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This is a non-political post. All comments on this site or social media will be deleted. This is a common-sense and common-decency post, which unfortunately are not that common anymore. Something has happened in our culture where people feel it is their right to say whatever they want. While free speech . . . → Read More: Make “If You Can’t Say Anything Nice, Don’t Say Anything At All” Great Again!
ENJOY It’s one of my favorite words that my wife says. On the way to a fun outing, she’ll say, “Enjoy!” When I’m headed off to lunch with someone, she’ll say, “Enjoy!” There’s just something about hearing that word that makes the experience even better. Not only does it take away . . . → Read More: Enjoy
We all have things in our lives that are challenges for us. Some may be physical, some may be emotional. Some may be self-inflicted, and some things may be beyond our control. All of the challenges we face can be discouraging, especially when the challenges seem unsurmountable. The Oxford Dictionary defines . . . → Read More: Perserverance
Recently, my choir sang a two-song set in chapel. The first one was an upbeat arrangement of a popular worship song, and the second a traditional hymn modernized with some new rhythms. I liked them both, but if you asked me to pick my favorite, I would have said the . . . → Read More: Vanilla
Ever had something rob you of your joy? Pop your bubble? Rain on your parade? I had this happen to me recently. I had just finished a great time of worship and I sat at my computer. First mistake. Second mistake, I opened up a program that documented some criticism toward . . . → Read More: Joy Robbers
To Serve The last phrase in the purpose statement of the Cedarville University Worship Program is “to serve.” This comes naturally for most of our students as they have already served in their local church ministry before coming to CU. However, it is often contrary to human nature; we would rather . . . → Read More: To Serve
Worshipers Our Identity The second word in our Cedarville Worship Program’s mission statement is “worshipers.” We look for students who have the heart of a worshiper, and we seek to develop that heart while they are here. While I am currently writing an entire book on what it means to be . . . → Read More: Worshipers
As worship leaders, we are charged with helping our groups prepare for Sunday on a weekly basis. Part of that preparation includes rehearsal time in which our groups practice to improve their individual skills as well as playing together as a group. Sometimes, we are helping musicians who only play during . . . → Read More: The Continuum of Excellence, Part 1
Career Change I grew up in a pastor’s home, so I understood ministry well. I didn’t want to automatically go into ministry but did feel God’s call to prepare for my future. I continued my schooling through my master’s degree and felt that Christian education may be where God was calling . . . → Read More: Reinventing Yourself
Having Irish roots, my family always celebrated St. Patrick’s day. Wearing green to represent our Irish heritage (as well as avoiding getting pinched) was always the order of the day. Special shamrock cookies usually were served to celebrate. Even though the holiday bears his name, I would venture to say that . . . → Read More: St. Patrick |
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