My song is love unknown,
My Savior’s love to me;
Love to the loveless shown,
That they might lovely be.
O who am I, that for my sake
My Lord should take, frail flesh and die?

O splendor of God’s glory bright,
From light eternal bringing light,
Thou Light of light, light’s living Spring,
True Day, all days illumining.

In this powerful article, the author poetically awakens the reader to the reality that all of life is about a dance between us and our Creator. He reveals insights into why the pains and difficulties of life play an important strategic purpose in this romantic tango for two. It is a call to look past the distractions, offenses, and false accusations life brings our way so that we can flow with the purposes and dealings of God in our life. It is an invitation to awaken the dance within us that's yearning to break us free. God invites each of us into a tango with Him and this is the fundamental purpose of life. All the dynamics and pressures of life create a context or stage upon which our divine dance is set. This article helps you see the bigger picture of life and to see past the offenses and false accusations so that you say seize the opportunities God makes available to us on a daily basis.

It is a profound mystery to me how so many fear people so much and God so little. Our efforts to gain favor with people is a waste of our strength spent chasing after the wind. Our efforts to gain favor with God is a sound investment in our eternal portfolio.

There’s a God-sized need deeply seated within each of us to experience intimacy with God. Our highest calling and greatest opportunity in life is to respond to God’s beckoning to come to Him and experience His goodness. That choice here in this life will return high dividends in eternity. We would do well to imitate King David’s heart and priorities in this regard.

Author Frank Viola presents a compelling case for a new kind of church based on the model for fellowship found in Acts. He proposes that traditional expressions of church as experienced in the west are not effective, necessarily biblical in their form and structure and therefore alternative approaches should be considered. Redefine expectations and reimagine a life-changing church.

In the last chapter we gazed at the effect of mercy on the heart of God: the Lord would spare Sodom for the sake of ten righteous souls. We also discovered that God's mercy would have gone ever further. Even as the Lord's wrath was about to fall on Jerusalem, the Lord said if there had been just one man of integrity in the city, the man's presence could have gained pardon for the entire city (Jer 5:1). Yet, the Lord's willingness to extend mercy has not always been welcomed by the church. We must rediscover true, basic Christianity. We have been content to possess a religion about what Jesus did without actually manifesting the reality of who Jesus is. Truly, our destiny does not find sure footing until the life of Christ emerges through us.

Do we understand what it means to be blessed? Perhaps we are more familiar with what it means to be cursed. The Bible definition of a curse meant "to be bound with a spell," "hemmed in by obstacles," or "rendered powerless to resist." I think many Christians are fighting the effects of curses against their lives. Even though they may not identify as a curse the resistance or heaviness that they frequently feel, they are aware that something is working against them. Some curses are generational in nature. The Scriptures warn that the sins of the fathers will be passed to "the children, and on the third and the fourth generations" (Deut. 5:9). There are character traits, sinful attitudes and cultural prejudices that can be inherited from our parents.

Moses sent twelve spies to Canaan to bring back a report of the land. When they returned, ten said that, though the land was good, Israel would surely be defeated by the inhabitants. Although Joshua and Caleb argued that Israel certainly could drive out their enemies, the people moaned, complained, and rebelled, even seeking to stone Joshua and Caleb and return with new leaders to Egypt. And again, the anger of the Lord was kindled against them and threatened to bring judgment (see Num 12-14).

Those who will be tomorrow's leaders will pay God's price today. Other Christians may seem to be enjoying the benefits of Christ's blessings while doing little to obtain them. You who have answered Jesus' command, "Follow Me," will find no easy path before you. Yet, it is written, if we "suffer with Him" we shall also be "glorified with Him"(Rom 8:17). How does a disciple actually suffer with Christ? At the core of our existence, we choose to let the way of Christ guide us rather than the way of man. The cross is the cost we pay so Christ's redemption will succeed.

Ultimately, I believe there are only two acceptable, core attitudes we should have toward the Almighty. The first attitude is heartfelt abandonment. This is the result of having found the Lord's Presence in a new unfolding of His glory. Heartfelt abandonment will always be accompanied by transcendent awe, unspeakable joy and irrepressible love. All of these are the result of having laid hold of the Lord; they are the consequences of His presence. The second core attitude we must possess comes in the seeming absence of God's presence. It is a relentless longing, an unquenchable thirst, to find Him whom your soul loves. Abandonment and longing are the two tracks that lead us into our destiny in God and guides into true spiritual fulfillment.

