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The back cover offers this invitation: \u201cJeff Deyo<\/a>\u00a0invites you into a conversation about worship in a book that was written for anyone seeking to experience the Lord in a deeper way.\u201d<\/p>\n

Accept the invitation, and you\u2019ll find yourself immersed in Deyo\u2019s own journey, the culmination of years as a student, teacher, and leader of worship, his experience and wisdom chronicled in his new book released today, \u201cAwakening Pure Worship: Cultivating a Closer Friendship with God<\/a>\u201d \u00a0(Destiny Image Publishers).<\/p>\n

Deyo, who serves on the North Central University faculty as Worship Arts Specialist and is a founding member of the group Sonicflood, is passionate about Jesus. He doesn\u2019t ever want to just lead people in music, but guide them into true worship of the One who has given them life.<\/p>\n

“This isn\u2019t a book for worship leaders; it\u2019s a book for worshipers\u2014for anyone who desires a deeper, more authentic relationship with God.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Deyo is bold as he introduces the book to his readers, reminding the reader of who does not want anyone to experience pure worship. \u201cThe enemy is so tactical in the way he distracts, detracts, and attracts,\u201d Deyo writes. \u201cHe\u2019ll do anything to keep us from our one true purpose. From awakened worship. And to keep us from pure freedom, pure joy, and pure life\u2014those things that arise as a result of unadulterated communion with God.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Jeff<\/p>\n

Putting pen to a message that\u2019s been burning in his heart for 25 years, Deyo reminds the reader, \u201cGod is calling us each into greater fellowship with Him, and maybe\u2014just maybe\u2014my simple deliberations in this book can serve as a lifeline of encouragement for you and for those you love.\u201d<\/p>\n

Deyo is founder of WorshipCityMinistries and Pure Worship Institute<\/a>, and the voice behind classic worship songs like \u201cI Could Sing of Your Love Forever,\u201d \u201cIn the Secret,\u201d and \u201cMy Refuge\u201d. As Sonicflood\u2019s lead singer, primary songwriter and co-producer, Deyo saw the band\u2019s gold certified, self-titled debut (1999) and its Grammy-nominated follow-up, Sonicpraise (2001), reach combined sales of over one million.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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