2009-10-06T11:12:17-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com http://www.gospel.com/feeds/topics/music http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%205:19-20&version=NIV 2009-10-06T11:12:17-05:00 Christian worship and fellowship needn't be stuffy and silent. This passage encourages us to make use of God-honoring music and psalms to praise God and encourage one another. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Chronicles%2025:6-8&version=NIV 2009-10-02T09:46:53-05:00 The Hebrew people had dedicated musicians for worship and ministry. They were on hand to play and under the king's supervision. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2096:1&version=NIV 2009-09-04T08:39:47-05:00 Believers are encouraged to praise God not just with words, but with songs and music. Music was often used in conjunction with praise in the Old Testament Israelite community. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians%203:16&version=NIV 2009-09-03T15:10:32-05:00 This verse suggests that the singing of songs and hymns can play an important role in discipling and worship. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2033:1-3&version=NIV 2009-09-03T12:09:41-05:00 The psalmist writes in Psalm 33 that we should praise God with the harp. We should sing joyfully and play skillfully. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20150.1-Psalm%20150.6&version=NIV 2009-07-17T09:12:04-05:00 Music and singing have long been associated with praising God. Today, worship services around the world incorporate music and singing. As this verse shows, exuberant musical praise was encouraged and practiced even back in the days of ancient Israel. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Eph.5.19-20&version=NIV 2009-07-16T09:00:07-05:00 An oft-cited New Testament passage about music and worship, this verse shows us that worship is something that we're to engage in passionately. And it's a reminder that whether you're praising God through music or a silent prayer, it's the thankful attitude of the heart that really matters. http://hutchcraft.com/a-life-that-matters-blog/eternal-perspectives/taxicab-confessions 2009-07-08T17:07:33-05:00 Though I prayed that God would use me in some way to impact Brian's life that day, I had no idea that he was hand-picked by God for this moment and was hungry for spiritual truth. As Brian and I began our journey to Wheaton, he shared with me how he was a musician for a number of years while living in California..."until everything fell apart," he said. http://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Most-Important-Relationship/Music-When-You-Least-Expect-It-5097 2008-08-06T10:52:30-05:00 Are you like all the other prisoners, or is Christ inside of you giving you the grace to sing when you otherwise would sink? See, positiveness and joy are not feelings, they're a choice. Focus on your Lord, as they were with these hymns. Fill up on Christian music. Quote the verses. Quote the promises. Then, secondly, focus on your opportunity. http://navpress.com/store/product.aspx?id=9781600060489 2008-06-06T18:27:11-05:00 Knuckle Sandwich Sometimes Rock 'n' Roll Hits Back This is the break the band has been hoping for, but can they survive the temptation and distraction of life in the spotlight? Born to rock.