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Should My Church Have a Choir?
Whether or not your church should have a choir is not the right question. So often we ask questions about details when we have not looked at the big picture. Some better big picture questions: Am I...
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How to Love Others Better
In order to love others better you need to love God first. So often in my life I have allowed the approval of others to control how I feel about myself, when God’s opinion is what matters most. The...
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Hope for the Sad Heart
Every person experiences times of sadness and hopelessness, times universally felt by the rich and the poor, the famous and the unknown, men and women, grownups and children. The beautiful truth is...
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Devotions for the Artist
The word “devotions” has gotten a bad rap. “Devotions” are often tied to boring rituals of Bible reading and long prayers, when the “boring” piece is usually the fault of the person doing the Bible...
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Re-Post: Hope for the Sad Heart
Throughout the month of April I am taking a break from writing in order to focus on other things. As a result I am re-posting some of my most popular articles. Every person experiences times of...
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How to Evaluate Worship Songs, Part 2
Thousands of songs are being written every week, and choosing which ones to introduce to your congregation is like the cliché: searching for a needle in a haystack. Image credit: frostie / 123RF Stock...
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The Benefit of Writing Psalms as a Devotional Practice
From time to time I have written on various devotional techniques, and today I want to share one that has become a favorite of mine: psalm writing. Why Write Psalms A psalm is simply a sacred song or...
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Is God Enough for You?
When life hits us hard we question everything, including ourselves. Why did you let this happen, God? If you are good, why am I going through so much pain? Why didn’t I get out when I could? Why did I...
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Five Essential Truths for a Fulfilling Life, Prologue
What are the key truths you live by? Have you ever thought about what principles guide your life? We all have them. We all have core beliefs that shape how we live. Some of us have intentionally...
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Five Essential Truths for a Fulfilling Life, Part 1
Conflict is not fun. We all know this, because this is why we shy away from creating conflict. Sometimes creating conflict, however, is the best way to show love. Image credit: artono9 / 123RF Stock...
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