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Category Archives: Worship
What Does It Mean To ‘Live Like Jesus’?
In the Gospel of John, a powerful message is delivered in 1 John 2:6: “Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did.” This profound statement sets a foundational principle for followers of Jesus, encouraging us to model our lives after the teachings and example of Christ. But what does it mean to live like Jesus in everyday life? Let’s explore this idea through key principles and actions. Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Church, God, Jesus, Wisdom, Worship
Tagged action, believers, community, compassion, discipleship, Evangelism, faith, fellowship, generosity, humility, integrity, love, model, prayer, principle, servanthood, teachings, Trust
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How Do We Keep Our Eyes on Jesus?
The race of life is not a sprint; it’s a marathon. Hebrews 12 encourages us to “run with endurance the race God has set before us.” But the key to this endurance lies in the phrase that follows: “We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.” So how do we keep our eyes on Him, especially in a world full of distractions? Continue reading
Worship Leading: 4 Major Ways To Improve
Leading people in worship to the Living God is an awesome privilege and really involves four major areas: music, worship, leadership (people) and your relationship with God. The more you understand and grow in each area, the stronger your worship leading should become. … Continue reading
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Tagged administration, click track, communicate, guitar, harmony, improvise, keyboards, lessons, memorize, music skills, music styles, music theory, people, read, rehearsals, secret, serve, singing, songwriting, stage presence, team
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Anything God Has Ever Done, He Can Do Now
I love the audacity of the three guys who are faced with a fiery death if they do not bow down and worship the golden idol! “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you. If we are … Continue reading
The Importance of Music Mentors
I while back, I saw a Facebook post from a fellow music pastor that mentioned that he was doing a concert with Don Moen. Don and I travelled together for eighteen months in a group called Living Sound. He was the music … Continue reading
Raise the Bar: Hard Work and Enthusiasm in Worship Leadership
As I was reading Romans 12 this morning, Paul’s words, “Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically,” challenged me. They reminded me of the essential role that a strong work ethic plays in worship ministry. Too often, we may find our teams stagnating—not because of a lack of talent or resources, but because we aren’t fully committing ourselves to the work with the enthusiasm and diligence Paul speaks of. Continue reading
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Serving The Church And Your Family
My pastor wants me to participate in his message on Sunday by answering this question: Mark – You are a husband, a father and a grandfather, you have served in ministry with your wife, you have raised your kids and now they serve in ministry, you have grandkids now. How have you balanced serving and family, and what has been the impact on your family that you still see to this day? Continue reading
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Tagged attending church, children, church, faithfulness, family, fun, grandchildren, grandkids, holidays, Jesus, ministry, prayer, reading the Word, serving, teaching, water baptism
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Humility in Music and Sports: A Path to Growth and Excellence
I love to compete in sports, especially racquet sports and I also love to lead worship. I have discovered that humility is a foundational principle in both life and faith, and it plays an essential role in the worlds of music and sports. Continue reading
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7 Keys To Starting In A New Worship Ministry
Are you starting to lead worship in a new church? Has God called you to a new ministry? It can be intimidating! I have been working in music ministry for over thirty years. Let me share what I’ve learned from my personal … Continue reading
