Worship isn’t just what happens just on Sunday mornings. N0- it’s a Monday- Sunday lifestyle. From time to time I forget that truth and God has to bring me back to where I need to be. Last week, the Lord had to do just that- again! I am the Worship Pastor at our church working “part-time.” In addition to church ministry, I have several other ministries going, plus a family. Needless to say, life gets very busy. Continue reading
“The Power of a Gospel Song”
What comes from the heart truly touches the heart! I didn’t come up with that saying, but wow isn’t it true? It’s especially true when it comes to gospel music. After interviewing many great artists, song-writers and listening to testimonies at the National Quartet Convention, my heart is overwhelmed by the power of gospel music.
I had a chance to visit with Squire Parsons and listen to him explain how scripture and personal experience is where he gets inspiration to write. I would dare to say, most gospel songwriters agree. I’ve heard the phrase “gospel music changes lives” so much in my life, it’s almost become cliche’, but I’m respecting the power of gospel music in a fresh way. Obviously- there is power in the biblical truth of the lyric and the beauty of the music stirs emotions and softens hearts. I’m convinced that many gospel songs are saturated with the anointing of the Holy Spirit and thus demands a response. Continue reading
”Ministry Follows Faith Testing”
(Published SGNScoops Magazine September 2011)
I’m so excited to introduce my Grandmother this month! There’s not another person, in my eyes, that illustrates this month’s topic of “faithfulness” like she does. I will introduce her later, but first- let’s look at “Faith.”
In the Christian life, everything begins and ends with faith. The Bible tells us in Hebrews 12:2 that God initiates AND perfects it too. First we step out in faith, and then we walk in faith. As we’re walking, God will test our faithfulness. When we pass the faithfulness test, God will lead us into new realms of ministry requiring a new leap of faith. Following an intense time of faith-testing, a God-initiated ministry will emerge. I believe our Christian life follows this cycle until we’re called home. Continue reading
This week at our church *Rock Pointe* we had a man that had been visiting our church for a while to give his heart to the Lord. I have to say, I couldn’t keep my eyes closed during prayer- I didn’t want to miss seeing his face as his redemption took place. I admit, I was skeptical and thought to myself- how do you really know if he means what he’s doing or is he just having an emotional release? I prayed, I peeked and was amazed at what I saw next. No, I didn’t see angels floating in the air strumming harps, but I did see the most beautiful thing take place. Continue reading
