The organ began playing “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus,” and it felt as though every note carried the weight of a prayer. Even as a child, I sensed that this hymn held something deeper than I could fully articulate. It captured both the ache of longing and the quiet joy of expectation. Two themes that sitContinue reading “Through the Hymns: Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus”
Category Archives: Hymns and Worship
Soli Deo Gloria: A Biblical Perspective on Worship Ministry
Serving in a worship ministry is one of the greatest joys of my life today but it wasn’t always that way. Over the years, I’ve learned that motives matter and that Scripture has a lot to say about how we worship, why we worship, and what a biblical worship ministry actually looks like. This postContinue reading “Soli Deo Gloria: A Biblical Perspective on Worship Ministry”
Worship in Spirit and Truth: Why Lyrics and Their Sources Matter
Worship is powerful. It shapes our hearts, aligns our affections, and teaches us theology, often more than we realize. The songs we sing in church don’t just stir our emotions; they leave a lasting imprint on what we believe about God. But what happens when those songs aren’t rooted in sound doctrine? What if theContinue reading “Worship in Spirit and Truth: Why Lyrics and Their Sources Matter”
Through the Hymns: Oh Church Arise
Welcome back to my ongoing (though not always consistent!) Through the Hymns series, where I take time to reflect on timeless lyrics that have anchored generations of believers in truth-rich worship. In past posts, we’ve looked at: The Love of GodCome, Thou Long-Expected JesusO Come, O Come EmmanuelCrown Him with Many CrownsBlessed AssuranceAnd Can ItContinue reading “Through the Hymns: Oh Church Arise”
Through the Hymns: And Can It Be
Welcome back to my ongoing (though not always consistent!) Through the Hymns series, where I take time to reflect on timeless lyrics that have anchored generations of believers in truth-rich worship. In past posts, we’ve looked at: The Love of GodCome, Thou Long-Expected JesusO Come, O Come EmmanuelCrown Him with Many CrownsBlessed Assurance Today, I’mContinue reading “Through the Hymns: And Can It Be”