Before He ascended into Heaven, Jesus promised us that He would return for us, but He didn’t give us a time or date. In fact, He Himself doesn’t even know when He’ll return, only that He will (Matthew 24:36-41). Until He does return, however, He gave us the task of going to tell others about […]
Set List – 01/01/17
highlights: The Good Good Father/Hallelujah Chorus mashup was my favorite ( I love a good mashup). We mixed the bridge of Good Good Father with the chorus of Hallelujah. The effect was a sort of call and response. We followed, “You are perfect in all of Your ways” with, “so we praise You (that’s what “hallelujah” means).” It was […]
Maybe “Hallelujah” Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Does, Leonard Cohen
I’ve never been one of those people who chooses a “word for the year,” but for some reason, I felt compelled to pick a word for this next year. I chose the word, “hallelujah.” Why? Initially, I really wasn’t sure. One of my most notable exposures to the word “hallelujah,” has been through the eponymous […]
Remembrance Helps Shape Reality
I found myself watching my wedding video this past week. I’m not really sure how it happened, quite frankly. It was one of those experiences where I found myself going down a “media rabbit hole.” You know what I’m talking about, right? It’s like when you go on YouTube to watch a tutorial on how […]
Worship Invites Spiritual Battle
Worship invites spiritual battle. I’ve heard this statement before, but for some reason, it really struck a chord in my heart this week. We don’t talk much about spiritual warfare nowadays (at least in our Western Culture). Maybe its because we don’t know what to say about it. Or perhaps we think it’s somewhat nonexistent […]