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The Songs or the Instrumentation? 2008-02-16 18:36:04 Do any others out there (particularly worship leaders, choir & team members) notice that it isn’t the type of songs that matters so much when it comes to “contemporary” versus “traditional” worship “styles” as much as the configuration of singers, instrumentalists, & how worship is led?
For example, we have a traditional [music] service as well [...]
Making Worship Meaningful 2008-03-13 20:15:07 As worship leaders plan worship gatherings, we must take into account those believers who will be present. What are their backgrounds? What are their life experiences? And, yes, to some degree, what are the ages that might be present? The answers to these questions will dictate to some degree or another what forms of worship [...] Read more:Meaningful
Irish Music for an Irish Day 2008-03-17 21:13:48 A little late, but I thought I’d post a Irish
tune for all of you to help celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
(Pardon my fake percussion…)
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Read more:Music
The Father’s Love Letter 2008-03-16 17:22:40 This was worth posting again:
My child,
You may not know me, but I know everything about you. Psalm 139:1
I know when you sit down and when you rise up. Psalm 139:2
I am familiar with all your ways. Psalm 139:3
Even the very hairs on your head are numbered. Matthew 10:29-31
For you were made in my image. Genesis [...] Read more:Father
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Compassion! 2008-03-20 23:38:23 I sponsor a child through Compassion
& know that some of you out there sponsor children as well. Yet there are so many more children out there in need of sponsors!
EDIT: You guys are awesome! Amando now has a sponsor!
This is Amando, a child in Honduras. He is nine years old [...]
Compassion Friday 2008-04-04 08:12:39 I’ve decided that I’m going to post each week about a child who has been waiting for more than six months for a sponsor through Compassion
. I was so excited that someone sponsored Amando within a few days of the last post. For today’s Compassion Friday
, meet Oscar, a nine year old boy [...]
Not Quiet, Loud 2008-04-09 12:09:21 I read an interesting blog post the other day about how quiet time shouldn’t necessarily be “quiet.” In fact, he states that quiet time should probably be called “noisy time.” One particular quote that stood out to me:
…the standard practice for both public and private prayer is to speak so as to be heard by [...] Read more:Quiet
Compassion Friday 2008-04-11 10:14:26 Well, I’m a little sad on this CompassionFriday
. Oscar has still not received a sponsor, & has been waiting, as stated last Friday, for OVER SIX MONTHS for a sponsor. It costs less than a tank of gas to sponsor a child per month (only $32!) so if you feel God is calling you [...]
Let the Flowers Grow! 2008-04-12 13:24:29 Firstly, a note that Oscar is still in need of a sponsor. Would you like to help?
Last night at small group, God brought a great metaphor to us I thought was worth sharing here.
We interpreted what God was impressing upon us as our needing to truly empty ourselves of all that hinders our relationship with [...] Read more:Flowers
Morning… 2008-04-14 06:46:55 It’s [kinda] sappy & I don’t care!
I want to write for You
I want to sing to You
I want to create,
inspiration from You.
So much I want to do, write, sing, create;
So many I want to know You –
Your love, mercy & grace.
More than anything,
I just want to be with You,
To rest in You, Jesus,
To [...] Read more:Morning
Is God Calling You To Help? 2008-04-17 21:14:49 OSCAR IS STILL WAITING FOR A SPONSOR.
I’ve been posting a Compassion blurb for these children in need of your help each Friday, but Oscar still has no sponsor from last week! I’m posting now in hopes that he will receive a sponsor before I post again tomorrow afternoon, in hopes that we can feature yet [...] Read more:Calling
Ripening 2008-04-25 16:50:04 Driving around in our city shows me time & again just how intensely hungry the inhabitants are for God. They don’t even know it, but they are so hungry for Him — it’s seen in how they seek after ways to fill the God-shaped hole inside of them, not knowing that only God can bring [...]
Join in Prayer Today 2008-04-26 09:25:24 Christians Summoned to Day of Repentance: “…gathering the body of Christ together in unity, humbly coming before our Lord, seeking His face and … asking for Him to be placed back in the center of our lives and our nation…”
Join in praying today for repentance & revival in our nation, for our leaders, & that [...] Read more:Prayer
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Compassion Friday 2008-05-02 08:12:15 It’s CompassionFriday
again, & this week, I present to you Viviane, an eight year old girl in Rwanda. She has been waiting over six months for a sponsor! For only $32/month you can sponsor this young lady & write her encouraging letters as well. Is God prompting you to help?
EDIT: Viviane has already received [...]
Faith Not Feeling & Other Thoughts 2008-05-03 17:50:54 I think so often we search for feelings & experiences, forgetting that the truth of God’s Word needs to be looked to FIRST. We can only gain the knowledge & discernment we need through studying His Word, not basing our relationship with God too greatly on feelings or experiences. Our own feelings cannot be trusted–they [...] Read more:Faith
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What’s Laminin?! 2008-05-08 20:55:20 An excerpt from a message by Louie Giglio entitled “How Great Is Our God.” This is so worth the watch!!!
