Did You Know… Many of our popular hymns have interesting backstories. The song I Know Whom I Have Believed was written by a Union soldier during the Civil War, who was held as a prisoner of war and became a believer while praying for another dying soldier. Hymn writer...
Shigionoth – A Musical Term Forms of this word appear two times in the Bible. The singular form of the word is shiggaiom appearing in Psalm 7. The plural form of the word, shiginoth, is found in Habakkuk 3:1. In each case the words are associated with songs...
Easter Reflections Easter this year was unique to say the least. We gathered online to celebrate Christ’s victory over the grave. While it may have been different let us remember: Some Easter celebrations may be rescheduled… But we still worship our Risen...
Hold Me Jesus Christian songwriter Rich Mullins is certainly best known for writing the praise songs Awesome God and Step By Step. However, I would like to share the lyrics of a song he wrote in 1993 called Hold Me Jesus. Some of you may remember this song was...
Praise and Worship Activities for Kids Here are some ideas for activities that may fit with worshiping at home during this time of precaution. Enjoy praising God with your kids and create lasting memories in the midst of these trying times. Music Music is certainly...
The Place of Music in Worship The people of God sing. The role of music in worship is Biblical. After escaping from the Egyptians and crossing the Red Sea, the people of Israel sang a song to the Lord (Exodus 15). Singing was part of Israel’s formal worship in...
