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Category Archives: Church
10 Keys to Growing a Small Church
Working in a small church is a special privilege. It’s intimate, personal, and often deeply fulfilling. However, small churches often face unique challenges when it comes to growth. Whether your goal is numerical growth, deeper discipleship, or both, here are … Continue reading
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Tagged actionable, Bible studies, Biblical, change, children, children's ministry, clear steps, community needs, disciple, faithful, fasting, follow-up, greetings, host meals, invite, needs, participation, patient, prayer, prayer meetings, preaching, pulpit, relationships, relevant, serve, spiritual vitality, teaching, vision, Worship
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Understanding Jesus’ Words: “The Last Will Be First, and the First Will Be Last”
Throughout His ministry, Jesus often turned societal norms upside down, challenging our perceptions of greatness, power, and reward. One of His most profound and puzzling statements is: “So those who are last now will be first then, and those who … Continue reading
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Tagged first, God's grace, God's justice, grace, heart's posture, humility, Kingdom of God, last, mercy, service, value people
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The Rewards of Following Jesus
Peter’s bold question to Jesus—“We’ve given up everything to follow You. What will we get?”—reveals something deeply human about our journey of faith. We long to know that our sacrifices, our efforts, and our obedience have meaning. Jesus’ answer, found … Continue reading
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Tagged blessings, eternal, family, follow Him, follow Jesus, God's presence, heaven, His kingdom, joy, obedience, peace, relationships, reward, sacrifice, security, serve, treasures
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How J.S. Bach’s Faith Influenced His Music
Johann Sebastian Bach is often regarded as one of the greatest composers in history, a towering figure in the world of classical music. However, Bach was not only a musical genius—he was also a deeply committed Christian whose faith profoundly … Continue reading
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God Answered My Prayer For A Wife…(And Much More)
In the fall of 1981 I was travelling as the music director for a Christian band in Europe called Living Sound III. By that time I was 27 years old, had my Bachelor of Music Degree and had travelled to … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, direction, God, prayer, relationship with God, wife, Winkie Pratney
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Seven Habits Of Healthy Worship Leaders
I recently celebrated 50 years since I started into full-time music ministry. There have been some incredible highs and a few lows along the way. But, I have always been amazed at the faithfulness of God. Here are a few … Continue reading
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Christians: 5 Keys To A Bountiful Harvest
In Matthew 13:8, Jesus describes the parable of the sower, where seeds falling on fertile soil produce an abundant harvest—thirty, sixty, and even a hundred times as much as was planted. This parable offers profound insights into how Christians can … Continue reading
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Healing and Deliverance: Does Jesus Still Empower His Disciples Today?
In Matthew 10:1, we read a remarkable statement: “Jesus called His twelve disciples together and gave them authority to cast out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and illness.” This verse sparks an important question: Does Jesus … Continue reading
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