“Whatever you do in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.” Colossians 3:17 Be the first say, Merry Christmas! Where ever you go! Don’t settle for Happy Holidays. This is Christmas after all. Should be a favorite holiday for us as… Read More »

Republished here with author’s permission. Six Levels of Worship Response Dr. Steve Hamrick, D.W.S. Planning a worship experience for a congregation can be quite a challenge for a worship leader. While some still pick their three favorite songs immediately before a service, many leaders consider dozens of factors which may increase congregational participation such as… Read More »

May 31 My Thoughts on Proverbs 31: Most of Proverbs 31 speaks of the wife with noble character, verse 10 says: She is more precious than rubies. How true it is and how fortunate I am to have such a wife. These are perhaps some of the wisest words written. A good spouse to go… Read More »

May 30 My thoughts on Proverbs 30: Definitely verse 5:  Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection, speaks to me today. God’s Word is the definition of truth. God’s Word reveals His heart, His mind. It tells He wants a relationship with us and it… Read More »

May 29 My Thoughts on Proverbs 29: Today the verse that really spoke to me was Verse 25: Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the Lord means safety. Yesterday on social, I saw a clip of woman in a grocery store without a facemask. People with facemasks surrounded her screaming obscenities until fled leaving her… Read More »

May 28 My Thoughts on Proverbs 28: So much deals of this Chapter of Proverbs deals with rulers and leading. My prayer will really highlight that area today. However, verse 14 reads: Blessed are those who fear to do wrong… I think this pandemic has shown that the majority of people in this country still… Read More »

May 27 My Thoughts on Proverbs 27: Verse 1: Don’t brag about tomorrow, since you don’t know what the day will bring really sums up live in pandemic and lockdown.  Soon after Christmas last year the choir chose its Easter Cantata and began practicing soon after with idea of also presenting it in a prison where… Read More »

May 26 My Thoughts on Proverbs 26: No single verse jumps out at me today. Most of the verse concern what fools do and the negative impact of those actions or lack of action, so the message is do the opposite of what fools do and you will be wise and have positive outcomes. My… Read More »

May 25 My Thoughts on Proverbs 25: Today is Memorial Day. It is unlike any we have ever celebrated before. This day usually marks the beginning of summer with public pools opening up and theme expecting huge crowds.  Stores expect crowds of shoppers for their advertised sales. And, extended families gather for backyard barbeques. But,… Read More »

May 24 My Thoughts on Proverbs 24: Verses 3 & 4 remind me that I am blessed to have parents who raised me well. Those verses read: A house is built by wisdom and becomes strong through good sense. Through knowledge its rooms are filled with all sorts of precious riches and valuables. It reminds me of… Read More »