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10 Practical Tips for Christian Songwriters
On March 11, 2023 by Anna De LayA little about me: I have plenty to learn when it comes to songwriting. I have not been the best at stewarding and sharing the gifts God has given me (especially in the last 6 years), and I am trying to change that. But, contrary to what I have yet to accomplish, I do have
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Abiding in Christ: Bearing Good Fruit Even in the Chaos
On February 14, 2023 by Anna De Lay“But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control…” Galatians 5:22 Have you ever stepped back and examined your life and saw none of the fruits of the Spirit at work? Perhaps you’ve gotten so busy in your day-to-day life that prayer and thankfulness have taken a backseat,
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Don’t Lose Heart: You Will Get Through This
On November 27, 2022 by Anna De LaySo we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison… 2 Corinthians 4:16-17 Lately, Steven Curtis Chapman’s latest radio hit, Don’t Lose Heart has been playing over and
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In Season and Out: Guided by the Spirit
On October 20, 2022 by Anna De Lay…preach the Word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching… 2 Timothy 4: 2 I’ve often struggled with the concept of being ready at all times to do the work of ministry. I tend to look for inspiration, a muse, an idea to get me
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Obedience in the Waiting
On April 30, 2022 by Anna De LayIn the waiting, in the pressing, am I still praising him? In the unknowing, am I still obedient? In the blessings and even in the stresses of life, am I giving back to God by giving to others?
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On the Frontlines: Why a Praying Unified Worship Team is Vital to the Church
On April 5, 2022 by Anna De LayWhat makes an effective worship team? Musicians that are always on cue? Professional singers with stage presence? A sound and light crew who know how to carefully craft a commercial concert atmosphere each Sunday? Does dressing in coordinating colors help the Spirit flow better??? Of course not! I’m being facetious here; but over the last
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How to Build a Worship Set: Part 2
On March 8, 2020 by Anna De LayWelcome to Part 2 of How to Build a Worship Set! I trust you have already read Part 1. If not, read this first. Part 1 is all about choosing the right songs for congregational worship. After you have chosen songs for your worship set, implementing smooth transitions with the rest of the team during
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How to Build a Worship Set: Part 1
On January 4, 2020 by Anna De LayWorship leaders: The focus of our worship should always be to please God and bring people into His presence. It’s not all about having perfect music. I would rather have a person on fire for God leading me into worship than someone who is the best musician or singer you’ve ever heard, but only cares