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Category Archives: Family
Wise Advice For Everyday Life
Wise Advice For Everyday Life Have a firm handshake. Look people in the eye. Sing. Expressing yourself through music is therapeutic. Smile. A happy face brings joy. Respect and honour your parents. Learn to keep your friends secrets. Never give up … Continue reading
Wisdom
Many years ago, I took some advice from Billy Graham’s biography and started reading one chapter from the Book of Proverbs every day. There is so much wisdom in that book, that 30+ years later, I am still learning from it … Continue reading
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Tagged advice, anger, competent, criticism, discipline, fear of the Lord, fire, foolishness, forgive, generous, give, good, heart, Holy One, honey, honor, humility, joyful, judgement, kind words, leadership, long life, Lord, love, mouth, patience, plans, praise, precautions, pressure, riches, strength, test, wealth, wife
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Celebrating 34 Years Of Marriage
On February 12th, my wife Anna and I celebrated 34 years of marriage. Our marriage has stayed strong through all the peaks and valleys of life. God has blessed me with an exceptional wife to share my life with. This year we went out for a dinner … Continue reading
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Tagged anniversaries, broadway musical, cruise, dinner, dogsled trip, elephant rides, hotel, marriage, missions trips, sailboat, travel, vacation
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10 Truths To Help Improve Your Marriage
Adapted from Paul Chappell: A marriage that endures is the result of God’s love and grace flowing through two people who are committed to one another. As time passes, it is always important to be reminded of the important basics of marriage. If we … Continue reading
8 Reasons a Church Choir Is Important
I recently started conducting a choir after many years of just doing worship teams. Here are 8 great reasons to consider adding a choir to your congregation. (edited from Chuck Lawless) It provides opportunities for many members to serve. Think … Continue reading
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Tagged congregational singing, diversity, entry-level, joy, multi-generational, teamwork
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The Difference Between Men & Women
Here is a tongue-in-cheek look at the incredible differences between men & woman! 🙂 NICKNAMES If Laura, Kate and Sarah go out for lunch, they will call each other Laura, Kate and Sarah. If Mike, Dave and John go out, they … Continue reading
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A Letter To My Younger Worship Leading Self
Dear Younger Worship Leading Me, In a few decades you are going to look back at your years of worship ministry with a desire for a second chance to handle some things differently. You will think about certain services, special … Continue reading
Happy People: 12 Things They Do Differently
Just as a father loves it when he sees his children laughing and enjoying themselves; so God loves to see His children full of joy and enjoying an abundant life. Jesus said it this way, “I have come that their joy … Continue reading
Mark’s Year In Review: 2015
2015 has been a strange and wonderful year. When I look back, I am amazed at all the awesome things that have happened. It causes me to be thankful for the faithfulness and supply of God. Here a few of the many highlights: … Continue reading
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Tagged blog, countries, family, health, Italy, leading worship, marriage, speaking
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Great Script For A Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Pastors and Worship Leaders: Are you looking for a script that really works for a one hour Christmas Eve Service(s)? Here’s one that I developed and have used successfully. If you like this script and are planning to use it this … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas Star, Christmas story, Christmas Tree, Joy to the World, lyrics, Magi, Narrators, O holy night, Silent NIght, video, wisemen
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