turned into asthmatic bronchitis, allergic rhinitis - and then I was
diagnosed with the flu! Well 2 weeks and 7 lbs down later, I am
slowly moving and vertical again. It has been a rough couple of weeks!
I will try and have different activities coming up on future
emails so that you have no excuse - I don't want you all sitting in
your house staring at the TV or the computer. You need to get out
there and get involved in something. The enemy loves to isolate us -
then he makes us weaker, and makes us doubt ourselves.
I want to talk to you today about music - I am a worship leader, just
on temporary hiatus, but for me, music has been a HUGE part of my
life. And truth be told, music is a huge part of the Word of God -
references to Worship are everywhere. In fact, in 2 Chronicles
chapter 20 describes how the choir and worshippers were sent out in
advance of the battle - and the battle was won before a sword was
lifted!!
"Where the mind goes, the man follows"...Joyce Meyers. I don't know
about you, but when something happens that triggers a memory, or if
the ex is being the ex, I get frustrated and my mind will start going
down a couple rabbit trails it doesn't need to go down. Music gets me
back on track.
Right now I am in a BATTLE at work. It is pure, unadulterated
spiritual warfare - and it has been going on for 98 days now. I'm
tired. My attitude isn't always pitch perfect, trust me. But I put
my lil earbud in my ear and listen to some good Christian music, and
my attitude changes, and the very atmosphere changes.
I don't know how involved you are in Christian music, but I highly
recommend that you are mindful of what you watch and listen to. I
myself listen to Christian music 99% of the time - out of choice,
because I want to keep my mind on Him. This time of year of course I
am also listening to Christmas music (I know! I know!!) There is a
lot of great music out there. If you don't have any, or much, listen
to 95.7, KLOVE, or 91.7 - the church's station. Listen to Christian
channels on iheart or Pandora online. Listen to the Christian music
channels on cable TV.
I was in my new cubicle for about a week with no music and I was
sour. Once I got the music in my ear, everything turned around.
We have a new Worship leader in Jon Tyner, and there is a fresh Spirit
moving in Olive. If you attend elsewhere, take time to really sing
unto Him - make a joyful noise, even if you can't sing. Move out of
your comfort zone!! "1 Timothy 2:8 I will therefore that men pray
every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting." There
is freedom in giving it all up to God. Raising your hands in prayer,
praise, and worship. Keep doing the same things, get the same
results. Do something new...and come with expectation!!
So my challenge to you this week is to explore some Christian music -
find something you like, and start listening to it. Instead of
watching mindless stuff on TV, spend some time in the Word - read it.
You may not have a revelation, but read it anyway - read it outloud.
Start in the Psalms. The way I started years ago was to read a Psalm
and a Proverb a day - there are coincidentally 31 Proverbs. Perfect!
Fall is winding down, the days are getting shorter. Get out there in
the fresh air and get a 30 minute walk a day. Take care of yourself.
Don't let yourself get caught up in the drag of old memories, regrets,
and loneliness. God is for you - you just need to talk to Him, and He
is there!
Have a good week!
Today's photo I took in my friend's back yard a few years back...God's
splendor. Get out there and enjoy our beautiful scenery!I don't want you all sitting in
your house staring at the TV or the computer. You need to get out
there and get involved in something. The enemy loves to isolate us -
then he makes us weaker, and makes us doubt ourselves.
I want to talk to you today about music - I am a worship leader, just
on temporary hiatus, but for me, music has been a HUGE part of my
life. And truth be told, music is a huge part of the Word of God -
references to Worship are everywhere. In fact, in 2 Chronicles
chapter 20 describes how the choir and worshippers were sent out in
advance of the battle - and the battle was won before a sword was
lifted!!
"Where the mind goes, the man follows"...Joyce Meyers. I don't know
about you, but when something happens that triggers a memory, or if
the ex is being the ex, I get frustrated and my mind will start going
down a couple rabbit trails it doesn't need to go down. Music gets me
back on track.
Right now I am in a BATTLE at work. It is pure, unadulterated
spiritual warfare - and it has been going on for 98 days now. I'm
tired. My attitude isn't always pitch perfect, trust me. But I put
my lil earbud in my ear and listen to some good Christian music, and
my attitude changes, and the very atmosphere changes.
I don't know how involved you are in Christian music, but I highly
recommend that you are mindful of what you watch and listen to. I
myself listen to Christian music 99% of the time - out of choice,
because I want to keep my mind on Him. This time of year of course I
am also listening to Christmas music (I know! I know!!) There is a
lot of great music out there. If you don't have any, or much, listen
to 95.7, KLOVE, or 91.7 - the church's station. Listen to Christian
channels on iheart or Pandora online. Listen to the Christian music
channels on cable TV.
