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Heartfelt Worship: A Guide to God’s Presence in Leading
My desire, as a worship leader, is to have God’s presence, power, anointing and blessing when leading my local congregation. It is God’s presence that changes lives. It is God’s presence that heals peoples hearts and bodies. Here are some suggestions and guidelines to open the door for God’s blessings on your leading and worship. Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Church, God, Jesus, Music, Wisdom, Worship
Tagged anointing, authentic, blessing, faithfulness, filled, God's presence, healing, Holy Spirit, humility, leading, lifestyle, Love the Lord, participation, power, prayer, seeking, servant's heart, skillfully, spirit, Surrender, unity, Worship
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Worship Leading: Overcoming Fear
Overcoming fear when leading worship in front of a congregation is a common challenge that many worship leaders face. Here are some strategies to help you overcome this fear: Continue reading
Posted in Church, God, Healing, Music, Wisdom, Worship
Tagged deep breathing, focus, meditation, prayer, preparation, reflect, relax, self-compassion, start small, support, visualize
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How Do You Develop A Strong Relationship With God?
God loves you and desires a deep and intimate relationship with you. Loving the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength is both an invitation and a commandment from God. The Bible provides valuable guidance on how to … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Church, God, Jesus, Worship
Tagged accept, believers, fellowship, forgiveness, Holy Spirit, Jesus as Lord, obedience, praise, prayer, repentance, Savior, scriptures, study
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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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7 Benefits of Being Filled With The Holy Spirit
What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit? A simple definition is this: ‘A follower of Jesus empowered to live the life God intended for them by submitting to the presence, power and purpose of the Holy Spirit in their lives.’ Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, blessings, boldly, communion, faith, fruit of the Spirit, God's Word, healing, Holy Spirit, joy, peace, power, prayer, prophecy, purpose, self-control, spiritual gifts, truth, witnesses, witnessing, Worship
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Guidelines For A Strong Worship Team
In any quality organization there are codes of conduct and concrete expectations. A number of years ago I attended a worship conference at Gateway Church in Dallas and was totally impressed by their worship team. Based on Gateway’s code of conduct … Continue reading
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Tagged attendance, Bible, code, excellence, God, guidelines, Jesus, lifestyle, modesty, Music, musicians, prayer, rehearsal, sincere, singer, standards
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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 in … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Family, God Adventures, Leadership
Tagged Bible, direction, God, prayer, relationship with God, wife, Winkie Pratney
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10 Things Every Worship Leader Needs To Work On
No matter how long I have been leading worship, there are always areas that I need to improve on. When you are doing well, it is too easy to get comfortable. But the truth is, none of us ever arrives. … Continue reading
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Seeking God In A Fast
Engaging in a time of prayer and fasting can be a meaningful spiritual practice to draw closer to God. Whether it is for 1 day, 3 days or longer, here are some suggestions to enhance your experience: Continue reading
Heart Health
I was recently reminded of the importance of keeping my heart spiritually healthy. I was reminded to keep my love for the Lord as a top priority in my life. What does that look like in your daily life? It … Continue reading
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