Compassion Friday 2008-05-09 07:37:12 EDIT: Javier has been sponsored! Wow wow! Thank you, Mattyb, & God bless you both!
Today, we meet Javier, an eight year old boy in Honduras who has been waiting over six months for a sponsor! His birthday is this month as well — what a great gift it would be for him to [...] Read more:Compassion
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Help Compassion For Free! 2008-05-11 18:13:03 Did you know that you can help out Compassion
International for FREE? All you have to do is change the search engine you use! See below:
Search Kindly: For the month of May, Search Kindly will give all proceeds earned by you using their search engine (freely) to Compassion. Also, Buy Kindly helps you shop (think [...]
He Knows Our Names 2008-05-10 08:25:13 A worship leader from the Netherlands visits his Compassion child & family. Kleenex warning!
(Oh, I didn’t notice video posted about laminin wasn’t working! …It’s fixed now.)
He Knows My Name
Music & lyrics by Tommy Walker
I have a Maker
He formed my heart
Before even time began
My life was in His hand
He knows my name
He knows my every thought
He [...] Read more:Names
Compassion Friday 2008-05-15 06:27:50 Yes, it’s actually Thursday, but I won’t be able to post this tomorrow, so I’m opting for a day early!
Meet five year old Stephanie from Ghana:
Stephanie lives with her mother. Her duties at home include helping in the kitchen, running errands and cleaning. Her mother is sometimes employed.
For fun, Stephanie enjoys singing, listening to music [...] Read more:Compassion
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Emmaus 2008-05-19 15:45:52 I returned home yesterday evening after my Walk to Emmaus.
I don’t really have words to describe it. God is amazing. Let us give of ourselves to Him & His purposes in love & without fear! Let all Christ followers be ministers of God’s love & the Good News of His grace!
De Colores!
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Compassion Friday 2008-05-23 12:09:26 Today is Friday
, & I have to admit I’m a little late in posting this! Today I present to you, Henrry, a four year old boy in Nicaragua. He has been waiting over six months for a sponsor, & with only $32/month you can make a HUGE difference in his life!
Henrry lives with his [...] Read more:Compassion
Compassion Friday 2008-05-30 12:51:41 I wanted to post this earlier in the day, but my internet is down at home. Nonetheless, here is the featured child in need of your sponsorship (only $32/month) - help a child in Jesus’ name today! Meet eight year old Bigabiro in Rwanda:
Bigabiro lives with his grandmother. [Special note: Bigabiro is an orphan.] His [...] Read more:Compassion
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Reflecting After Emmaus 2008-06-03 16:49:41 I wrote the following a while ago, but haven’t been able to share it yet. God used my Walk to Emmaus to teach me & remind me of things already taught, things I struggle with living the relationship with Him moment-to-moment. Just a few days after the retreat, I read Jan’s blog post here which [...] Read more:Reflecting
Compassion Friday 2008-06-06 09:10:26 Today, I present to you eight year old Tasya in Indonesia, who has been waiting for over six months for a sponsor. For less than a tank of gas costs, you can end her wait & help her to receive health care, education, & also love through knowing God & through your letters & sponsorship.
Tasya [...] Read more:Compassion
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Questions for Guitarists! 2008-06-10 06:48:02 Some of you who read this blog are worship leaders & play guitar, or play guitar whether for church or elsewhere! Some of you also know I just purchased an acoustic guitar, & I would love for you to answer some or all of the questions posed here! I have experience with other instruments (my [...]
Compassion Friday 2008-06-13 08:22:40 Today I present to you Justene, a four year old in Haiti who has been waiting over six months for a sponsor. Begin making a difference in his life through monthly $32 contributions & also letters to him, reminding him of God’s love for him. Justene turns FIVE at the end of THIS month! What [...] Read more:Compassion
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Must-Have Mac Freeware 2008-06-14 21:21:50 Where are the other Mac users out there? I know you are out there!
Share your favorite/must-have freeware programs, utilities & such for Mac!
My picks:
Audio Recorder: Loads fast when I have a melody in my head & want to record on the go. (Tiger / Leopard)
iBackup: GREAT hard drive backup program!
TigerLaunch: Quick access to [...] Read more:Freeware
Worship Planning: Be Organized 2008-06-18 15:19:18 I’ve only been leading worship for a short time, but I’ve already learned that being organized makes worship planning much easier! Some things that have worked for me that fellow worship leaders may find useful:
#1. Use dry-erase boards.
A good way to keep post-its & such from cluttering your workspace! Use it to write down song [...]
I AM - Instrument of Wonders 2008-06-28 10:35:24 Wow, I sure did forget about this Bible study. Finally decided to do the final lesson in part two (God’s timing is right though, isn’t it?) There is more yet though! See Lisa’s I AM So You Don’t Have To Be Bible Study
An excerpt:
Too often our identity is found in a material possession or social [...] Read more:Instrument
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