It’s easy to find examples of self-assured, strong leaders who drive toward their goals with conviction and confidence and never take “no” for an answer. ...
If you want to level-up your team’s engagement, performance, and loyalty, Proverbs 1:3 shares three keys to help you do it. “For receiving prudent instruction ...
“They were unable to enter because of unbelief.” – Hebrews 3:19 How many Promised Lands do we miss because we refuse to believe we can ...
“Now if I live on in the flesh, this means fruitful work for me…” Philippians 1:22-2a “Fruitful work” is not busywork. It is not killing ...
My word for this year is UNDAUNTED. To me this represents being steadfast in the face of adversity, pressing forward even when it’s hard, and ...
“Like a flitting sparrow or a fluttering swallow, an undeserved curse goes nowhere.” (Proverbs 26:2) That’s a great sentiment, but WHY does an undeserved “curse” ...
Greatness is a prize worth seeking, but the WAY we seek it matters. “Do you see a person skilled in his work? He will stand ...
“Peter replied ‘Repent and be baptized each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins and you will receive ...
The greatest barrier to your True Success is your imagination. You dream too small and so you do not strive. You dream too big without ...
“Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks he is wise in this age, let him become a fool so he can become ...
I see plenty of people asking “What kind of world are we giving our children?” I don’t see quite as many asking “What kind of ...
Years ago I heard a talk that completely changed my thinking about how to communicate and connect with others, and it transformed my ability to ...
“Love does no wrong to a neighbor. Love, therefore, is the fulfillment of the law.” (Romans 13:10) Love is a word our culture loves to ...
AI tools have been steadily gaining traction for a while now, but why has ChatGPT exploded so rapidly? Because it feels more “human.” Nobody hears ...
On a bike ride with my family the other day, a black snake darted right across our path. Thankfully, we simply rolled on by and ...
If you’re 100% sure your growing business or career is NOT causing ANY issues in your relationships, feel free to skip this post. BUT, if ...
When a woman (or anyone) says she’s fine, but doesn’t seem like it, it could mean: SHE IS FINE, BUT… SHE’S NOT FINE, BUT…
...“What can we do to perform the works of God?” they asked. Jesus replied, “This is the work of God – that you believe in ...
“Therefore, when Jesus realized they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain by ...
The aging Methodists sang this out with gusto. I was so blessed to be visiting the little country church where my wife grew up, and was a little surprised when they started to play this song. My surprise quickly turned to delight as these wonderful saints sang out these wonderful …
TOPICS: Bethel, grace, Jeremy Riddle, worship
This kicked off our anniversary with a bang! Last weekend my wife and I were blessed to be able to go out of town for our first anniversary. I love starting off trips with a good song, and when I saw this one in my iTunes library, I knew THIS …
TOPICS: fun, Paul Baloche, praise, Psalms, road trips
My wife got this stuck in my head… and I’m so grateful! The other day at home she started singing it. “It’s your breath, in our lungs, so we pour out our praise, pour out our praise…” It hasn’t left me since, and I can’t think of a better use …
TOPICS: All Sons and Daughters, music, nature, praise, songs, worship
Who knew prayer could be so soulful? Quite a while ago some friends made me a mix CD with some songs they thought I’d like. I put it in the other day and found myself filled with both gratefulness and groove as Aretha Franklin’s “Are You Sure” reminded me of …
TOPICS: Aretha Franklin, Motown, oldies, prayer, providence, soul
This song is a treasure-trove of truth. Throughout the ages, the people of God have collected the foundational truths of Scripture into creeds. These are consolidated statements of belief that are meant to focus our hearts on the core of our faith. A couple of Sundays ago I attended a …
TOPICS: Apostles Creed, Hillsong, learning, music, worship
This song almost always makes me cry. I remember when I first heard it, how the simple strains of piano layered over synth drew me in, and how the lyrics of “Peace, be still” caught me right where I needed it most. Take a moment to listen to this song …
TOPICS: all things new, elevation worship, hope, youtube
There is NOTHING like praising Jesus as ONE Church. What a great time we had last Friday at Adore! Coming together as ONE Church in our city is always a blessing, and more importantly, blesses the heart of God. Several people asked me about the set list, so I thought …
TOPICS: adore, community, concerts. praise, events, music, set list, worship
Do wish you had more power in your walk with God? Several years ago I served for a time on the praise team of a local college ministry. One day the leader came in to rehearsal and handed us each a stack of six CDs he’d created with all of …
TOPICS: amazon, music, power, praise, Psalm 22, recommendation, resources
I love to write songs. Ever since I was about eight years old, songwriting has been one of my favorite things to do. However, I’ve never really played them much for other people. Now that I’m older, I’m slowly dying to the “don’t let it out until it’s perfect” mindset, …
TOPICS: demo, making all things new, music, phillip gonzales, praise and worship, songs
I love to play the piano. Ever since I can remember, it’s been a source of joy and peace for me to just sit down and play. I find some of my sweetest times with God are when I’m on the bench, feet working the pedals, fingers dancing on the …
TOPICS: Be Thou My Vision, hymns, music, piano
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