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Darlene Zschech

Author of Extravagant Worship

39+ Works 455 Members 8 Reviews

About the Author

Darlene Zschech is an acclaimed composer, worship leader, pastor, and speaker from Australia. Darlene's success simply stands as a testimony to her life's passion for serving God and people with all her heart. Alongside her husband. Mark, they are the senior pastors of Hope Unlimited Church show more (HopeUC) on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia. show less
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Works by Darlene Zschech

Extravagant Worship (2001) 176 copies
Worship (1996) 7 copies
Kiss of Heaven (2003) 5 copies
Hillsong - God He Reigns (2006) 4 copies
Change Your World CD (2005) 3 copies
Revealing Jesus (2013) 3 copies

Associated Works

Australian Stories for the Soul (2001) — Contributor — 41 copies
Wow: Worship Orange — Artist — 8 copies

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Birthdate
1965-09-08
Gender
female

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I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book by this globally known worship leader. She incorporated authentic personal stories, including parts of her struggle with cancer, Bible stories, inspiring Christian stories and inspiring Christian quotes all woven together to make her points about worship.

Here are some of the summarized points that I got as take-aways and exact quotes that I liked from this book (only the exact quotes are in quotation marks):

We worship because He is worthy. It’s all the reason we need.

Cultivate an attitude of expectation.

True worship does not begin with us and what we offer to God but with God’s mercy.

“Don’t try harder. Just trust more.”

“Don’t just love God. Fall in love with God.”

“Gratitude is when we recognize that everything we have and are comes from the hand of God.”

“Serving is worship.”

“…worship is everything we do and are.”

“Forgiveness [is] the ultimate expression of agape love.”

Worship God by serving others.

Worship God with your thoughts, your words and your money.

Worship God in your work, in your marriage and in your family.

“Worshiping God is aligning our hearts with His heart, our thoughts to His thoughts, our will to His will.”
Prayer is worship.

If you already have a heart for worship this book will give you more fuel for your fire. If God feels far away this book will inspire you to seek after Him. If you are somewhere in between, there is something in here for you, too.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Bethany House Publishers as part of their blogging for books program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
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cherylcope | Feb 11, 2016 |
Have you been blessed by the music of Darlene Zschech - the dynamic worship leader whose song, Shout To The Lord, has been sung by over 30 million churchgoers?

Are you looking for a fresh devotional to help bring you daily into the presence of the Lord?

If so, you'll be excited to learn that Darlene has just released Revealing Jesus - A 365 Day Devotional!

I have greatly anticipated the release of this book because Darlene's worship music touches my soul, and I expect her daily vignettes to do no less.

The book does not disappoint.

The devotions in this book stem from Darlene's personal time with God, and speak of how Scripture progressively reveals Jesus and His finished work in our lives. Every devotional that I read addresses an ever-present need in our hearts.

For example:

The January 16th devotional, Vulnerable, reminds us to be aware of our vulnerabilities and to do whatever is needed to care for our souls.

The March 27th devotional, Clean House, challenges us to rid ourselves of attitudes and actions that prevent us from pursuing holiness.

The July 6th devotional - He Meets Our Need - reminds us that no matter what our struggles are - Jesus is the only one who can truly meet our deepest needs.

Revealing Jesus - A 365 Day Devotional is part of a larger project - the #RevealingJesus project - which involved the simultaneous creation and release of a companion worship CD and CD-DVD.

Darlene says:

This whole concept has come out of a simple longing for more of Jesus to be revealed in my life. More of Him in every area of my life, starting with my heart...

Darlene believes that spending time with God through devotional meditation is an act or worship.

You don't have to be the greatest singer or musician to be a great worshiper. Whether you are in the body or as an individual, open your heart and adore the Lord from the very core of your being. That's all that He's asking.

Revealing Jesus - A 365-Day Devotional provides a perfect pathway for deepening your relationship with the Lord - and makes a beautiful gift for a friend!

Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the publisher for review purposes. I was not compensated for this review, nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
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CreateWithJoy | Mar 31, 2013 |
I was not surprised to find Darlene's book to be as beautiful and inspiring as her music. It takes you to a place where the spirit longs to be lingering in the presence of God. This book is not just for the musicians and singers who leads others into Gods presence but for anyone wanting to Know Him and learn the heart of true worship. Darlene's book is a tool to help you learn how to sit at His footstool and just honor our Lord in worship for Who He is. This book is masterfully written by the hand of a woman who has worn a pathway leading through the door to the secret place of the most high God where His Spirit is poured out on her. Like her music, this book oozes with His oil of anointing and you can't help but be changed and blessed by her personal, intimate knowledge of the Lord and her passion and desire to see others enter the secret place through true worship which belongs only to God our Father.… (more)
 
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