Category Archives: Church

Am I Saved?

How to Be Saved—and How to Know for Sure It’s one of the most important questions a person can ever ask: Am I saved?Not “Am I religious?” or “Am I a good person?” but “Am I right with God?” The … Continue reading

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Jesus at the Table with the “Scum”: A Lesson in Mercy Over Religion

Imagine the scene: a lively dinner party in a tax collector’s house. The host is Matthew (also called Levi), a man who had just walked away from his lucrative but despised career collecting taxes for Rome. Jesus is there, reclining … Continue reading

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Perfect Love Drives Out Fear — Even the Fear of Disease

In recent years, fear has taken on a very specific shape for many people. Fear of germs. Fear of disease. Fear of getting sick—or making someone else sick. We sanitize, distance, mask, monitor symptoms, and watch the news, often with … Continue reading

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My Top Worship Songs for 2026

Picking great songs for your congregation and worship band is one of the most important tasks of a worship leader. Great songs have a sense of God’s Spirit on them. Great worship songs make you want to sing them again and again. Great songs cause your spirit to rise in worship to the Lord. Continue reading

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Never Too Old: When God Calls Later in Life

One of the quiet lies our culture tells us is that our best years are behind us. We are taught—sometimes subtly, sometimes directly—that usefulness belongs to the young, the energetic, the innovative. But when we open the Bible, we discover … Continue reading

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Guidelines for Worship Team Ministry

Healthy worship ministries are built on both spiritual depth and clear expectations. These guidelines exist to create a culture of excellence, unity, and freedom—where worship leaders can serve with confidence and integrity. Spiritual & Team Commitments Worship team members are … Continue reading

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New Year, Ancient Faith: A Biblical View of Fresh Beginnings

Every January, the calendar turns a page and the world pauses—if only briefly—to reflect, reset, and resolve. Gyms fill up, planners are purchased, and phrases like “new year, new you” are everywhere. For Christians, however, the deeper question isn’t about … Continue reading

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12 Keys To An Amazing 2026

As another year approaches, many people rush to make resolutions—most of which fade by February. But an amazing year isn’t built on wishful thinking. It’s shaped by daily choices, deep roots, and clear priorities. Scripture reminds us that “the path … Continue reading

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When Hearts Turn: Elijah, Repentance, and the Final Words of the Old Testament

Malachi 4:5–6 “Look, I am sending you the prophet Elijah before the great and dreadful day of the Lord arrives. His preaching will turn the hearts of fathers to their children, and the hearts of children to their fathers. Otherwise … Continue reading

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20 Things I Am Thankful for in 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, my heart is full. Gratitude has a way of slowing us down and helping us see the goodness of God that might otherwise blur into the busyness of life. Scripture tells us to “give … Continue reading

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