There is a story of a man who, in search of God, came to study at the feet of an old teacher. The sage brought this young man to a lake and led him out into the shoulder-deep water. Putting his hands upon his pupil's head, he promptly pushed him under the water and continued to hold him there until the disciple, feeling he would surely drown, frantically repelled the old man's resistance. In shock and confusion the young man resurfaced. "What is the meaning of this?" he demanded. His teacher looked him in the eyes and said, "When you desire God as you desired air, you shall find Him."

The Bible describes our relationship with the Christ in strong symbolic pictures of oneness: He is Head of a body, Husband of a wife, God in His temple. In spite of these powerful metaphors, there remains a sense of distance between the Presence of the Lord and ourselves. This distance is a test. Our call is to possess that love of God which reaches even into eternity and brings the glory and Person of Christ into His earthly House.

When true holiness exists in a Christian's life, it produces a luminosity, a glow around that individual. Infants and little children, because their spirits are yet pure and undefiled, and because they are so close to the actual Presence of God, emanate this light as well. Their light is visible because their hearts are transparent and truthful. For us, the way to the bright lamp of holiness is this same way of transparency and truth. It is the way to the pure gold of the kingdom of God.

In the book of Revelation there is a marvel: "in the center and around the throne, four living creatures full of eyes in front and behind . . . around and within" (Rev. 4:6, 8). Our purpose here is not to spend ourselves in speculations about these creatures. Our goal is to possess that purity of heart which comes from living in the awareness of God. We're seeking the open vision that is manifested at His throne.

We often will hear messages on sin and lawlessness, but the idea that the Lord will not only remove sinners from His kingdom, but specifically people who willfully cause others to stumble, needs to be addressed. This is no small issue with the Lord. Just as "dead flies make a perfumer's ointment stink," so a few stumbling blocks in a local church can cause an otherwise loving congregation to repel the unsaved, rather than draw them.

When Jesus is lifted up, great multitudes follow. By the thousands, people left their cities, their market places and businesses. Great throngs of men, women and children eagerly left their homes and communities to be with Jesus in the wilderness. Such is the power of the Master. Yet, seeing these multitudes, He departed and went up on a mountain, and after he sat down, His disciples came to Him. Keep this in mind: Not all the multitudes were disciples; only His disciples came to be trained by Him. The multitudes came to be healed and blessed. Some came to be delivered, while others to be encouraged or just loved. His disciples came to Him not merely to be touched, but transformed.

In a most profound verse the apostle Paul unveils God's supreme plan for the church. He tells us we are called to nothing less than "the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ" (Eph 4:13). The Father's glorious intention is to exhibit through us all the attributes and power of Jesus Christ. He has purposed that, not only in eternity but here in the midst of our battles and temptations, we are to grow "in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ" (vs 15).

This article is designed as a brief introduction to the teachings of Jesus Christ regarding love as well as a practical guide to help you take steps forward in putting those teachings to practice in your life. By the time you finish, you will have a basic understanding of how to experience the unconditional love of God and to allow His love to change you and empower you to love others unconditionally. As this article is simply an introduction, it is intended to be a springboard that leads to additional studies and practical steps to bring His love into your everyday life.

Christ's life unfolds, in part, as we learn to appreciate the gifts He has given us. How easy it is to blame others for our unhappiness, but we are only unhappy when something other than Christ has become our life. (For example) The husband or wife who has Christ as their life, comes to their spousal relationship already satisfied. They do not come continually looking to made happy by another person's attention; they bring Christ's life to their spouse.

The conflict will always beyond your strength. The enemy always pushes us beyond our personal, inbred, preset limits concerning how far we will go for God: "Here's how far I'm going to love; this is how many times I'll turn the other cheek." The test kills the limits of our humanity, until we are like Christ in everything. We are left with a choice: Become Christlike or gradually shrivel into superficial hypocrites: angry people who have stopped walking with God, who blame others for our bitterness.

The key to lasting happiness and real pleasure in this world is not found in seeking gratification, but in pleasing God. And while the Lord desires that we enjoy His gifts and the people to whom we are joined, He wants us to know that we were created first for His pleasure.

