Let The Choir Teach Worship Songs

I have always believed that the role of the worship choir is to lead worship, from the minute they walk on stage. That has evolved from being on stage for the whole service, including the sermon, to being on stage for everything but the sermon.

The role of the worship choir has always been to prepare through rehearsals music for the weekend services. That has evolved as there has been a shift in the type of music we prepare. We have gone from preparing only ‘special choir ministry songs’ to a combination of ‘ministry songs’ and ‘songs that we will teach the congregation.’ That line often blurs when a ‘special song’ is used for the second or the third time and the congregation catches on and begins to sing. That’s what happened this past Sunday. Continue Reading…


The Thread In Worship

It is my hope that there is always a continual ‘thread’ of the gospel in our worship services. We want our services to be Christ-centered worship. As I looked over the words to the songs for tomorrow’s service I noticed the ‘thread.’ Here is what I saw. Continue Reading…


Groupme, a communication tool

There are those occasions when you need to get a text to a group of people and although some phones and operating systems allow this action, not everyone knows how to do this.

There are those occasions I need to send a text to a group of people and with a simple app I am able to do so.

Groupme.

Groupme is a free app Continue Reading…


Riches I Heed Not?

Really…can I really say ‘riches I heed not?’

It seems I am always looking for resources to do “this or that” around my house. Or, “I wish I had more money to get a new set of golf clubs.” Or, I really would like some “new clothes.” Yes ladies guys make that last statement also.

So…can I really say ‘riches I heed not?’

That line comes one of my favorite hymns Be Thou My Vision (I have posted the words and video below). I like it for a number of reasons: it has a great melody, it is singable and the text is great poetry. Most of the stanzas are encouraging and refreshing. It is easy to sing for those reasons.

I don’t like it because the words on the next to the last stanza are so convicting…riches I heed not…REALLY? Continue Reading…


A ‘man’ list

2012 brings with it my 30th wedding anniversary. I was and am blessed with a Godly wife who is a dedicated Christ-follower. God and His Spirit have been with us and protected us, allowing us to journey through life. I am so thankful for His protection and guidance.

My children are now in their late teens and middle twenties, and if it is in God’s plan, the day until their journey into marriage is close.

I keep wondering have I been a good a dad? Have I been and am I a good role model to my children? Do I show proper love and honor to my wife?

I am right in the middle of reading the new book from Mark Driscoll, Real Marriage: The Truth About Sex, Friendship, and Life Together. In the book Mark and his wife explore the God authored principles for a healthy marriage. In a chapter just for men, Mark lays out a list of eleven things that every man should be implementing in their home. Continue Reading…


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