Author: joshuahrwatts
God is Enthroned Over the Flood
“The Lord sits enthroned over the flood; the Lord is enthroned as King forever. The Lord gives strength to His people; the Lord blesses His people with peace” (Psalm 29:10-11). Dear friends, at
Leading Worship: Shift the Atmosphere
Hey, friends! It’s been a minute or two since I wrote specifically about leading worship, and I’ve been itching to roll up my sleeves again and share what’s been churning in my spirit. In 1
Mercy and Grace
I learned recently that there are some languages around the world that don’t have a word for “grace.” So to translate the song “Amazing Grace,” for example, that language might instead call it
The Majesty of God
After a busy Christmas season, I invite you to pause. No, I mean really pause—right now. Pause and close your eyes even. I’ll wait. Breathe in through your nose, and pause again. Now gently
A Thessalonian Introduction
Hey, friends! At the time of my writing this, I am putting the finishing touches on this piece whilst sitting in a New York airport, waiting to head to Montenegro to visit family who are
Do Not Forget His Benefits
Psalm 103 famously opens with these lyrics: “Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise His holy Name. Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits—who forgives all
A Message to Church Leaders
As I’ve been reading through 1 Peter recently, I can’t help but notice the dramatic transformation that took place in Peter’s life. In the Gospel narratives, Peter is portrayed as a bit
Nourished by God’s Word
Hey, friends! It’s been a long time. I dropped off the radar with writing for a while there because I’ve had an unexpected life change. My sweet mom passed away on July 7. There were no known
The Church is On the Rise
In Numbers 13 and 14, twelve spies were sent to explore the land of Canaan for forty days. Ten of those operatives reported back, “Canaan is full of giants much stronger than we are! The cities
Putting Songs in the Best Key: Leading Worship
Hey, worship leaders! Once, on the subject of leading worship, Darlene Zschech taught, “We do all that we can do, and then we let God do all that He wants to do.” How true. Leading worship, like