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Lessons From the Cloud and Pillar of Fire

Exodus 13:21–22 “The LORD went ahead of them. He guided them during the day with a pillar of cloud, and at night with a pillar of fire, so they could travel by day or night. The LORD did not remove … Continue reading

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The Fourth Man in the Fire

Daniel 3 — God’s Presence in the Furnace The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel 3 is one of the most powerful demonstrations of faith and divine deliverance in all of Scripture. These three young Hebrew men refused … Continue reading

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Do Not Be Afraid, You Are Mine

One of the most comforting promises in Scripture is found in Isaiah 43:1–3. God speaks tenderly to His people, assuring them of His protection, His presence, and His love: “Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you.I have called … Continue reading

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God’s Cloud and Light: Guiding Us Through the Desert

In the book of Exodus, we find an incredible account of God’s guidance for His people: “The Lord went ahead of them. He guided them during the day with a pillar of cloud, and He provided light at night with … Continue reading

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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

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What Does the Glory of God Look Like?

In Ezekiel 44:4, the prophet writes, “I looked and saw that the glory of the Lord filled the Temple of the Lord, and I fell face down on the ground.” This remarkable encounter raises a profound question: what does the glory of God actually look like? 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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My Top 50 Modern Worship Songs for 2015

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 … Continue reading

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