There are moments in our church service when everyone else seems to fade away, and it’s just me and Jesus. It feels like I'm standing face to face with Him—feeling both broken and full at the same time. The Power of Worship This often happens when our worship leader, Sam Swaim, begins to sing “Mercy.” The song starts slowly, softly, and thoughtfully, with its story-telling lyrics sweeping across the room. When I listen, it becomes an experience that transcends the ordinary. I