Download or read book Crescendos and Diminuendos written by Jack Coleman and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2007-07-15 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Christian Musicians Devotional written by Marie Wise and published by . This book was released on 2014-04-30 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book True Worshipers written by Bob Kauflin and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Rock Stars on God written by Doug Van Pelt and published by Relevant Media Group. This book was released on 2004-04 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book For the Love of Music written by Don and Delayna Beattie and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-03 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book A Musician Looks at the Psalms written by Don Wyrtzen and published by B&H Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Nazarene written by Michael Card and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2020-11-24 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the course of his career, singer-songwriter Michael Card has explored the depths of Scripture by bringing together biblical study and the power of the imagination. Now he sheds light on the life of Jesus through forty lyrical reflections on the four Gospels, leading us to a place where Jesus becomes real and we can hear him with both hearts and minds.
Download or read book Sheltering Mercy written by Ryan Whitaker Smith and published by Brazos Press. This book was released on 2022-02-08 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christianity Today 2023 Book Award Finalist (Bible & Devotional) Sheltering Mercy helps us rediscover the rich treasures of the Psalms--through free-verse prayer renderings of their poems and hymns--as a guide to personal devotion and meditation. The church has always used the Psalms as part of its prayer life, and they have inspired countless other prayers. This book contains 75 prayers drawn from Psalms 1-75, providing lyrical sketches of what authors Ryan Whitaker Smith and Dan Wilt have seen, heard, and felt while sojourning in the Psalms. While each prayer corresponds to a particular psalm and touches on its themes and ideas, it is not a new translation of the Psalms or an attempt to modernize or contextualize their content or language. Rather, the prayers are responses to the Psalms written in harmony with Scripture. These prayers help us quiet our hearts before God and welcome us into a safe place amid the storms of life. This artful, poetic, and classic devotional book features compelling custom illustrations and beautiful hardcover binding, offering a fresh way to reflect on and pray the Psalms.
Download or read book I Am Who You Say I Am written by Ashley Nute Weston and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-06 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I AM WHO YOU SAY I AM is a wonderfully written book that speaks to the women of the world, and explains to them how God can be present in their lives, in every single moment. Each week, you will journey through different verses from the Bible to discover who you are in Christ as a beloved daughter of God. From empowering Bible verses, to relatable stories and captivating scenes from nature, you will be encouraged with whispers from the One who loves you most, so that you can boldly walk in your true identity to fulfill the purpose God has for you. Over the course of the year, may this book enable you to find courage, peace and joy as you are confident in who you are in Christ!
Download or read book The Songs of Jesus written by Timothy Keller and published by Viking. This book was released on 2015-11-10 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Your Art God s Heart written by Allen Paul and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-08 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A three week daily inspirational guide designed to help faith-focused artists reconnect with their spiritual foundations.
Download or read book Spiritual Disciplines Devotional written by Valerie E. Hess and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2007-05-30 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Details the core disciplines of Christianity and discusses how to develop daily habits that honor God.
Download or read book The One Year Holy Land Moments Devotional written by Yechiel Eckstein and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2013 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This year, learn to see Scripture in a whole new way as you embark on a deeper understanding of its history--and your faith's deep roots in the land, events, people, and faith of Israel. The One Year Holy Land Moments Devotional contains 52 weeks of reflections from both a Jewish rabbi and a Christian theologian, demonstrating the timeless and universal themes in both the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and New Testament. Each day offers a fascinating glimpse into the Jewish faith, history, and perspective, while exploring the Christian interpretation of beloved biblical verses, places, people, and events. Spend a reflective moment each day contemplating the history of God's work in the world, celebrating his word and love for you.
Download or read book The One Year Christian History written by E. Michael Rusten and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 840 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happened on this date in church history? From ancient Rome to the twenty-first century, from peasants to presidents, from missionaries to martyrs, this book shows how God does extraordinary things through ordinary people every day of the year. Each story appears on the day and month that it occurred and includes questions for reflection and a related Scripture verse.
Download or read book She 366 Day Devotional written by Morgan Harper Nichols and published by Centerstory Media. This book was released on 2015-11-17 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This devotional was inspired by the social media based women's ministry I founded in 2012 called Quite Women Co. We are community of young Christian women on a journey to be quite the women God would have for them to be as followers of Christ. This devotional is written for young Christian women in their late teens and up. These devotionals cover topics of being single, being in a relationship, and being married. They include encouragement for college and career life and discovering what God has called you to do on this earth. They cover topics such as faith, trust, prayer, loving others like Jesus, and many more! If you're looking for a particular topic, be sure to visit the topical index. Because this devotional covers a wide range of topics, some days, at times you may feel that not everything in the devotional is directly related to your situation that day. However, I encourage you if nothing else, let God's Word speak to you more than anything I have written in this devotional. Furthermore, if you find yourself thinking about another woman and what she's going through as you're reading, share it with her! The wonderful thing about God's Word is that it's not just for us to keep to ourselves in our own Bible study time. His Word is for those on our college campuses, at our jobs, in our neighborhoods, churches, families, and group of friends too!
Download or read book Metal Devo written by Bob Beeman and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-03-15 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WE ARE METAL. WE ARE FAMILY! Metal Devo is a daily devotional filled with quotes from many high profile metalheads, followed by Pastor Bob's daily insights. Make Metal Devo your daily appointment with God!
Download or read book Revealing Jesus written by Darlene Zschech and published by Bethany House Publishers. This book was released on 2013-03-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling Author and Renowned Worship Leader Darlene Zschech Darlene Zschech has led millions of Christians in worship as she's written and performed such songs as "Shout to the Lord" and penned bestsellers Extravagant Worship and The Kiss of Heaven. This collection of all new thought-provoking devotions has been designed to accompany her upcoming live album, which will be produced by four-time Grammy award winner Israel Houghton, and will include guest performances by Kari Jobe and Michael W. Smith. Each devotion will reflect on grace given to the reader through Christ's life, death, and resurrection. This beautifully packaged book will be released in conjunction with the album. Perfect for Christians looking for fresh readings on the passion and resurrection of Christ, or as a thoughtful seasonal gift.
