1 Chron. 7-9 [The Message]

Church music and worship, in my opinion, should be done with excellence. Sincerity and earnestness of heart is most important, but we should do what we can to make a praise offering the best we can. King David left us many expressions that communicated a quest for excellence in priestly worship. He said, “Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.” [Ps. 33:3] When offered a free piece of property for the Lord’s purposes, he insisted on paying for it. He said, “I will not offer to the Lord that which costs me nothing.”

When I was a young man, our church had very spirited and sincere song services (c.1971). I had a desire to see church music be done with as much excellence as possible, without becoming an idol itself. So, I went to music school to prepare a ministry in music. Four years later I was the choir director and worship leader at our church in Findlay, Ohio. Patty and I have had a fruitful life of serving God’s kingdom in music and praise and worship.

Give God the glory due unto His Name.