A Potpourri of Tips on Writing and Choosing Songs for Worship
Can the world still use new worship songs? Yes. Does their worth depend on how much they sound like other songs or how many people hear and sing them? No.
Psalm 137
A Psalm setting for Psalm 137 with a simple chorus. It is an example of a folk-like musical idiom.
Psalm 23
Metrical Psalm settings for Psalm 23.
Examples of Psalm Settings
Some examples of musical psalm settings.
The Spiritual Adventure of Tithing -Proverbs 3, Malachi 3
The second of two worship service plans on the theme of stewardship. This service is planned around Proverbs 3 and Malachi 3.
Comfort My People - Isaiah 40
A service plan for the first Sunday of Advent planned around Isaiah 40:1-2. This service is part of "Prepare the Way," a series of Advent service plans.
The Time of Reassessment - Job 42, Psalm 92, Isaiah 46, Matthew 6, 1 Corinthians 10
The fifth service plan in a series entitled "Chapters of Life." This services focuses on the transition that takes place when the children are gone and the "nest is empty."
Thanksgiving Confession - Unity Christian HS Chapel Service
A high school chapel service plan for Thanksgiving with links to an interview about how this chapel was received.
Beatitudes Series: Blessed Are You - Psalm 1, Matthew 5
A service plan introducing the Beatitudes as recorded in the New Testament book of Matthew, part of a series focused on the Beatitudes.
Do Not Fear the Valley - Psalm 23, Luke 8, John 20
A service plan for Lent of quiet reflection on the care of Jesus our Good Shepherd. Such quiet and deep reflection is intended to stir deep devotion. Part of a Lenten series focused on "Walking with God through Psalm 23."
Faith-Given and Fed - Matthew 16, Romans 10, HCLD 25
The second service plan in a Pentecost series, focusing on the life of faith that uniquely provides the identity of the Christian Church. The life of faith is dynamic and subject to many experiences and influences.
Does It Really Matter? - 2 Corinthians 8
The first of two service plans on the theme of stewardship. A significant part of our life of Christian discipleship is the responsible use of our resources, including time, talents and finances.