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Perserverance

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

Vanilla

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 rhythm. I liked them both, but if you asked me to pick my favorite, I would have said the . . . → Read More: Vanilla

Joy Robbers

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

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

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

The Continuum of Excellence, Part 1

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

Reinventing Yourself

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

St. Patrick

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

Selfish

My wife is a woman of great faith. Throughout our marriage, she has prayed boldly for some audacious prayer requests. Some of these bold requests I disagreed with, most infamously that God would test us financially. I didn’t understand why she wanted to pray that, but God did answer that prayer, . . . → Read More: Selfish

Clean

I ran across this quote in the internet recently, and it caught my attention.

Imbesi’s Law Of The Conservation Of Filth: In Order For Something To Become Clean, Something Else Must Become Dirty.

I’m not sure who Imbesi is or why he would want to conserve filth. However, as I . . . → Read More: Clean