Topic: Ministry

Divine Design: An Exploration of Beauty & Purpose

Thumbnail image for Divine Design:  An Exploration of Beauty & Purpose by Matt Tommey February 2, 2012 Ministry

There’s an age-old debate within the creative community that has to do with the source of an artist’s inspiration and purpose of their creative expression.  You’ve probably heard it described as form vs function, method vs message, or  aesthetics vs  utilitarianism.  Over the years I have found that creative people are split almost evenly when [...]

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Worship Leader Devotional “Going Deeper”: The Basin

Thumbnail image for Worship Leader Devotional “Going Deeper”: The Basin by Cathy Little February 1, 2012 Ministry

Several weeks ago, I came across an article by well known and respected worship leader, Don Potter. The article titled, “So You Want to Be in the Band,” appeared in an older publication by MorningStar Ministries in North Carolina back in 1997. As I leafed through the magazine, I came across a pulled quote nestled [...]

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Worship Leader Devotional “Going Deeper”: In the Quiet

Thumbnail image for Worship Leader Devotional “Going Deeper”: In the Quiet by Cathy Little January 24, 2012 Ministry

Take a minute right now, wherever you are, whatever you’re doing. Stop, and listen. What do you hear? Have you ever taken the time to really listen? Not just to the obvious noise that surrounds us every day all day long, but do you ever allow (or force, depending on your situation) yourself to listen [...]

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Worship Leader Devotional “Going Deeper”: As the Wind Blows

Thumbnail image for Worship Leader Devotional “Going Deeper”: As the Wind Blows by Cathy Little January 17, 2012 Ministry

One of the more famous chapters in the Bible is John 3. It is the story of a conversation that happened between Jesus and a well known Pharisee named, Nicodemus. Most of us know the exchange they had when this learned man couldn’t quite get his mind around the idea of being born again. Jesus [...]

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Worship Leader Devotional “Going Deeper”: A Vision of God

Thumbnail image for Worship Leader Devotional “Going Deeper”: A Vision of God by Cathy Little January 10, 2012 Ministry

This past week, we moved into the season of Epiphany. We’re all familiar with various Christian related calendar events like Christmas and Easter, and most of us have heard of Advent and Lent, but many may be less familiar with the season of Epiphany. Epiphany starts on January 6th and it runs through to the [...]

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Ministry: Dead Batteries and Broken Chargers

Thumbnail image for Ministry: Dead Batteries and Broken Chargers by Scott Jasmin January 6, 2012 Ministry

The other day I was watching something…really…important… on TV.  When a commercial came on, I (being a man) tried to change the channel, but my remote control didn’t work.  I couldn’t figure out why, but then I found the batteries to the remote (they had the brand name of the TV printed on them) in [...]

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Worship Leader Devotional “Going Deeper”: Pressing Forward

Thumbnail image for Worship Leader Devotional “Going Deeper”: Pressing Forward by Cathy Little January 3, 2012 Ministry

Recently, I was walking with a friend at a local park. This park covers many acres and has over 15 miles of trails winding through it, It is a very popular spot for hikers of all ages and skill levels. Although I have hiked there many times, the trail we were on that day was [...]

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Worship Leader Devotional “Going Deeper”: Promises Fulfilled…?

Thumbnail image for Worship Leader Devotional “Going Deeper”: Promises Fulfilled…? by Cathy Little December 27, 2011 Ministry

For some of us, as we watch the sun set on the year behind us, we see a long and difficult journey. Many of us have experienced profound loss over the past year. Others have seen incredible disappointment. Some have lost hope and are wondering if this “following Jesus” thing is even worth it. Something [...]

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