The healing power of music

https://odb.org/2026/06/03/the-power-of-music-2 1 Samuel 16:14–23 (NIV): 14 Now the Spirit of the LORD had departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD tormented him. 15 Saul’s attendants said to him, “See, an evil spirit from God is tormenting you. 16 Let our lord command his servants here to search for someone who can play the lyre. HeContinue reading “The healing power of music”

Worship that transforms

https://odb.org/2024/07/28/transforming-worship If we know how to play an accompanying musical instrument like a guitar or a piano or keyboard (we don’t have to be very good at it), you may find worshipping a more personalised experience as you have full control of the music, especially the key you want to sing in. Alternatively, we canContinue reading “Worship that transforms”

Praise and worship

https://odb.org/2024/05/28/impromptu-praise Acts 16:16-26 is a well-known passage of Paul and Silas being publicly flogged and then thrown into prison after casting out a powerful demon of divination from a slave girl. Although they were placed in the inner cell and had their legs bound to chains, they sang praises and worshipped God. The praises andContinue reading “Praise and worship”

A cord of 3 strands

https://odb.org/2024/04/22/strength-in-numbers A human being may live alone in a Robinson Crusoe context or in isolation despite being amongst a sea of people, but it is a sad and depressing situation. Without family, friends, and loved ones, we may end up immersing ourselves in a make-believe world of television, computer games, or other worse indulgences. Similarly,Continue reading “A cord of 3 strands”