We live in a culture that is held hostage by doing. We constantly hear messages that tell us we have to do more to be good enough, strong enough, beautiful enough, smart enough, to be accepted. The Holy Spirit works in us not just so we can “do good” but so that we can “bear fruit.”
Growing a choir requires a lot of hard work, dedication and preparation. But the end result? It’s beautiful music to the ears! In today’s article, Mary Crowson shares 5 tips for growing a church choir.
Every major figure in the Bible talked about the importance of Sabbath. Jesus himself was faithful to practice it. The Bible in both testaments claims it as the key to healthy living — spiritually, mentally and physically. And yet, ministry leaders seldom take it seriously and often dangerously neglect it in our own lives.
As I dive more into the Gospels and epistles of the New Testament, I realize that the call to discipleship involves the summons to presence and practice. We’re called to be with Jesus and practice what he does.
January 29, 2015 Proverbs 29:25-26 (read the whole chapter) Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.Many seek an audience with a ruler,