We can be assured that each step deeper into the Lord's Presence will reveal areas in our hearts which need to be cleansed. Do not be afraid. When the Spirit shows you areas of sin, it is not to condemn you, but to cleanse you.

This book, HOLINESS, TRUTH AND THE PRESENCE OF GOD, is not a book for everyone. It is for those who are unsatisfied with their progress and willing to do something about it. It is for every saint who feels he cannot exist unless he finds the fullness of God.

The Sacred Charge is a prophetic call to refuse to settle for anything less than radical pursuit of God and His purposes for this generation. This teaching challenges us to live in wholehearted pursuit of Jesus as forerunners who operate in the power of the Holy Spirit today, as we prepare ourselves to prepare others for the Lord’s return. Mike Bickle identifies seven foundational commitments to walk out this sacred charge in everyday life, with insights and practical steps on how to do this.

These are the lyrics for the Third Day song Movin' On Up.

These are the lyrics for the Third Day song Carry Me Home.

These are the lyrics for the Third Day song Caught Up In Yourself.

These are the lyrics for the Third Day song Otherside.

These are the lyrics for the Third Day song Run To You.

These are the lyrics for the Third Day song Rise Up.

These are the lyrics for the Third Day song Carry My Cross.

These are the lyrics for the Third Day song Cry Out To Jesus.

These are the lyrics from the Third Day song You Are Mine.

These are the lyrics for the Third Day song May Your Wonders Never Cease.

These are the lyrics for the Third Day song Anything.

These are the lyrics for the Third Day song You Are So Good To Me.

These are the lyrics for the Third Day song 'Til The Day I Die.

These are the lyrics for the Third Day song When The Rain Comes.

These lyrics are from the Third Day song My Heart.

These are the lyrics to the Third Day song These Thousand Hills.

These are the lyrics for the Third Day song Your Love Oh Lord.

These are the lyrics for the Third Day song Took My Place.

These are the lyrics for Third Day's song Give Me A Reason.

These are the lyrics to Third Day's song More To This.

These are the lyrics for Third Day's song You Make Me Mad.

These are the lyrics for Third Day's song Take My Life.

These are the lyrics for the Third Day song Saved.

These are the lyrics from the Third Day song Sing A Song.

These are the lyrics for Third Day's song Thief.

This passage discretely reveals from foundation principles about how God interacts with us. It shows a direct link between our faith system and God's freedom to work in our lives. When we refuse to believe and trust God, He is not given any room to interact with us. He honors our freedom of choice at all costs.

This prayer is for the person who has lost the ability to play and doesn't understand God's passion for you. If all that you know about God is seen through the stiff, life-less lens of religion, you don't understand Him at all. This prayer seeks to help you come into a place of deeper ownership of God's desires to love on you.

This is a powerful passage in which Jesus asks people why they bother with calling Him Lord when they don't do what He says. He reveals that although it may not be immediately apparent now, doing what He says is the wisest thing we could possibly do.

This song erupted spontaneously during a live worship service. Anita Tisdale, Mary Luker and others wait upon the Lord in this simple song creating an atmosphere of reverence and expectation. They declare God's position, honor and glory. They create an atmosphere where He is honored so as to welcome His Spirit and presence. It ponders the depth of measure of God's love. It seeks words to describe God's traits. Anita brings people into the presence of God with a free-spirited atmosphere of worship and adoration. The listener is invited to ascend into the throne room of the Lord and to gaze upon His beauty. This recording is from a house mix which means the volume of some of the instruments may not be set properly.

Julie Meyer’s artistic worship and musical creativity are evident in her third album Paint Your Picture. With a desire to be wholly God’s, Julie sings of her loving relationship with the Father. The powerful arrangements will move your heart, from full rock ’n’ roll on the electric guitar to beautiful strums on the classical acoustic. Julie not only declares who God is—she pours out her stories of adventure with the Lord and her ache to see His love displayed in glory.

This is a song Anita sang spontaneously during one of her live worship services. Its focus is on declaring God's worth and devotion to Him. It seeks words to describe God's magnificent traits. Anita brings people into the presence of God with a free-spirited atmosphere of worship and adoration. The listener is invited to ascend into the throne room of the Lord and to gaze upon His beauty. This recording is from a house mix which means the volume of some of the instruments may not be set properly.

