Worshiply

A few weeks ago we did Cardboard testimonies at NorthWood.  The impact was massive for the congregation and those who gave their testimonies on cardboard. God is Good! And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony… Rev 12:11

There is a HUGE difference between professionals and amateurs. Experiences over the last couple of weeks have reminded me of at least two. Professionals know how to recover. We all drop the ball, but the pro knows how to pick it up with grace and keep running.  An amateur looks like a deer caught in [...]

The world is full of great ideas,  but great ideas don’t change the world.  Executing a great idea does. I consider myself a “Creative Type.” In the past I have thought my perfect job would be to sit in a room and come up with creative solutions to problems.  That is what most creatives want [...]

Ministry is built on volunteer leaders.  Chances are, if you lost one of your major volunteers, life would be hectic for a while.  Mike Reed, our Executive Pastor, just gave the NorthWood staff some wisdom I needed to hear.  I am sure you need to hear it as well. Treat your current leaders like they [...]

I just bought the Sovereign Grace CD “Together for the Gospel – Live.”  It is incredible.  The recording is hymns, and other doctrinally rich songs, with only a piano and a room full of voices.  The truth of the songs mixed with the voices of the saints have stirred my heart with overwhelming affections for [...]

I read this from Richard Foster yesterday. “If worship does not propel us into greater obedience, it has not been worship.” The metric for successful worship has always been obedience.  It is has never been cutting edge songs, media, or tech gear. Those are all great tools but not the goal. As you plan worship, [...]

This is my Pastor, Bro.  James Croswell. From the time I can remember to my mid teens, he was my pastor. It was under his ministry that I was saved and baptized.  His son Josh was my best friend.  He took us to church camp every year. He woke me up every morning at church [...]

If you like Christmas Carols, and haven’t picked up a guitar or sat at a piano since college, there may still be hope for you and your family to have a Christmas sing-a-long. Go check out this Free Christmas Carol Songbook by Praise Charts. via: Chris from Canada

Bobb Biehl has had a huge impact on the whole NorthWood staff, especially our pastor Bob Roberts.  Bobb Biehl is known for his questions and Bob Roberts shares some of them on his blog. These are great questions to ask yourself and others as 2008 ends and you look forward to 2009. What is it [...]

Input Needed. So we are going to sing “What Child is This” this weekend at NorthWood. Here is the start of the 2nd verse. Why lies He in such mean estate, Where ox and ass are feeding? During rehearsals last night I realized that anyone under 40 is going to snicker when we sing it. [...]