Hi!  Thanks for taking the time to check out my blog.  Let me introduce myself.  My name is Matt Robinson.  Among many other things, I’m a pastor and worship leader at The Embassy Church in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.  I’ve been involved playing music my whole life, and at 16 years old I started leading worship at my local church.

Over the past 17 years I have been blessed to lead worship in almost every conceivable setting and what I’ve learned is this; the key to living a life of worship is understanding that worship is a response to God’s love for us!  At the most basic level, we simply respond to his love!

I realize that the internet today is flooded with an overwhelming amount of information.  So why did I start yet another blog?  Because in all the noise and information that floats by us, there is a real need for people to move from an information knowledge of God to a heart-felt relationship with Him.  I would guess that most people who call themselves Christians are unaware of just how much God cares about them; unaware of how much he really loves them!

I wanted to add a unique perspective to worship.  Of course there will be music, and tips and cool insights.  In a general way this blog will deal with worship, leadership and life; but I also wanted to begin sharing with people how to connect with God.  How to experience His love.  I’m no expert.  But I do know what it is to hunger and thirst for Him.  What a joy it would be if you could experience what I have experienced!

Oh, a new blog!  So what?
So rather than just experiencing noise, I believe that by engaging with me and others on this blog, we can enrich not only our lives, but the lives of everyone connected with us!  Imagine walking through life with such an awareness of the presence of God that the miracles of the bible become common place for you.  Common place for your family, your friends, your church and your city!

But perfect love casts out all fear. (1 John 4:18).  It’s time for us to experience perfect love, and walk in faith rather than fear!

So how can I connect with you, Matt?
I’m looking to meet new people and have my faith increased by walking with like-minded people.  There are a number of ways we can connect.  You can follow me on facebook, twitter, this blog, by email or through my RSS feed.  This space is going to be a place of encouragement and faith-building. I think looking at things differently helps us all to grow.  Let’s just keep the different points of view full of love and respect for each other!

Ideas and Suggestions?
Do you have ideas of what you’d like to see here?  Are you a guest blogger looking to post some content?  Drop me an email; matt@mattrobinson.ca and we can talk!  Thanks again for dropping by!  I’m looking forward to growing with you!