Musical Worship: Who God Is, What He Has Done

Think about this past Sunday morning. Think about your local body of Christ coming together to corporately worship our holy God. Think about the songs that were sung. Think about the lyrics that were lifted up to God. Now, consider this question: were the lyrics about Christ or about you? The songs we sing to …

Church History: Jewish Backdrop

Before we start our long, meaningful journey into church history, there is a crucial point that needs to be made. The word “church” truly begins in the New Testament, but we must see that church history starts even further than that. Church history has a beautiful Jewish backdrop. We must realize that the apostles did not …

Healthy Motivations

Some of my friends and I started a biggest loser contest yesterday. We plan to shed the pounds for at least eight weeks, hopefully triggering a life of being more healthy. Today, I would like to share my motivation in participating in the contest. I hope these three reasons motivate others who may also struggle …

The Three R’s: Why Christians Sing

It is the first Monday of the month so we will be discussing worship through song today. The other day I read an article from a man whom I really respect, Bob Kauflin. He is the head guy of Sovereign Grace Music and the one who leads the music at Together for the Gospel. His …

Confessions: Introduction (BF&M)

Because of my growing love for church history, as I stated in my previous post HERE, I have grown to love and respect the confessions of the church. Confessions of faith are intended to clarify and publish the most basic beliefs that frame our faith, our witness, and our worship. Now, let me say this right …

Church History: Introduction

As I grow in the knowledge of the Truth, by the grace of God I must add, I continue to grow in my love for church history. So, on the third Monday of each month, we will be taking a journey together. A journey through church history. A journey that I believe is crucial for us …

Election Fuels True Worship

No one can truly deny the doctrine of election as biblical truth. No matter what title you claim within Soteriology, the doctrine of election cannot be denied and, at the same time, cannot be fully understood. But, what makes election so grand, though, is it's perfect ability to fuel true worship. True worship says, "Not …

Lyrical Reflection: Something In The Water

During our discussions of organizing this blog, I committed to writing one post a week. So, I will now be posting on a weekly basis on Mondays. I appreciate Ashton’s work and leadership on organizing this blog. We really believe God will use this site to edify and feed His sheep. Since the Lord has …

Church History: Musical Controversies

While pursuing a Worship Ministries degree from NOBTS, I had the pleasure to take a class called, Congregational Song in Corporate Worship. This course was, ultimately, a history class on how the church has worshipped God, through song, since the time of the early church. I thoroughly enjoyed this class because it opened my eyes …

The Oracle of the Word of the Lord to Israel by Malachi

My brothers and I had the privilege to worship our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with our fellow brothers and sisters at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Jonesville, LA. That week was a sweet time of praising our God and studying His Holy Word, the Book of Malachi. We encourage you to take the time …