STAY Jesus, our Ascended Lord and Shepherd of our souls knows you, sees you, and loves you. (Smile.) You are the cared-for, belong-to, and ever-seen child of God. Take a deep breath; you are the beloved of the Beloved. That little girl, that little boy, wrapped
Sheltering Mercy | Prayers Inspired by the Psalms I’ve spent much of the last 35 years searching the depths of the Scriptures, praying and singing their truths, and writing those prayers in poetic form. After years of dreaming and experimenting with co-author Ryan Whitaker Smith,
It worked for me, for years. Sunday morning. Go to church. A 30 minute worship set. A teaching, prepared by a skilled communicator. A time of prayer. Maybe communion, maybe not. Often we leave moved, impacted, even changed. Then we leave – but what happens
6 Power Tips for Making Music Together INTRODUCTION How can we make rehearsals better and the music stronger? Arranging a band is a challenge, but a welcome one if you’re part of the worship ministry of your church. Core ideas can get you going on the
Worship Gives Me a Reason When a Reason Can’t Be Found There is no reason to sing. There is no reason to smile. There is no reason to lift my hands or say a creed or surrender to God. At least, that’s what my heart
