In staff meeting yesterday we were discussing the Mormon church and how their under investigation as it pertains to their tax exempt status.  Normally I’d be cool with it except that we (the christian church) will probably be next.   We then got onto the subject of the overuse of prescription medication (anti-depressants, anti-anxiety) in the state of Utah. (Burks used to work for a pharmaceutical company)  Then my mom chimed in...

A really interesting morning.  I had an encounter with God during rehearsal.  We were practicing Made to Worship when I was struck with this feeling that I was surrounded by God almost inside, it was above, below, beside, in front of me and behind me.  Probably one of the more intense encounters I’ve had with my creator.  It wasn’t very long but powerful none the less.  As we started to go through the service (breaking a string...

This video is from the WorshipGod08 conference.  Bob Kauflin is the writer of the Worship Matters blog he is also the author of a book I am reading also titled Worship Matters.  This is great stuff, especially for those who are instrumentalists.  There are also some powerful worship concepts.  It’s about 75 min long. Band on the Run (VGA) from Sovereign Grace Ministries on...

I found this in some of my notes I have on my computer.  Not sure who originally wrote it but I’ve benefitted from it, I think you will too. I once heard someone say that “the size of your worship is determined by the size of your God.” In other words, if my view of God is teeny-tiny, my response in worship to Him will correspondingly be teeny-tiny. On the other hand, if my view of God is HUGE – as it should be – then my worship...

Counting on God is the newest worship project from New Life Church in Colorado Springs.  I was hesitant but pleasantly surprised.   They released one album before that when I listened to it I felt like I was listening to a Hillsong knockoff.  They had songs with catchy riffs and neat vocal hooks but it just felt like they were trying to be Hillsong.  NOT ANY MORE!!!! This album is fantastic from start to finish. (Thanks to Stoney for making...