Growing up in the church, I really wrestled with the idea of prophecy and being prophetic. In 1 Corinthians 14, I read Paul’s admonition to eagerly desire the gift of prophecy, yet something in me resisted with a quiet, but firm “no thank you.”
It wasn’t that I didn’t believe in prophecy or think it was real. It wasn’t even because of the times I’d seen the prophetic used manipulatively, although that certainly didn’t help. My primary resistance was because, well, prophetic people seemed weird. (Is that too much honesty?) The Biblical prophets didn’t strengthen the case much—giving their ki...
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What a Worship Leader Actually Does
This is for my fellow worship leaders and everyone in the music ministry. Read and meditate and be blessed.
What a Worship Leader ACTUALLY Does
Let’s be real. You’re not the best worship leader there is. Neither am I.
There will always be a better musician, a better singer, a more charismatic personality, a more organized leader. You’re not the best.
But isn’t it good to know that leading our churches isn’t about being the best? World class worship leading is about being hidden more than being noticed.
It’s important to distinguish what we actually do and facilitate as worsh...
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20 Great Quotes on Prayer
Here are 20 great quotes on prayer from well-known believers in Christ that I believe will inspire you and encourage you to keep praying.
● "The greatest thing anyone can do for God or man is pray." - S. D. Gordon
● "Prayer is where the action is." - John Wesley
● "Satan does not care how many people read about prayer if only he can keep them from praying." - Paul E. Billheimer
● "Don't pray when you feel like it. Have an appointment with the Lord and keep it. A man is powerful on his knees." - Corrie Ten Boom
● "Satan trembles when he sees the weakest Christian on his ...
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20 Signs Of Insecure Musicians/Singers
I find this to be true in many people. If there's something that reflects you in this list, then you need to pray and work on it.
1- A Bassist who is Insecure would detune the Strings after playing especially when another bassist would be playing after him. That's one reason most bassists carry their own Guitars to programs.
2- An Insecure Keyboardist would Transpose the Keyboard and would leave it like that, so the next player comes to play a wrong key. Abi you remember the Musical Rockshow days.
3- A singer who is Insecure does not want anyone else to lead the Songs.
4- A Sin...
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20 Ways to Pray for Worship Leaders
I love this article. 20 ways you can pray for worship leaders in your local assembly or elsewhere.
Pray that they never sacrifice their family for ministry since their family is ministry.Pray for them to prepare for Sunday by focusing on worship as primary and music as secondary.Pray that they will help us focus more on the creator and less on their creativity.Pray that Scripture and Prayer instead of song selections frame their worship preparation.Pray for healthier ministry staff relationships.Pray that their days off and vacations provide rest that is free from church responsibilities.P...
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