As a Worship Leader I have a front row seat to the congregation during Praise and Worship time. I also have the responsibility and honor of leading them into the Presence of God. Like Jehoshaphat we bow down before the Lord and worship Him, praising Him and giving thanks to the Lord for His loving … Read more
I have to remind myself that God’s love is greater than any challenge I face. Sometimes I forget. Here is a poem/song I wrote way back in 2010. Recently our JAM Praise Band has started sharing our original songs. This is the first one I shared. Here is our band playing – no editing or … Read more
There is Power in Praise. God inhabits the praise of His people. The Lord reminds us that when we are feeling down or discouraged or hopeless, we do have a rememdy. We can CHOOSE to put on the Garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. For me, this means that no matter how I feel, I … Read more
One of the best posts ever about praise and worship. Thank you Pure Glory! ”We have so many programs, that sometimes, we’ve programmed God completely out of the equation. We have allowed the spirit of the world to come in, in lieu of the Spirit of the Lord. Competing against one another, idolizing one another, … Read more
God taught me something today – through the eyes of a little child. Â Let’s call him E. He is less than 1 – I think about 6 or 8 months. I play in a worship band every Sunday. We are all over 40-50+. Â Yet we have fun worshipping the Lord Almighty and bringing his people … Read more
I love how the new songs in Christian Music are so honest. I am so weary of the music that feeds the flesh. I don’t want to shout at God. My worship is not going to be just jumping around and clapping. Yes, that is fun, but I want to get beyond that. It’s kind … Read more
The Power of Praise Currents of possibilities Flowing through invisibility Surging Energy in between what is and what will be Bringing the Kingdom from Heaven to Earth Lighting the darkness of disbelief God inhabits the praises of His people Empowering victory through a song Currents of Dunamis Power Supercharged Praise Flows! Dunamis Power – The Greek word … Read more
DAILY POST: Re-springing Your Step Tell us about the last experience you had that left you feeling fresh, energized, and rejuvenated. What was it that had such a positive effect on you? That would be yesterday morning – playing Worship Music at church with my husband Bob, our Worship Team and our Church Family. … Read more
Feeling down and overwhelmed with the Holidays? Let’s take a Praise Break today. I know I need it. Here are some of my favorite Gospel and Praise Songs. Â Praise can change the atmosphere! Praise can open the Heavens! Shake off that sadness. Shake off that depression. Praise your way out of the dark! (oh this … Read more
My husband and I are blessed and privileged to lead the worship team at our local church. I am humbled how God can and does meet us where we are at. And how God can overcome our inadequacies. Â Pastor Jeff Hanson taught an amazing lesson on how God doesn’t make mistakes. Â How all things work … Read more
Daily Prompt: The Show Must Go On If you were involved in a movie, would you rather be the director, the producer, or the lead performer? (Note: you can’t be the writer!). Photographers, artists, poets: show us CELEBRITY. Here is my idea – lets go watch Matt Maher! He is one Artist I definitely want … Read more
Put your praise on for 2014! We are anointed with the oil of gladness from God and our cup overflows. Think of PRAISE as a garment, something you have to choose to put on or not. Like a jacket. The world is cold outside, and sometimes life can get you down. Will you pick up … Read more