worship – matt tullos: writer

Praying With a Squirrel Mind: 5 Blockades and 20 Ways

Posted by Matt Tullos April 2, 2025April 3, 2025Bible Study, Prayer, Relationships, Sermon, Thanks, Worship

I’ve experienced five major blockades that keep me from connecting with God and discovered some practical hacks that have helped me overcome my distracted mind.

Approachable

Posted by Matt Tullos January 10, 2025January 10, 2025brokenness, sermon readings, Worship

We can approach Him. To do so is to be rescued from the typical and baptized into the extraordinary. We can come boldly because He replaced the burden of our shame with the throne of grace. May we not miss the bliss of God’s pleasure and purpose in our calling. We can run to him for mercy […]

Within

Posted by Matt Tullos February 11, 2023February 11, 2023Poetry, Poetry|Poignant|Reading, Spoken Word

ever since the days of yellow buses and rocket shipsthat landed after lunar conquesti have yearned to see beyond this skinthe bold courageous Warriorthat lies within He triumphs over veiled conspiracythe grassy knolls of hostilityflying headlong into the undiscovered creeds of truthand that’s where i am before the thoughts slow downand the angels bring the grace of […]

Who Touched Me?

Posted by Matt Tullos December 14, 2018December 14, 2018Uncategorized

“You see the people crowding against you,” His disciples answered, “and yet you can ask, ‘Who touched me?’” i wonder if the angels ask Him that on Sundays. Jesus looks through this mass of believers millions speaking singing and seeking a whirlwind of worship as the world spins from sun’s rise to fall. “Who touched […]

He is There

Posted by Matt Tullos March 4, 2017Uncategorized

When the mighty winds of change shake the foundation of life, He is there. When the storms of life flood our souls, He is there. When the grey slush days seem to never end, He is there. When death steals a friend, loved one, or brother, He is there. When it’s so dark we can’t see any way out, He is there. When we are […]

Tell Me the Story

Posted by Matt Tullos February 6, 2017February 6, 2017Reading

A hymn or worship reading. #1:The gospel is the story that pierces, #3: molds, #1: feeds, #2: reveals, #3: penetrates, #1: sanctifies, #3: heals, #1: humbles, #2: and saves. #3: “Tell me the story,” we sing,

Holy From Beginning to End

Posted by Matt Tullos February 3, 2017February 3, 2017Poetry, Spoken Word

Before the first man had first breath Before the mystery of death Angels worshiped the Holy one The majesty of God’s own Son From infinite past he was and is and is to come Holy Holy above all living things Before the glory of every king

7 Things that Happen When We Worship Together

Posted by Matt Tullos April 5, 2016May 11, 2016Blog, Sermon Readings

You and I came to the game late but we are invited to stay for eternity and as we worship God begins to teach us new concepts, new subtleties, new songs… What is God teaching you as you worship.? Here are a few things He’s been teaching me. When we worship, life becomes a festival rather […]

The Cradle and the Cross

Posted by Matt Tullos November 3, 2014May 11, 2016Blog, Scripts, Sermon Readings, Spoken Word

Worship leaders start early with some creative tools to enhance your Christmas worship. Here is a simple reading that contrasts the Christ’s Birth and Crucifixion. Works great as an introduction to a song. Reader #1: Mankind had wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, Reader #2: And now they stripped him. Reader #3: Wise men had sought Him, to worship […]

What Happened Here?

Posted by Matt Tullos June 17, 2014May 11, 2016Blog, Poetry, Sermon, sermon readings, Sermon Readings, Spoken Word

if you asked what happened here my reply brief and sure would be: i tasted loneliness and found it pleasing. i dreamed of God and washed the floors. i listened to nothing and everything that surrounded it. i swam at midnight and watched the moon gazing over the louisiana clouds. i wailed and no one […]