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  • I Am Not the Church

    I Am Not the Church

    How often have you heard someone, when asked “Who is the Church” would respond with a quick, “I am the Church!”? I know I’ve heard it….a lot. In fact, I’d dare say I’ve probably said it a time or two myself. And unfortunately, it’s just not an accurate or biblical statement to make. Don’t misunderstand… Read more

  • 25 Aspects of Worshiping God

    25 Aspects of Worshiping God

    As a worship leader, my desire is to see the church (universal) understand what worship is and actually put it into practice.  Sadly there are many voices convoluting and confusing the discussion with equating personal preference with scripture. They may not be actually saying it with their lips, but their actions and attitudes clearly demonstrate… Read more

  • Father’s Day for the Fatherless – Part 2

    Father’s Day for the Fatherless – Part 2

    Last year at this time (Father’s Day) I wrote the following article as I was working through my first Father’s Day more-or-less devoid of a father (he’s still alive, just read the article and you’ll figure out what I mean): Father’s Day for the Fatherless. It’s been a year now. I’m now on to my… Read more

  • When Correction Becomes a Memorial

    When Correction Becomes a Memorial

    We’ve all been there…someone in authority over us comes to us and lets us know that they need to talk to us privately. Then, we get to the closed door room and we are confronted with something we may have said or done that is needing to be corrected. I know I’ve been there COUNTLESS times… Read more

  • Spiritual Authority: This is My Story

    Spiritual Authority: This is My Story

    I have not always understood what spiritual authority is…nor did I probably even care for a long time. Nor am I claiming to understand it completely now, but I’m definitely farther along than I was. And to understand where I am now, you have to understand where I was and how I got here. It… Read more