Digging deeper into ministry means drawing closer to God and living His love for people. The Christian Musicians Devotional is specifically for Christian musicians who desire extraordinary music ministries. This book addresses the attitudes, issues, and difficulties involved with music ministry. Each of the 365 daily devotions is designed to keep us focused on what really matters: to love God and live His love for people. Only by living love can we attain our goal of bringing people closer to Jesus. More importantly, only by maintaining a dynamic love for God can we sustain the extraordinary music ministry that God has planned for us. The definition of a Christian music minister does not necessarily include being signed to a national label or a photograph on the cover of a well-known magazine. Many Christian music ministers will never be famous. Most of us work another job to support our music. Being a tent-maker, like the apostle Paul, does not lessen the impact or the power of our ministry. Likewise, being paid to do full time work in our ministry, like the apostle Peter, does not eliminate the struggles of life as a musician. Regardless of whether we work full time in ministry or as tent-makers, Christian music ministers must stay spiritually strong while working long hours both on and off the road. The Christian Musicians Devotional will help us develop a deeper love for God and for people.

This unique devotional is written expressly with the musically inclined in mind. Each of the fifty-two devotions is titled with a musical term, such as "Allegro" or "D. S. Al Fine," using that term to form the content. After a definition of the term, author Jack Coleman offers an insightful devotional lesson readers can learn from. Each devotion includes Scripture quotations and musical settings that illustrate the musical terms. Musicians, students of music, and anyone who enjoys music and wants to learn more about how God uses it to inspire and instruct us will love this one-of-a-kind devotional. Includes a foreword by Cliff Barrows, music and program director for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, and endorsements from Michael W. Smith, Kurt Kaiser, and Don Moen.

In the pages of this Devotional are writings that have deeply inspired and shaped our musical, educational and spiritual lives. Having been collecting these types of writings for nearly 50 years, this collection has truly been a lifetime in the making and will continue to inspire our lives. So wishing to share these writings with all those who love music, we felt that a Daily Devotional would be the best format in which to do so. We enjoy reading devotionals and a short reading at the beginning of our day often helps set the tone for the day in a positive way. May this Devotional serve you well in a similar way. While many write with great insight on the subjects of how we think, how we learn, how we love and how we live, we have found such inspiration in the most unexpected places. The few words on a wall hanging in our grandmother's kitchen, "You are Thy Thoughts," found a permanent place in our hearts. May the writings of this devotional serve as daily inspiration for you and find a meaningful place in your hearts and thoughts regarding music and life. In our lives, we continue to learn so much about the gift, the power, the meaning and the learning of music. At the same time, the great pianist and teacher, Franz Liszt, said that in playing the piano, "we so easily become preoccupied with the manual work of playing that we forget to rise again to the source." To take his thought a step further, we have often found ourselves so preoccupied with the "manual work" of life that we forget to "rise to the source" of life. Thanks in part to these writings, we are able to continually renew our appreciation and gratitude for the gift of life, the gift of love and in the case of this Devotional, the gift of music. In a word, music is a "gift" and as another has expressed "the universal language of mankind." Experiencing this universal gift, in the hands of children and great artists alike, has inspired us beyond words. We have seen music lift the soul, give voice to the heart, foster an ever expanding vision of the gift of life and even save lives. We need music and we need the continuing guidance of those great artists in our midst and those who have come before to show us the way to "the source." In the words of the great German composer, Robert Schumann, "when you think you have an original idea, think again." There is no doubt in our minds that the "origin" of so many deeply meaningful thoughts in our lives have come from others. May this devotional, comprised of the words of many others, bring you an ever deepening understanding of love for music and for life.

Everyone worships. But Jesus tells us that God is seeking a particular kind of worshiper. In True Worshipers, a seasoned pastor and musician guides readers toward a more engaging, transformative, and biblically faithful understanding of the worship God is seeking. True worship is an activity rooted in the grace of the gospel that affects every area of our lives. And while worship is more than just singing, God’s people gathering in his presence to lift their voices in song is an activity that is biblically based, historically rooted, and potentially life-changing. Thoroughly based in Scripture and filled with practical guidance, this book connects Sunday worship to the rest of our lives—helping us live as true worshipers each and every day.

Rock Stars on God is a collection of hard-hitting interviews about spirituality, the afterlife, and our purpose here on earth with some of rock's biggest names. Not only will you discover insights about each artist's spirituality, but you'll find a training ground for engaging others in conversations about Jesus. Book jacket.

By Dwayne Moore Experience deep, authentic worship... Sometimes worship feels like it’s on autopilot. This nine-week study inspires new passion and understanding of what genuine worship looks and feels like. Each lesson encourages you to turn to the Bible while allowing your heart and mind to meditate on and absorb Bible truths about expressing your devotion to God. This is an ideal personal or group study for both individual worshippers and worship teams grappling with the questions “What is worship—and how can I worship more authentically?” You will... • Experience the true meaning of worship • Understand the best motivation for worship • Explore various methods of worship • And so much more! Includes daily devotions designed to fire up your passion and heart for worship. And uplifting devotions for worship teams—just right for starting rehearsals on a foundation of authentic, biblical worship.

Renowned pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller writes the book his readers have been asking for: A year-long daily devotional, beautifully designed with gilt edges and a gold ribbon marker. The Book of Psalms is known as the Bible’s songbook—Jesus knew all 150 psalms intimately, and relied on them to face every situation, including his death. Two decades ago, Tim Keller began reading the entire Book of Psalms every month. The Songs of Jesus is based on his accumulated years of study, insight, and inspiration recorded in his prayer journals. Kathy Keller came to reading the psalms as a support during an extended illness. Together they have distilled the meaning of each verse, inviting readers into the vast wisdom of the psalms. If you have no devotional life yet, this book is a wonderful way to start. If you already spend time in study and prayer, understanding every verse of the psalms will bring you a new level of intimacy with God, unlocking your purpose within God’s kingdom.

A modern day psalter, written by one who has grappled with the hard realities of life in the workplace, at home, and in the secret sanctuary of his own heart.

A three week daily inspirational guide designed to help faith-focused artists reconnect with their spiritual foundations.