Samuel Smith's Page

"I think when we use music in this manner to evoke a certain response from people it causes us to fail to recognize each person's uniqueness in personality, communication and emotion and other ways. Worship has become the very thing that people…"

"This reminded me of an article Michael Card wrote years ago titled, "Where are all the average looking Christian artists?". Written concerning the CCM industry's drive to present only the best-looking singers and performers for public…"

"Yeah, this is an ugly one that pops it's head up from time to time. Even with people who i know should know better. I've just discovered this site and it's refreshing to see honest, open dialogue about church-related issues. Dialogue…"

"Horrible choice of words! They turn my stomach in the context of that song. For me, either change the words or I don't care to ever hear the song again, even though the rest of the song is superb. The neat thing is: I don't have to like…"

"Poor mix. I love my country but cringe when July 4th rolls around."

"#4 - The congregation can't worship without a worship team."

"#3 - The worship team has the ability to "bring people into the presence of God"."

"#2 - The preperation and performance of the worship team determines whether the Spirit will "show up"."

"#1 - If the worship leader loves a song, everyone else in the congretation will too, unless they are spiritually immature."

"Forget the music. Is your church, as a body, making disciples and building up one another in the Lord? Do they love one another? Do they share Christ with others? If the answer to these questions is 'yes' then I would encourage you to stay…"

"(new guy) :) What should we feel when serving in worship? Interesting question. Do you mean the Romans 12:1 serving in worship where we offer our bodies (lives) as living sacrifices every moment of every day? That would be a silly question,…"