Over this series, I’ve introduced you to different worship aids that have hopefully helped you pray and worship more efficiently for you. These aids can be done anywhere, at any time, in a way that works for you. Today, I want to talk about encouraging each other to feel comfortable using whatever aid they mayContinueContinue reading “Showing Up || Worship Helpers || Part 5 (FINALE)”
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Watch What You Pray || Worship Helpers || Week 3
Today, we are focusing on how to use our words to do good and not harm. If you’ve had to learn to watch what you say, raise your hand or put in the chat, “I’ve heard that.” It’s a fairly common practice that we teach children and youth throughout their life. I agree it’s aContinueContinue reading “Watch What You Pray || Worship Helpers || Week 3”
Falling Far Behind || 11.12.2022
There’s something to say when it comes to running the race. It’s supposed to build endurance, make you challenging, and give you the energy to keep going. I can tell you this, though, I’m tired of running. I’m tired of keeping pace with others who seem to be sprinting past me and doing laps aroundContinueContinue reading “Falling Far Behind || 11.12.2022”
Crucial Volunteering || 11.05.2022
Today’s message may sound different than my other ones. Today, we’re talking about how the saints gave their time, talents, gifts, and service to benefit the Kingdom of God. I want to talk about how crucial it is for the saints to give in the church. Back in pre-COVID days, most of you have beenContinueContinue reading “Crucial Volunteering || 11.05.2022”
Fear No More || 10.29.2022
2 Timothy 1:7 says, “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline.” God does not give us a spirit of fear but of power, love, and a sound mind. That may sound familiar to you. Today, I want to focus on what fear is andContinueContinue reading “Fear No More || 10.29.2022”
Silent Wisdom || Worship Helpers || Week 4
You may think that the wisdom we get from God comes from just talking to him, but what if I showed you how we could gain wisdom in silence. Maybe with just one breath. Today’s worship aid is a “Breath Prayer.” Wisdom is “the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment.” I want youContinueContinue reading “Silent Wisdom || Worship Helpers || Week 4”
Where’s Your Focus || Worship Helpers || Part 2
I want to talk about how we can lose focus on our faith because we choose to focus on things that aren’t God. In our eyes, these things may be good or not, but they may not include God. We will be looking at how we can focus on God when He doesn’t seem toContinueContinue reading “Where’s Your Focus || Worship Helpers || Part 2”
Causing Interference || 09.17.2022
Jesus is telling his disciples angrily and annoyedly not to create a separation between the children and him. Something about that struck a nerve with me. Nothing terrible, however. Far from it. I empathize with that frustration. I empathize with anger. Jesus focuses on having a childlike faith and a child’s curiosity when building aContinueContinue reading “Causing Interference || 09.17.2022”
Fear of the Future || 09.10.2022
Today’s scripture is going to be talking about fear. This fear is something a lot of you may be feeling today. There’s fear in going back to school for our kids and what that will look like this year. We are still dealing with fear; that has lasted much longer than expected for some ofContinueContinue reading “Fear of the Future || 09.10.2022”
Labor Pains || 09.03.2022
I want to take a deep breath after looking at my title today. I am not talking about pregnancies today. I am not talking about the process of going into labor. I am staying far away from it today. The definition of labor that we’re going to focus on is “work hard; make a great effort.” It’s the verbContinueContinue reading “Labor Pains || 09.03.2022”