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Overcoming a Critical Spirit: Learning to Speak Life

“Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.” — Ephesians 4:29 (NLT) My uncle passed away recently at the age of … Continue reading

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Handling Criticism as a Worship Leader: When to Learn and When to Ignore

“If you ignore criticism, you will end in poverty and disgrace; if you accept correction, you will be honored.” – Proverbs 13:18 (NLT) As a worship leader, criticism is inevitable. Whether it comes from your pastor, team members, congregation, or … Continue reading

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How to differentiate between constructive and destructive criticism?

The book of Proverbs offers several principles to help discern when criticism is justified and should be accepted, or when it should be disregarded: Continue reading

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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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