"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28) As we dig into this together, here’s a simple, freeing reminder: Rest is godly—God invites us to pause, trust Him, and find renewal. In a world that runs nonstop, what if our greatest act of worship today […]

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Feeling stuck on a big decision? Use the D.R.O.P. method—Desires, Resources, Opportunities, and Peace—to find clarity and lead your team forward.

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Something concerning is happening in American churches, and it’s been quietly reshaping how we approach worship leadership for over a decade. More and more congregations are choosing to hire professional bands: polished, talented musicians who show up on Sunday morning, deliver an excellent musical experience, and then pack up their gear and leave. They don’t […]

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By John Martin As we dig into the Christmas story this season, we often focus on Mary's "yes" to the angel or the shepherds' worship in the fields. But there's another figure whose story speaks directly to anyone who's ever had their carefully laid plans completely upended by God's calling, Joseph, the earthly father of […]

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By Dwayne Moore There are moments in Scripture where decisions are made that echo far beyond the moment itself. John 6:66–71 is one of those passages that forces us to confront a difficult reality we all face in our faith journey. In this brief but sobering scene, several people make life-changing choices: choices that involve […]

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