Perhaps this compilation of teachings from Francis Frangipane will become his most important book yet. The essence of And I Will Be Found By You is a promise from God. If we seek Him in earnest, He has purposed to reveal Himself in ways that will transform us and impact the world around us. In truth, when we consider the deep and unending problems in our world, only one remedy exists: we must have more of God! If you desire more of God's presence in your life, more of God you shall certainly have. This book has many practical and inspired insights for those hungry for the reality of God.

This video features Misty Edwards singing her worship song Arms Wide Open at the International House of Prayer's Forerunner Christian Fellowship in Kansas City, Missouri.

This video features Misty Edwards singing her worship song Awaken Me at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City, Missouri.

This is a combination resource in which we've combined an article containing teaching notes, a downloadable PDF document containing the teaching notes, an audio version of the message as well as a video presentation of the message. Choose whichever format or combination of formats that best fits your need. In this teaching, Mike Bickle takes you on a journey of discovering God's emotions based on what He has revealed about Himself in scripture.

Consider explores the unsearchable greatness of God through the beauty and majesty of Christ Jesus. Conceived in the night hours at the International House of Prayer–KC, Alisha Powell uses scripture as her guide, singing of Christ's suffering as Savior and proclaiming His eternal reign as King. With a hunger to create lyrics that profess the authority and glory of God, Consider inspires powerful worship. The album expresses Alisha’s passionate heart through an eclectic musical palette as threads of gospel, jazz and latin are woven around strong vocals of corporate worship. Consider blesses the Lord through both joyous praise and poignant adoration, invading the heart with a clear picture of the mercy of God and His never-ending kindness.

These are the lyrics for the Third Day song Carry Me Home.

There will be an actual point in time when the salvation, power and kingdom of God, as well as the authority of Christ, is manifested in the earth. While we wait patiently for the final fulfillment of that glorious event at the return of Jesus Christ, the spirit of this reality can be possessed any time a people determine to walk free of criticism and faultfinding, and turn their sights toward love and prayer for each other. There are God-ordained procedures to initiate correction within a church. These corrections should be done by "you who are spiritual . . . in a spirit of gentleness . . . looking to yourself, lest you too be tempted." Your motive should not be to destroy, but to "restore such a one" (Gal. 6:1). Accusations against an elder, though, should not even be received except on the basis of two or three witnesses (1 Tim. 5:19). The "witnesses" spoken of here are eye -witnesses, not the intuitive "witness" or "sense" someone receives apart from hard and visible facts. All too often, these sense "witnesses" are sent by hell to destroy the harmony of a church with rumors and gossip.

In this 3:54 minute video, Grammy Award winning Third Day performs their powerful worship song Come on Back to Me on the TBS STORYline Soundstage.

These are the lyrics for the Third Day song Communion.

Anita Tisdale's debut album, Unveiled, offers an unusual ability to bring people into the throne room of God to gaze upon His being and allow spontaneous worship to erupt forth. Anita has been leading worship at churches and conferences throughout the U.S. for almost two decade. She poses an ability to escort people into a spiritual encounter with God that brings personal transformation.

These are the lyrics for the Third Day song Cry Out To Jesus.

This is a video clip of David Ruis performing at SHATTER! (a global prophetic worship festival). This is the first session from Thursday morning.

There is a story of a man who, in search of God, came to study at the feet of an old teacher. The sage brought this young man to a lake and led him out into the shoulder-deep water. Putting his hands upon his pupil's head, he promptly pushed him under the water and continued to hold him there until the disciple, feeling he would surely drown, frantically repelled the old man's resistance. In shock and confusion the young man resurfaced. "What is the meaning of this?" he demanded. His teacher looked him in the eyes and said, "When you desire God as you desired air, you shall find Him."

We can be assured that each step deeper into the Lord's Presence will reveal areas in our hearts which need to be cleansed. Do not be afraid. When the Spirit shows you areas of sin, it is not to condemn you, but to cleanse you.

This is a combination resource containing a video and audio message, a transcript of the message, downloadable PDF teaching notes and a downloadable MP3 audio file. In this message, Mike Bickle takes us on a journey of exploring what it takes to position ourselves to be the recipients of knowledge of God that transforms us. He outlines 5 conditions we must meet in order to align ourselves with the knowledge of His goodness.

