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Grace: it’s amazing!
This hymn begins and ends with joy at God’s amazing, incredible, mind-blowing, astonishing, remarkable, unbelievable, astounding, breathtaking, exciting, fascinating and marvelous grace to His children. Why would we choose to sing it as though we are sad and mournful? Continue reading
It’s New Year’s Eve – Eat, drink, and be merry
New Year’s Resolutions seldom last into February, but once written on the heart, a Scripture verse can last a lifetime and bring you great joy. Continue reading
Advent: What are you waiting for?
The word “Advent” means the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. Advent season is a time of waiting and preparing ourselves for that arrival. Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Devotions for Women, faith walk, Inspiration, Personal Musings, Spirituality, worship
Tagged Acts 1:9-11, advent, christmas, second comiing
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Don’t give up on prayer
The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. Continue reading
A reason to celebrate
Earlier this week our President said that he hoped businesses and public places could begin to open up and our country start to return to normal by Easter. When I heard that I felt a surge of hope followed by … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, faith walk, Inspiration, Personal Musings, Spirituality, worship
Tagged celebrate, corona virus, Easter
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A Sample Children’s Sermon
I was recently asked by my pastor to prepare the children’s sermon for our worship hour. I was hesitant because I know how tricky it can be to present something meaningful for both children and the rest of the congregation. … Continue reading
Adapt, resist, or transform?
I once participated in a webinar of church leaders discussing the need for adaptive change in the organized church. It was proposed that the only way for the church to thrive in modern culture is to adapt to it. Although … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, faith walk, Inspiration, Personal Musings, Spirituality, worship
Tagged #resist, Matthew 5:13, the church today
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Something is missing…
“O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth” Psalm 96:9 (KJV). Definitions of worship 1 : to honor or reverence as a divine being or supernatural power. 2 : to regard with great or extravagant … Continue reading
The meaning of life
God created everything for His pleasure (“…and He saw that it was very good.” -Gen 1:31). With that in mind, I have long believed the purpose of my life is to please God. A few days ago I had my … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Devotions for Women, faith walk, Inspiration, Spirituality, Women's Ministry, worship
Tagged John MacArthur, love gift, the meaning of life
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Open letter to congregational worship leaders
Having been on both sides, serving as a worship leader for many years and also sitting in a variety of pews, I feel at least moderately qualified to address what I see as a common issue in today’s churches: Worship … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Personal Musings, Spirituality, worship
Tagged worship leaders, worship music
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Power Walking with Jonna 