christian prayer is biblical and powerful and that regular corporate prayer is a necessity of a healthy Christian life. In my experience, most teaching on prayer emphasizes one’s individual “prayer life” rather than gathering to pray together. I believe “working out” prayer together will motivate and
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