More churches have been destroyed by the accuser of the brethren and its faultfinding than by either immorality or misuse of church funds. So prevalent is this influence in our society that, among many, faultfinding has been elevated to the status of a "ministry"! The Lord has promised, however, that in His house accusing one another will be replaced with prayer, and faultfinding with a love that covers a multitude of sins.

This video features Mike Bickle discussing our relationship with God and particularly the person of the Holy Spirit from the Passion for Jesus conference at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City.

These are the lyrics for Third Day's song Forever.

Deep within God's Word lies a wondrous story like no other. A drama that originated before time began. An epic saga that resonates with the heartbeat of God. A story that reveals nothing less than the meaning of life and God's great mission in the earth.

From Here to Eternity presents three remarkable stories spanning from Genesis to Revelation. Each story traces a divine theme that is woven throughout scripture. Seen together, they offer an extraordinary glimpse into God's highest passion and grand mission. What you discover will forever change your view of life, the church, and our magnificent God.

These are the lyrics for the Third Day song Give.

A psalmist rooted deep in the Word of God, Justin Rizzo releases his debut album, Found Faithful. Like King David, Justin uses his music as a means to connect with Christ and to pour out his heart to the Lord. Dynamic worship comes forth as the attributes of God are declared and the extravagance of Jesus is proclaimed. Justin’s rich vocals point the way for the listener to enter into worship while rock-driven melodies express the glory of praising God.

Anita Tisdale sings this spontaneous song in adoration of the Father. It is a powerful message that encourages the listener to stand in silence in the presence of the Lord and to lift up a heart of worship to Him. It is intimate in tone and devoutly reverent in its demeanor. This recording is from a house mix and as such the volumes of the various instruments may not be ideal.

In this 5:26 minute video, Third Day performs two songs God of Wonders and Agnus Dei live at the GMA Dove Awards.

This 4:34 minute video covering Third Day singing their popular God of Wonders song is provided courtesy of Third Day. Shot during their the CHIC conference in Knoxville, TN in 2009, this inspirational video gives you an up-close-and-personal perspective of a Third Day concert as they exalt the majesty and wonders of God.

Never think that God's delays are God's denials. Hold on; hold fast; hold out. Patience is genius.

Christ's life unfolds, in part, as we learn to appreciate the gifts He has given us. How easy it is to blame others for our unhappiness, but we are only unhappy when something other than Christ has become our life. (For example) The husband or wife who has Christ as their life, comes to their spousal relationship already satisfied. They do not come continually looking to made happy by another person's attention; they bring Christ's life to their spouse.

This book, HOLINESS, TRUTH AND THE PRESENCE OF GOD, is not a book for everyone. It is for those who are unsatisfied with their progress and willing to do something about it. It is for every saint who feels he cannot exist unless he finds the fullness of God.

Habitation is a double CD set that features spontaneously recorded piano and violin for CD #1 and then vocals added to CD #2 that are reading, praying, and singing healing passages. Ronda Adams was part of the International House of Prayer in Kansas City from 1999-2003. This project has a mixture of musicians & prayer leaders from IHOP, Bethel House of Prayer, and Harmony Vineyard Church.

Woven together through artistic melodies and raw lyrics, Luke Wood’s album The Sound of War is infused with the deep message of Jesus’ Second Coming. Through songs of praise and worship, Luke proclaims the King Christ Jesus, who will return to destroy wickedness and restore righteousness on the earth. The indie rock sound transcends traditional worship music and leads the listener into a journey of discovering creative Love that has no end.

This is a song Anita sang spontaneously during one of her live worship services. Its focus is on declaring God's worth. It ponders the depth of measure of God's love. It seeks words to describe God's traits. Anita brings people into the presence of God with a free-spirited atmosphere of worship and adoration. The listener is invited to ascend into the throne room of the Lord and to gaze upon His beauty. This recording is from a house mix which means the volume of some of the instruments may not be set properly.

These are the lyrics for the Third Day song I See Love.