I was in my new cubicle for about a week with no music and I was
sour. Once I got the music in my ear, everything turned around.
emails so that you have no excuse - I don't want you all sitting in
your house staring at the TV or the computer. You need to get out
there and get involved in something. The enemy loves to isolate us -
then he makes us weaker, and makes us doubt ourselves.
I want to talk to you today about music - I am a worship leader, just
on temporary hiatus, but for me, music has been a HUGE part of my
life. And truth be told, music is a huge part of the Word of God -
references to Worship are everywhere. In fact, in 2 Chronicles
chapter 20 describes how the choir and worshippers were sent out in
advance of the battle - and the battle was won before a sword was
lifted!!
"Where the mind goes, the man follows"...Joyce Meyers. I don't know
about you, but when something happens that triggers a memory, or if
the ex is being the ex, I get frustrated and my mind will start going
down a couple rabbit trails it doesn't need to go down. Music gets me
back on track.
Right now I am in a BATTLE at work. It is pure, unadulterated
spiritual warfare - and it has been going on for 98 days now. I'm
tired. My attitude isn't always pitch perfect, trust me. But I put
my lil earbud in my ear and listen to some good Christian music, and
my attitude changes, and the very atmosphere changes.
I don't know how involved you are in Christian music, but I highly
recommend that you are mindful of what you watch and listen to. I
myself listen to Christian music 99% of the time - out of choice,
because I want to keep my mind on Him. This time of year of course I
am also listening to Christmas music (I know! I know!!) There is a
lot of great music out there. If you don't have any, or much, listen
to 95.7, KLOVE, or 91.7 - the church's station. Listen to Christian
channels on iheart or Pandora online. Listen to the Christian music
channels on cable TV.
I was in my new cubicle for about a week with no music and I was
sour. Once I got the music in my ear, everything turned around.
We have a new Worship leader in Jon Tyner, and there is a fresh Spirit
moving in Olive. If you attend elsewhere, take time to really sing
unto Him - make a joyful noise, even if you can't sing. Move out of
your comfort zone!! "1 Timothy 2:8 I will therefore that men pray
every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting." There
is freedom in giving it all up to God. Raising your hands in prayer,
praise, and worship. Keep doing the same things, get the same
results. Do something new...and come with expectation!!
So my challenge to you this week is to explore some Christian music -
find something you like, and start listening to it. Instead of
watching mindless stuff on TV, spend some time in the Word - read it.
You may not have a revelation, but read it anyway - read it outloud.
Start in the Psalms. The way I started years ago was to read a Psalm
and a Proverb a day - there are coincidentally 31 Proverbs. Perfect!
Fall is winding down, the days are getting shorter. Get out there in
the fresh air and get a 30 minute walk a day. Take care of yourself.
Don't let yourself get caught up in the drag of old memories, regrets,
and loneliness. God is for you - you just need to talk to Him, and He
is there!
Have a good week!
Today's photo I took in my friend's back yard a few years back...God's
splendor. Get out there and enjoy our beautiful scenery!I don't want you all sitting in
your house staring at the TV or the computer. You need to get out
there and get involved in something. The enemy loves to isolate us -
then he makes us weaker, and makes us doubt ourselves.
I want to talk to you today about music - I am a worship leader, just
on temporary hiatus, but for me, music has been a HUGE part of my
life. And truth be told, music is a huge part of the Word of God -
references to Worship are everywhere. In fact, in 2 Chronicles
chapter 20 describes how the choir and worshippers were sent out in
advance of the battle - and the battle was won before a sword was
lifted!!
"Where the mind goes, the man follows"...Joyce Meyers. I don't know
about you, but when something happens that triggers a memory, or if
the ex is being the ex, I get frustrated and my mind will start going
down a couple rabbit trails it doesn't need to go down. Music gets me
back on track.
Right now I am in a BATTLE at work. It is pure, unadulterated
spiritual warfare - and it has been going on for 98 days now. I'm
tired. My attitude isn't always pitch perfect, trust me. But I put
my lil earbud in my ear and listen to some good Christian music, and
my attitude changes, and the very atmosphere changes.
I don't know how involved you are in Christian music, but I highly
recommend that you are mindful of what you watch and listen to. I
myself listen to Christian music 99% of the time - out of choice,
because I want to keep my mind on Him. This time of year of course I
am also listening to Christmas music (I know! I know!!) There is a
lot of great music out there. If you don't have any, or much, listen
to 95.7, KLOVE, or 91.7 - the church's station. Listen to Christian
channels on iheart or Pandora online. Listen to the Christian music
channels on cable TV.
I was in my new cubicle for about a week with no music and I was
sour. Once I got the music in my ear, everything turned around.
What goes in comes out! Garbage in garbage out! Be careful!
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