German (Deutsch) Guest Writers Heaven's Worship On Worship On Worship Leading Praise Points Chord Chart Devotionals Free Books Free Music Greek Words Hebrew Words Musical Instruments Psalms Psalm Bites The Library Word Studies Worship Links Worship Quotes Worship Songs About Us Copyright Disclaimer Karen Holland Pastor Steve Welcome to JustWorship.com! Last updated: 5/1/08 This month JustWorship.com features a great article by Christine Gofron titled "The Gracious Worship Leader." We are also featuring an article by Pastor Steve titled "The Pleasure of Worship." To read these articles click on the green boxes below. We have added two new devotionals this month by Pastor Steve. They are "Holiness" and "Holy Reverence." Check out the new song we have added to our worship song archive: "Sweetly Broken." The Gracious Worship Leader I believe it's us, the worship leaders, who need to realize that while God may enjoy our worship and hearing songs of praise from us, He called us to be worship leaders because of the passion in our hearts - not for our musicality alone. We have a heart for worship - that's where you're leading from, because God appreciates the congregation's worship too. The Pleasure of Worship Yes, it is okay for us to get pleasure as we worship the Father. He gets pleasure from our pleasure. For example: I receive pleasure from spending time with and doing things for my wife. If those things didn't give me pleasure would that be edifying or insulting to her? I couldn't imagine saying to Renae (much less God), "I receive no pleasure from spending time with you or doing stuff for you. Free Books Offered by JustWorship.com THE INGREDIENTS OF WORSHIP In his first book Steve Pruitt shares ideas that he believes are necessary for worship to become a way of life, and not just an emotional experience when gathered with other believers. He writes, "Worship is more than a time slot to be filled on Sunday morning. Worship begins before the music starts, when no one is looking. Worship is a way of life; daily giving oneself to God." Steve mixes personal experience along with a strong biblical foundation to convey Jesus' message that true worshipers worship the Father in spirit and truth. A REVELATION OF WORSHIP This book is a study on worship from The Revelation of Jesus Christ. The focus of the study is on the revelations received by those who are drawn into worship and the lifestyles they possess. In many instances Steve uses a "non-traditional" approach to the interpretation of the Revelation. The idea is to portray the Revelation as a "now" book, not just a future event. Steve writes, "The good news is that in the future we will gather around God's throne...the great news is we can experience heaven's worship and the manifest presence of God today." THE MAKING OF A WORSHIP LEADER In his latest book Steve takes a personal journey back to his beginnings as a worship leader. His willingness to be transparent about his emotions and insecurities of those early days should prove to be an encouragement to those who are struggling with their call. Steve writes, "If you are a "fledging" worship leader be encouraged that God has called you for such a time as this. He is using circumstances and yes, your insecurities, to mold you into the leader he wants." The book also contains practical tips for leading worship.