Ephesians 4:32 ~ Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. In the classic worship song, Mighty to Save, the song opens with the statement, “Everyone needs compassion, a love that’s never failing.” These words cut to the deepest need of humanity. Read More
Galatians 5:13-14 ~ You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh[; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” When you hear the word “serve,” Read More
Psalm 29:1-2 “Give unto the Lord, O you mighty ones, Give unto the Lord glory and strength. Give unto the Lord the glory due to His name; Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.” Do you check your heart before you come to church? Beyond the music, words, and “experience” of it Read More
How do we say, “Yes,” to God? In a world full of clutter and distraction, it is difficult to hear the voice of God. We are always thinking about what is next and are so busy managing our circumstances that we seldom come up for air. We are surrounded by Read More
~by Jeff Redding. Probably the greatest challenge choir directors face today is the busy schedules of the average American choir member. We have school, work, and community schedules that keep us in a whirlwind of activity and on-demand social media to further distract us when we do have a moment Read More
~by John Roberts. Worship is a familiar concept to Christians. We meet every Sunday morning to encounter God together with other believers. We pray, study the Bible, and seek opportunities to make disciples. But how often do we step back and examine the integrity behind these actions? In a world Read More
~by Cliff Duren. Wednesday nights are one of my favorite parts of being a worship pastor: Don’t get me wrong, Sunday mornings are way up on the list as well. But, I know that my best opportunity to pour into the choir and band is when we come together to Read More
~by Jeff Redding. A church member once asked how I was feeling on what was my last Sunday to lead worship at the church I was serving. I thought about it for a second. “I think I know how Peter felt when he was about to jump out of the Read More
~by Kevin Bengtson. What happens when your Music Minister or Choir Director has resigned, and you aren’t able to find someone to come in to lead your choir. You may love the choir, and there are about 15-20 people that love to sing in the choir. Your pastor and congregation Read More
~by John Roberts. Faith is one of the most challenging components of the Christian life. For those of us who call ourselves Christ followers, faith is the evidence that Christ has been given authority over our hearts and, in turn, our lives. For the Christian, faith is hard. When life Read More