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Is God Testing Your Heart?
Life has a way of refining us. Just as fire tests the purity of silver and gold, Proverbs 17:3 tells us that “the Lord tests the heart.” But what does that mean for us as believers? Is God testing your … Continue reading
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Tagged character, doubts, faith, faithful, forgiveness, heart, love, Love God, patience, prayer, pressures, purify, refining, search me, strengthen, struggles, tempted, testing, trials, trust God, unanswered prayer
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My Goals for the Next 10 Years
Now that I’ve reached the grand old age of 70, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey God has taken me on. From pastoring and leading worship to mentoring musicians and traveling the world, I have been blessed beyond … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Church, Exercise, Family, God, God Adventures, Health, Jesus, Leadership, Music, Wisdom, Worship
Tagged 70 years old, Bible reading, blog, debt, devotional, faithfulness, finish strong, finish well, God's kingdom, health, impact, legacy, longevity, masterclass, mentoring, missions trip, music skills, musicians, passion, prayer, purpose, travel
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The Cost of Following God: Submitting to His Will Above Our Own
One of the most profound moments in Scripture is found in Mark 14:36, where Jesus, in the Garden of Gethsemane, prays these words: “Abba, Father,” He cried out, “everything is possible for You. Please take this cup of suffering away … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Church, God, God Adventures, Jesus, Wisdom
Tagged Big Picture, cross, desires, difficult, eternal life, faith, financial security, God's purposes, God's will, hardship, His timing, joy, mission, obedience, our will, peace, persecution, prayer, sacrifice, scripture, Surrender, Trust
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Warning: Why New Testament Obedience Still Matters
While New Testament believers are under grace and not the Law, Scripture is clear that neglecting God’s commands still has serious spiritual consequences. Let’s explore how the New Testament teaches the importance of obedience, worship, and faithfulness, along with the … Continue reading
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Tagged apathy, communion, community, consequences, dangers, divine correction, draw closer, faithfulness, forgive, God's commands, hardened heart, lukewarm, obedience, prayer, seek Him, spiritual growth, true faith, willful sin, Worship
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How Effective Prayer Changes Everything
James, the brother of Jesus, makes a powerful statement in James 5:16b: “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.” This verse is both an encouragement and a challenge. It reminds us that … Continue reading
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Tagged breakthroughs, changes lives, confidence, effective prayer, encouragement, faith, God moves, healing, hearts, His will, miracles, peace, persistent, powerful, pray daily, pray with faith, prayer, results, righteousness, sincerity, wisdom, wonderful results
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Keys to Seeing God’s Presence in Worship
As worship leaders, our greatest desire is not just to lead songs but to usher people into the presence of God. We long for those moments when worship goes beyond music and becomes a divine encounter—where hearts are transformed, healing … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Church, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Leadership, Music, Worship
Tagged atmosphere, authenticity, examine our hearts, faith, God's presence, healing, heart, His presence, holiness, holy place, humility, obedience, passion, prayer, relationship, seek God, Surrender, team, transformed, united
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Worship Leaders: A Call to Holiness
As worship leaders, we carry a profound responsibility—not just to lead music but to lead people into the presence of God. Our calling is more than a role; it’s a lifestyle of devotion, integrity, and holiness. In Leviticus 11:44, God … Continue reading
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Tagged character, credible, guard your heart, heart, His glory, holiness, holy, Holy lives, hypocrisy, impurity, lifestyle, love, prayer, pride, private lives, purity, repent, repentance, righteousness, scripture, secret place, service, serving, surrendered, Worship, worship leader
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Worship Leaders: The Power Of Patience and Gentle Words
“Patience can persuade a prince, and soft speech can break bones.” (Proverbs 25:15, NLT) As worship leaders, our words and attitudes carry great influence. In the heat of ministry, it’s easy to rely on authority or urgency to make things … Continue reading
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Tagged break bones, communication, conflict, encouragement, gentle words, growth, humility, kindness, nurture, patience, persistence, power, prayer, soft speech, trust Him, vision, waiting, wisdom
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How a Pastor Can Grow a Church: Lessons from the Parable of the Growing Seed
One of the most encouraging parables Jesus told about the Kingdom of God is found in Mark 4:26-29: “The Kingdom of God is like a farmer who scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, while he’s asleep or awake, … Continue reading
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Tagged church, church growth, community, culture, discipleship, God's timing, growth, harvest, leaders, plant faithfully, planting, prayer, preaching, process, relationships, seed, sending people, sowing, step by step, training, transformation, trust God, Worship
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What It Means to Follow Jesus
In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus calls His disciples with a simple yet life-altering invitation: “Follow Me and be My disciple.” (Mark 1:17, NLT) This call was not just for Peter, Andrew, James, and John—it is for every believer who … Continue reading
