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A Song for Every Generation - Every generation has its own music and its own songs. What is meaningful to one generation may not make much of an impression on another. Certainly, musical preference has a lot to do with whether we perceive a song as “moving” or not. This new article discusses some common issues sometimes we don't hear talked about much.
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A Matter of Worship - This article by Clay McLean was taken from the June 2006 issue of "Night Light", the newsletter of McLean Ministries (www.mcleanministries.org). It is reprinted here by permission. Clay is my friend and a dear brother in the Lord. He loves the Church and has served in ministry for many years as a musician, pastor, teacher, counselor, and a leader of worship.
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A Real Eye
Opener
- NEW! - Our church had a “Blast from the Past”
service recently, in which we sang nearly all of the early
praise choruses and scripture songs of the Charismatic
Renewal. It was led by one of the founding couples in our
church, Margie and Ferrell Maughan.
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Ancient Words
- This article was added on Friday, June 11, 2004 - The longer I walk with the Lord, the more love and appreciation I have for the Bible and for those whom God has used throughout the ages to make it available to me.
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Be Magnified - This article was added on Friday, June 11, 2004 - The Scriptures teach us that the playing of music before the Lord in worship actually facilitates the prophet's ministry.
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Be Unto Your Name - This article was added on Friday, June 11, 2004 - The song "Be Unto Your Name" was co-written in December, 1996 with Gary Sadler at his home in Franklin, Tennessee.
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Flow to You - The New Testament scriptures encourage believers to sing “psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs” as we give thanks to God and minister to one another (see Eph. 5:19 and Col. 3:16). This article was added on Monday, January 24, 2005,
By Lynn DeShazo
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In Your Presence, O God - This article was added on Friday, June 11, 2004 - I am often asked by those curious about the creative process, how I go about writing songs.
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I’ve Written A Song! Now What? - This article was added on Monday, July 12, 2004 - As a songwriter, I can tell you that there is nothing quite like those moments when the Spirit of God drops a new song in your heart.
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Kansas City - The Sounds of New Music - This article was added on Thursday, June 17, 2004 - Article by John Conner. On my first visit to Kansas City I try to create my own Charlie Parker tour.
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Lead Me to the Rock & Yahweh Is Holy - This article was added on Friday, June 11, 2004 - All I remember about writing these two songs is sitting on my bed with my guitar and the Book of Psalms!
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Lessons for
Young Worship Leaders -
NEW! - The journey to becoming an
effective worship leader begins with learning some basic,
but critical, leadership skills. One of the ways we learn,
of course, is through our mistakes - or even better, someone
else’s! Here are two areas of concern that I’ve observed in
young leaders.
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More Precious Than Silver - This article was added on Friday, June 11, 2004 - A job at McDonald's, a broken fast and a simple act of repentance combine to set the stage for Lynn DeShazo's More Precious Than Silver"
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My Pastor, My Encourager - This article was added on Friday, June 11, 2004 - I remember very distinctly the day my pastor asked me to take over the worship leading responsibilities for our small fellowship in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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The Diamond Turns - This article was added on Monday, July 12, 2004 "Just what, exactly, is the diamond?" you ask. Allow me to explain.
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The Fragrant Aroma of Worship - This article was added on Friday, June 11, 2004 - HER LOVE FOR THE MASTER WAS BOLD AND EXTRAVAGANT. THE VIAL IN HER HAND HELD A TREASURE OF COSTLY PERFUME - THE PERFECT OFFERING.
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The Word in Song -
this article offers a few tips that will help you write lyrics that incorporate the Scriptures in an effective way.
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Worthy of Praises - This article was added on Monday, July 12, 2004 - I have recommended a steady diet of the Book of Psalms to aspiring songwriters for as long as I can remember.
