Maybe you’ve heard of Special Agent Jethro Gibbs in the series NCIS. He is known for his rules which he has complied over the years to help navigate his life. His “Rule #11” is: When the job is done, walk away. In some ways, that is what Sunday is. Sunday is the day when we … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Worship
A 500 year old altar
At least for me, 1 & 2 Chronicles are not always the most inspiration books in the Bible. But earlier this week, I notice a little phrase in the first chapter of 2 Chronicles: 5 Moreover, the bronze altar that Bezalel the son of Uri, son of Hur, had made, was there before the tabernacle … Continue reading
Are you singing
My wife is always looking for an excuse to sing. I haven’t hear it in a long time, but when I was a boy there was a saying that went like this: He’ll fight at the drop of a hat and he’ll drop the hat. Well, my wife is like that when it comes to … Continue reading
Recently I met up with my dear friend and world class Minister of Worship, Jonathan Sawyer and he agreed to an interview. In this interview Pastor Jonathan Sawyer and I discuss the importance of worship ministry in the local church and, speaking from a vast reservoir of experience, Jonathan gives some great tips and resources … Continue reading
Recently I ran into my friend, world class worship leader/pastor, Jonathan Sawyer and we discussed some of the vital dynamics of having an effective Worship ministry in the local church. Continue reading
Forgive me…
When Jesus taught us to pray, he included repentance (“Forgive us our trespasses…”). How often should we repent? I think it’s safe to say Jesus had in mind at least once a week. This Sunday, be sure to include repentance in your worship experience. This will require humility and being willing to admit that you … Continue reading
Sing for joy!
Sonja is the singer in our family–both at home and church (and pretty much everywhere else). When it comes to singing in church, I must confess, I am more prone to be looking at my watch judging how much time the singing is taking away from the time I have to preach than I am … Continue reading
Day 10/40-days: You gotta bow before you can stand
Genesis 18:2-3 (NKJV) So he lifted his eyes and looked, and behold, three men were standing by him; and when he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them, and bowed himself to the ground, 3 and said, “My Lord, if I have now found favor in Your sight, do not pass on … Continue reading
Day 9/40: Don’t hurry to leave.
Genesis 18:22 (NKJV) Then the men turned away from there and went toward Sodom, but Abraham still stood before the Lord. Don’t hurry to leave church today. Oh how quickly we depart to go back out into Sodom. Tarry at the house of the Lord today. If you are privileged to be called to a … Continue reading
