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Category Archives: God Adventures
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
Posted in Church, Family, God Adventures, Leadership
Tagged Bible, direction, God, prayer, relationship with God, wife, Winkie Pratney
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Wild Stories From Zimbabwe
One summer I was asked to go to Zimbabwe, Africa with Charles Ndifon. I brought a drummer, Ben Cantelon and a bass player, my son Josh, to help me with the music. Playing music for Africans is so much fun. They tend … Continue reading
What Is the Kingdom of Heaven?
The Kingdom of Heaven is one of the central themes of Jesus’ teachings, mentioned repeatedly throughout the Gospels. But what is it? Is it a physical place, a spiritual reality, or something else entirely? Let’s explore its meaning and significance … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Family, God, God Adventures, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Leadership, Wisdom, Worship
Tagged believe, citizens of heaven, follow Jesus, forgiveness, future, grace, grows, growth, heaven, humility, invitation, Jesus, Jesus' return, kingdom, love, mercy, open to all, power, present, readiness, repent, righteousness, start small, treasure
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The Blessings of Working Hard as a Worship Leader
Proverbs 12:24 says, “Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave.” This timeless wisdom reminds us that diligent effort paves the way for leadership, while laziness leads to mediocrity and dependence. As someone who has been … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Church, God, God Adventures, Healing, Jesus, Leadership, Music, Travel, Wisdom
Tagged Bible reading, blessing, choosing songs, constructive feedback, decisions for Jesus, healing, instrumental skills, leading rehearsals, musical excellence, organizational skill, pray, seek God, service mindset, spiritual preparation, study, team development, vocal skills, water baptisms, work hard
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Peace In The Storm
Have you ever been in the middle of a storm? I remember, as a kid, going fishing with my dad. We were out in a small boat, in a large inlet off the coast of British Columbia, when a storm … Continue reading
Lessons from Abraham’s Test of Faith
The story of Abraham’s test in Genesis 22 is one of the most profound and challenging passages in Scripture. God commands Abraham to sacrifice his promised son, Isaac, on Mount Moriah. This test was not only a trial of Abraham’s … Continue reading
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Tagged action, blessings, difficult, faith, faithfulness, God's promises, His plans, lessons, obedience, perseverance, promises, sacrifice, test, timing, treasures, trials, Trust
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Lessons from the Temptations of Jesus: Overcoming Life’s Challenges as Believers
In Matthew 4, we read the account of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness. After fasting for forty days and nights, Jesus faced three distinct temptations from Satan. Each one was an attempt to derail His mission and test His identity as the Son of God. Jesus’ response to these challenges provides us with powerful lessons about standing firm in faith and overcoming temptations in our own lives. Continue reading
Posted in Bible, God, God Adventures, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Wisdom, Worship
Tagged challenges, faith, faith in God, God's provision, God's purpose, God's Word, memorize verses, mission, purpose, Satan, scripture, sin, temptation, test, trust in God, victory, worship God
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The Lord Directs Our Steps
As we journey through life, the desire to understand every twist and turn often grips us. Why did that opportunity fall through? Why did that friendship end? Why is the path ahead so uncertain? These questions resonate deeply, reflecting our human longing for clarity and control. Yet Proverbs 20:24 offers a sobering yet liberating truth: “The Lord directs our steps, so why try to understand everything along the way?”
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Tagged believing, faith, God's faithfulness, guidance, guide, prayer, Trust, understanding, walk by faith, wisdom, worry
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Working On Assignment: Travelling the World
Many years ago I joined a multi-national conglomerate that has franchises all over the world. I started with the organization right out of university as a manager-in-training and was given my first major assignment in my late twenties. I have … Continue reading
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