It’s Non-Negotiable
A major milestone in any child's life is when they learn to distinguish between a parent's suggestion and a parent's command. For some reason, most children take their parent's statement, "Sweetheart, go clean up that messy bedroom" as a suggestion, one that can be done at any time if and when the mood hits them. I can guarantee that there will come a day when there will a startling realization that what was taken as a suggestion or option was actually a non-equivocal, non-negotiable command. While church leaders are rock-solid on many foundational truths and recognize that there is no...
Touching Heaven
I doubt that the following sentence will provide a new, deep revelation for most of this blog's readers but I'll share it anyways. Here it is ... not all music is created equal. While this information might not be new, evidently it isn't on the forefront of many leader's minds. In my travels and speaking in various types of ministry opportunities which includes both children and adult platforms, I am amazed at what is considered to be worship. In many services, true worship is almost non-existent. I'm witnessing gatherings of children in children's church and adults in the adult services...
The Anointing
Here's an observation from a minister who has been around the block a few times. It's still the anointing that destroys, annihilates, and crumbles the yokes of bondage. And, there is absolutely nothing that can take the place of the anointing. In my years at Bible College in preparation for launching out into full time ministry, I can't remember much being said about the anointing. Forgive me if I'm wrong, but I don't remember classes at my denomination's Bible College that taught about the origin, power, and purpose of the anointing. I did learn how to exegize and homoletize a sermon. I can...
Dare to Believe
Imagine what it would be like if you were convinced that God actually said what He meant and meant what He said. Would you do things differently? What would your ministry be like? Would you dare to passionately, unashamedly, without thought of what others might think worship God and encourage others to join you because you know that He always shows up when He sees people longing for His presence? Would you dare to be extravagant in your personal giving and in your challenge for encouraging others to give knowing that you can't out-give God? Would you dare to have the courage to boldly pray...
Let There Be a Shout!
Believe it or not, this blog is now inching closer and closer to its seven year anniversary. Finding someone who has consistently week after week blogged for over six years is difficult to find, much less someone that has dedicated the postings to igniting the Holy Spirit's fire in those ministering in children's ministry and the Body of Christ at large. One subject that I have written about several times is the importance of using your voice to initiate revival. Take a minute and read the blog post "Revival is Waiting for the Sound of Your Voice" (January 8, 2008)". I shared about the three...
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