Destitute, Desperate, and Insufficient
By Donna Patrick - April 21, 2008
...not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord of hosts (Zech 4:6(b) I am the Lord, that is my name; I will not give my glory to another, Nor my praise to graven images (Isaiah 42:8) As music ministers, we are accountable to a lot of people. We are accountable to our pastors to run the music ministry as efficiently as possible; to our choir members to respect their time in rehearsal and use that time as wisely as possible; to the congregation to present songs t...

Faith’s Language
By John A. White - April 16, 2008
At the end of “Saving Private Ryan,” the elderly James Ryan, turns from Captain John Miller’s grave (played by Tom Hanks) and asks his wife, “Am I a good man?” Sometimes other people, with their unique perspective of our actions, are better positioned to assess the incongruities between what we think about ourselves and behavior (Romans 7:1). Although the answers can be disturbing, asking is necessary for our maturity in Christ. Examining our behavior gives voice to beliefs that we otherwise ignor...

The Root of Worship
By Russell Henderson - April 08, 2008
One of my favorite passages on worship is Romans 12:1, and I believe that this verse gives us a true definition of what it really means to worship. Let’s read this verse from the NIV and the Amplified Bible. Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. (NIV) I APPEAL to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view of [all] the mercies of God, to mak...

Maintaining Ministry Passion
By John A. White - March 24, 2008
"When you set yourself on fire, people love to come and see you burn." John Wesley I am grateful for the opportunity you are giving me as you read this article. In exchange for your effort, I hope to give back something that you already have, especially if you are in the ministry. In short, I desire to kindle afresh the gift that is in you. It is not that I presume your passion has dwindled or you’re losing interest. But I believe our passion is quenched when we are pressed against ...

The Destroyer
By Stephen M. Newman - March 18, 2008
John 10:10, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." We all know how sin can wreck our lives. The decisions we make can cause us to lose our jobs, families, friends and more. We tend to think that some sins only affect us and no one else. I've heard people say, "getting drunk doesn't hurt anyone but the drinker. It's the sins like lying, murder and stealing that are the real sins because they affect others as...

Ignitecharts.com
By Russell Henderson - March 12, 2008
The growing emphasis on fresh music and worship in our churches has caused many new worship leaders and songwriters to spring up out of our own local congregations! However, many smaller churches don't have the resources or the funds to provide resources to those budding songwriters. There are so many new worship songs just waiting to be sung in churches all over the world, but all the songwriter can do is scribble it out on notebook paper and struggle through teaching it to the team. <a...

Worship
By Ron Man - March 06, 2008
Corporate worship is a crucial defining activity for the Body of Christ. God's people come together to join their hearts and voices in praise to God for His greatness and in thanks for His goodness. Many Christian activities can be done alone or in small groups; but corporate worship is by its very nature something that involves the local church gathered. Worship is a response to God for who He is and for what He has done for us in Jesus Christ. Th...

Food For Thought
By Stephen M. Newman - Feb 17, 2008
A thought on worship.... "If I think what I do on Sunday's is true worship, I have missed it. If I go to church to see what I can get, I have missed it. If I judge my worship by how I feel, I have missed it. Worship is living a life of obedience to the Lord in all things. It's not only about singing to Him. When I have obeyed His will for my life on a daily basis, when I seek Him with all my heart, soul and mind, when I come before Him in my private and corporate worship with all I have...

See His Glory 2008
By Michael Dottin - Feb 12, 2008
WORSHIP & MUSIC MINISTRY CONFERENCE Who: Michael Dottin Ministries What: See His Glory 2008: Worship & Music Ministry Conference When: Saturday, June 14, 2008 (9am – 4:30pm) Where: Vineyard Christian Fellowship 170 Rindge Avenue Cambridge, MA For More Information: Joanne Dottin at 617.876.9703 Website: www.michaeldottin.com Email: mmdehc@aol.com Click <a href="http://www.michaeldottin.com/resources/See+His+Glory+2008+Fly...

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