Ministry
In our Ministry section you will find articles that will feed your soul. Slow down, take some time for yourself and replenish the well so you can feed those around you.
Are You Pushing the Right Doors?
I’m just coming out of a fairly interesting season in my life. There have been things I’ve tried in the past year or so that have worked and brought some joy, and things I’ve tried that haven’t, and have caused some frustration. I’ve probably not been at my best through this time, if I’m honest,…
Who has time to be creative?
Creative time “robbers” I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with the word “creative” as part of my job description. Sure, I love the fact I was hired to create something, but then the pressure sets in. I was hired to create something, but church planting, facility expansion, more work to accomplish than staff to accomplish it…
An Introduction
I always wanted to be an actor. Long before the days of reality TV, I’d make up plays, portray multiple characters, and perform for whomever would watch. Sometimes my only audience would be the mirror! I started my school’s first and only drama department and went on to get my BA, and eventually an MA…
The Rain Of His Presence
Have you ever just sat and listened to it rain? I was sitting in my car one day waiting for the heavy down pours of rain to stop, when my eyes suddenly focused on the hood of my car. The rain drops were dancing about when they hit the hood of my car. The sound…
God’s Beauty
Have you ever been captivated by something beautiful? I am sure we all have at one time or another. After a long day I decided to check my Facebook account. I scrolled down my page page as I usually do, but this time a beautiful photo popped up and grabbed my attention. I was so…
Spirit and Truth: Don’t be a Tool (be an instrument)
“You’re such a tool!” The above is a fairly common expression these days. There’s even a band named TOOL. I’ve never been called a ‘tool’, but I have wondered just what that expression means. According to Merriam-Webster, a Tool is: “One that is used or manipulated by another.” A different source adds: “Characterized by low…
Hebrew is a Musical Language
The ancient Hebrew language is unique, because it did not evolve as other languages. Many Bible scholars consider it to be the language God spoke to Adam in the Garden of Eden, and supernaturally preserved by his descendants. This was in spite of the fact that the Jews did not have their own homeland for…
Limitless Demonstrations of Love
Praise choruses or hymns? Which should it be? Is God calling me to a specific church because their music style speaks to me? I have a great deal of heartache over the issues of music in church and how it is dividing so many. I mean, really? People are willing to go to the wall…
Can An Instrument Prophesy?
Recently I was approached by a member of our congregation, and she asked me, “Did you hear the guitars prophesying to us this morning”? I probably looked a little startled by her comment. She was so sure as to what she thought she heard and felt. Naturally, she was waiting for my response. I…
Spirit and Truth: a vision of love
“…I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.” –Joel 2:28 Have you ever had a vision? I hadn’t, until one time a few years ago when God placed a very clear vision in my mind. I…