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My “Wake Up” Playlist on Spotify

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By My Side

January 22, 2014 9:17 AM Like most mornings I awoke to my iPhone “Wake Up to Worship” mix at 5:45 AM, but unlike most mornings I let it play rather than rushing to hit snooze or turn it off. Boy … Continue reading

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Draw Near, Hold Fast, Stir Up!

As I’m looking ahead to 2014 I want to look to God’s Word with the leading of the Holy Spirit and consider how I ought to lead our congregation. I want to be courageous in my leadership, never forsaking humility … Continue reading

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Part 2: What We Get out of Worship

June 5, 2013 9:00 AM Once we’ve established that we come to the worship service first and foremost as a producer of praise, not a consumer, we can rightly consider what we ought to desire to get out of a … Continue reading

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My soul, my life, my all

September 16, 2012 10:35 PM This is my outline for my charge to all Trinity worship teams for the 2012/13 ministry year. I shared this on Saturday, at the worship workshop. It was an awesome time of fellowship together, with … Continue reading

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Congrats to a Good Friend

June 16, 2010 7:46 AM Having just returned from a glorious 2-week vacation, I’m excited to be back home and back to work. But, before I return to my thoughts on excellence, I want to send congratulations to worship team member and … Continue reading

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‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

June 2, 2010 12:42 PM ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus Hymn by Louisa M. R. Stead ‘Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus Just to take Him at His word Just to rest upon His promise Just to … Continue reading

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On Humility

May 26, 2010 7:10 AM In my previous post on excellence, I focused on its precursor, humility. I’m not done yet, so here are a few more thoughts. A Christian without humility is an anomaly. The gospel of Jesus Christ declares that, “For … Continue reading

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This is My Father’s World

May 12, 2010 9:56 PM Our hymn of the month for May came alive to me a few summers ago on a family vacation to the Redwoods along the Northern California Coast. We were in the car returning to our campground after … Continue reading

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On the Pursuit of Excellence

May 12, 2010 8:48 AM “Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy.” (Psalms 33:3 NIV) One of the challenges I face as a worship leader is the quest for excellence, both personally and for those I lead … Continue reading

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