Every church has a need for a technical director. Nearly every aspect of church is affected in some way by a technical service or function that needs to be performed by someone. Often times various people with different degrees of aptitude pitch in to cover the bases. Usually it falls on the music pastor or…
Occasionally I sit in on one of our Women’s Ministry Bible Studies. Currently they are involved in a study of the Women in the Bible. I would like to share a story with you, and the insight that God gave to me as a”Woman in Ministry” through this time of fellowship. It’s a story of…
You don’t have to look far to find conflict and turmoil. In fact, most reported news is good supporting evidence for the need for diversity and tolerance. But among these ideologies’ great hope for peace and acceptance, diversity and tolerance are failing in schools, places of employment, cities and governments and religious organizations. God seems…
Director’s Notes: This was an idea I had for quite some time. I had heard the phrase “I wasted the day with my son today” and I decided to turn the negative meaning into a positive one so I changed it to “I wasted the day away with my son today.” The content of the…
“Crucial” conversations are interpersonal exchanges at work or at home that we dread having but know we cannot avoid. How do you say what needs to be said while avoiding an argument with a boss, child, or relationship partner? Crucial Conversations offers readers a proven seven-point strategy for achieving their goals in all those emotionally,…
Within the past ten years, I have heard much talk about the keys worship songs and hymns are set in. Perhaps it was going on before the past ten years, but it seems to have been amplified recently. There are many reasons for this. With the popularity of Christian worship music, many church worship leaders…
As the church of Jesus Christ has entered a new century and a new millennium, along with the rest of the world, we find that her worship is in a state characterized by profound contradictions. The Good News On the one hand, the last thirty years have seen an explosion in interest in, and focus…
Director’s Notes: When I first became a Christian, I would pray about everything. I mean, every single thing – no matter how small. We forget that the Father wants to hear every little request. He delights in it. Somehow, just like the mom and dad in this sketch, we grow older and forget this. This…
At first glance if all you knew about Hillsong was from listening to their recordings or attending a concert, you might think that Hillsong is just a successful record label and publisher. It’s true they are hugely successful, launching worldwide church anthems such as Mighty To Save, Shout to the Lord, Salvation Is Here and…
“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose” – Roman 8:28 (NLT) It’s been almost a year since I wrote Consistency Please. I must admit that my journey for consistency in Him has taken me on yet another…
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