How Sweet the Sound – What a Friend We Have in Jesus Introduction: In many ways, hymns are the oral history of our faith. Like the Psalms in Scripture, they are passed from generation to generation and sung in cathedrals, chapels, or around a family piano. In this series, we will delve into some…
How Sweet the Sound – Amazing Grace Introduction: Amazing Grace is an amazing song. Some estimates claim that Amazing Grace is performed roughly 10 million times annually. Regardless of exactly how many times it is played, Amazing Grace is easily one of the most recognizable hymns in the English-speaking world. Even with its success, Amazing Grace…
Vision Introduction: In the business world, and in the personal development and self-help movements, it is common to promote the setting of goals. Defining objectives is considered foundational to directing individual and corporate efforts. In Christian circles, the usual way of describing this is as “vision.” In other words, setting one’s mind and heart on…
Mastermind: The Peace of God Introduction: Change your thinking, change your life. We know that there’s a battle going on in every mind. We know that most of life’s battles are won or lost in the mind. We know that it is almost impossible to live a positive life, when you’re consumed with negative thoughts.…
Mastermind: Reframing Introduction: The facts don’t change, but how we filter them can make all the difference. In week 3 of the Mastermind series, we look at how to reframe your situation, your story, and your relationships to thank God for what didn’t happen, pre-frame future experiences, and look for God’s goodness in every moment…