Free chapter to new book unpacking the stories from Luke – perfect for personal or group devotionals

By Marie@Musicademy | January 30, 2012

  Our friend Graeme Young has just published a wonderful little book called Luke into Jesus: How to Live as Children of His Kingdom. Graeme is a superb communicator across all age spectrums and this book is a helpful guide to understanding what is written about Jesus in Luke. Younger readers will find that the […]

The Must-Haves for the Worship Musician – Surrended (part 1)

By Guest Blogger | January 24, 2012

  Surrendered Part 1 – Surrendered to God   No doubt you’ve heard about the challenge given to D.L. Moody: “It remains to be seen what God will do with a man who gives himself up wholly unto Him.” (or some variation of…) And Moody’s answer was basically “I’ll be that man.” And he was. We […]

What is worship? A Catholic perspective

By Tom Lelyo | January 16, 2012

Greetings & Blessings, my name is Tom Lelyo.  I am a Catholic husband & father, speaker, musician, & blogger.  I have an undergraduate and graduate degree in Systematic Theology from DeSales University & St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Overbrook respectively.  For almost 10 years now, I have been involved in music ministry within the Catholic Church. […]

The Must-Haves for the Worship Musician – Talent

By Guest Blogger | January 13, 2012

Here’s another of our 10 short worship team devotionals written by guest blogger Jon Nicol from worshipteamcoach.com Talent You’d think this element would go without saying, but we’ve all been to (or attend) that church that has a less than talented musician helping lead music. A few things about talent: It’s relative. A church of […]

The Must-Haves for the Worship Musician – Available

By Guest Blogger | December 31, 2011

  Worship musicians need to be available Available. Leaders in churches often like to spiritually dress-up a basic requirement like this by calling it “committed” or “faithful.” But before someone can be faithful or committed, they just plain need to be there when they need to be there. Available as a “must-have” characteristic sounds like […]

Christmas reflection – thought for the day

By Guest Blogger | December 23, 2011

I received the following in a Round Robin newsletter from our friends Kate and Greame Young who produce fabulous resources for children and young people. Spend a moment today reflecting on these words: “Another year and Christmas approaches, and as cards being to go up on our mantlepiece I pause to stop and give thanks for […]