Do we understand what it means to be blessed? Perhaps we are more familiar with what it means to be cursed. The Bible definition of a curse meant "to be bound with a spell," "hemmed in by obstacles," or "rendered powerless to resist." I think many Christians are fighting the effects of curses against their lives. Even though they may not identify as a curse the resistance or heaviness that they frequently feel, they are aware that something is working against them. Some curses are generational in nature. The Scriptures warn that the sins of the fathers will be passed to "the children, and on the third and the fourth generations" (Deut. 5:9). There are character traits, sinful attitudes and cultural prejudices that can be inherited from our parents.

This is a message containing an audio teaching, notes and downloadable notes and audio file. In this teaching author and teacher Mike Bickle begins a journey in which he helps uncover many of the aspects of the beauty of God's reality.

This is a message containing an audio teaching, notes and downloadable notes and audio file. In this teaching author and teacher Mike Bickle begins a journey in which he helps uncover many of the aspects of the beauty of God's reality.

It is incredible, but many Christians actually believe that the only unity there will be in the last days is in the apostate church. The very spirit they think they are avoiding, the antichrist, is what has divided them from the rest of the church! (see I John 2:18-19) It is simply unscriptural and a sin for the believing, citywide church of Jesus Christ not to maintain the unity of the Spirit! One need not be a biblical scholar to recognize the Jews had to be uncompromisingly united in their worship of God. All Israel was required to come to Jerusalem three times a year to worship during the feasts. If their worship was compromised to where they began to serve the pagan gods of the region, they were quickly defeated in their battles.

Christians have made the gospel about so many things—things other than Christ. Religious concepts, ideas, doctrines, strategies, methods, techniques, programs, and formulas have all eclipsed the beauty, the glory, and the reality of the Lord Jesus Himself. On the whole, the Christian family today is starved for a real experience of the living Christ. We know a lot about our Lord, but we don't know Him very well.

This is a song Anita sang spontaneously during a recording session in the studio. She spent an extended period of time reading scripture and in meditative prayer before the recording session. This sang was birth through that process of waiting on the Lord and communing with His Spirit. Anita brings people into the presence of God with a free-spirited atmosphere of worship and adoration. The listener is invited to ascend into the throne room of the Lord and to gaze upon His beauty. This recording is from a house mix which means the volume of some of the instruments may not be set properly.

In this 8 minute video, Third Day performs their powerful song King of Glory. Click the video play arrow below to watch.

Misty Edwards unlocks the ancient longings of the human soul in her latest album Relentless. This group of songs reveals Misty’s genuine heart cry to search out the depths of God, which fuels her intimate lyrics and illuminates her mature vocals. More than just another good worship album, Relentless is a prophetic message declaring the soon return of Christ. On Relentless Misty develops songs through simple choruses matched with bellows of electric guitar. The rock induced arrangements and unconventional melodies call the listener to enter into divine worship. David Brymer joins Misty in poetic duets that convey the spirit of intimacy in “My Soul Longs for You” and “You Won’t Relent”. This music pours out from the hours of prayer and worship Misty has spent in the Prayer Room before the Lord. The result is a reflection of God’s incessant pursuit of man’s heart, and in return our response to tirelessly seek Him out.

These are the lyrics for Third Day's song Livin' For Jesus.

This is a video from a OneThing conference in Kansas City in December 2007 in which Misty sings her song Lord I Give You My Heart.

These are the lyrics for Third Day's song Mama.

These are the lyrics for the Third Day song Medley.

Today, multitudes of fine "Bible-believing" Christians think nothing of venting their anger and bitterness toward America and its sins. Understandably, there has been much to grieve over. We should be deeply troubled, like Lot, with the "conduct of unprincipled men" (2 Pet 2:7). We should at least be moved to tears and prayer, if not anointed action. Yet, the moment we think our warfare is "against flesh and blood," or begin to call for divine wrath against people, we step outside the will of God. Indeed, when Jesus' disciples asked for fire to fall on the Samaritans, He told them plainly, "You do not know what kind of spirit you are of" (Luke 9:55).

Perhaps this compilation of teachings from Francis Frangipane will become his most important book yet. The essence of And I Will Be Found By You is a promise from God. If we seek Him in earnest, He has purposed to reveal Himself in ways that will transform us and impact the world around us. In truth, when we consider the deep and unending problems in our world, only one remedy exists: we must have more of God! If you desire more of God's presence in your life, more of God you shall certainly have. This book has many practical and inspired insights for those hungry for the reality of God.