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Why We All Need Embarrassing Moments (Plus Some Real-Life Stories)

apartment_bond_194(1).jpgWe all may not have climbed Mount Everest.

We all may not have run a triathlon.

We all might not have tasted octopus, done jury duty, or bun-jee jumped over the Grand Canyon.

But there is a story we can all tell. And that’s the story of an embarrassing moment.

Anyone who does anything on a stage will have embarrassing moments to share. Let’s be honest – sometimes words come out the wrong way.

In today’s post, I’m going to share a couple real-life embarrassing moments I’ve had as a worship leader (you’re also going to swallow your pride and share your embarrassing moment(s) in the comments, right?)

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The Truth About Practice, Commitment, and Your Hard Work In Secret

6963630077_27aae282e6_bA couple of years ago, I thought I turned the bathroom faucet off.

I was in a hurry, as usual, so I quickly turned the knob and went on my way. Little did I know that the sink was plugged and there was a slight drip.

Drip…drip…drip.

I went back to watch the movie with Emily in our tiny, yet cozy apartment. Beautiful wife, warm fire, popcorn, engaging movie. The good life. But the Hallmark mood only lasted for a couple more hours.

Drip…drip…drip.

After the movie, I went to the bathroom again to find the sink overflowing and the water spilled out over on the floor, out into the hallway. There are better ways to end a night like this.

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#23: God Never Wastes A Season Of Your Life: An Interview With BJ Putnam [Podcast]

bjliverecordingEver been in a season of life where you’ve felt forgotten?

What you don’t realize is that God is always moving, speaking, and fighting for you. Where you are now is preparation for what is coming next.

I talk about this and more with worship leader BJ Putnam today. BJ is a worship pastor at Church of the Nations in Phoenix and a recording artist with eOne worship.

This guy is writing some really fresh music and is a powerful worship leader. Check it out!

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The Tension Between Kingdom Ministry And Self Promotion

When is the right time to take action? When is the right time to “let go and let God”?

We all want to make a difference for the Kingdom of God. We all want to be all that God designed us to be. But knowing when to “take action” and when to “wait on God” is a tension every Christian faces. And I know there are many opinions.

So let’s dive in, shall we?

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Advice For The Modern Worship Musician [Things You Were Never Told]

afmwm3-fixedWouldn’t it be nice to sit down for coffee with Matt Redman?

Grab a bite to eat with Joel Houston, Israel Houghton, or Darlene Zchsech? Having the opportunity to pick their brains about worship over a nice dark roast would be so helpful, right?

That isn’t always possible. But that’s how I feel when I sit down to read Advice for the Modern Worship Musician by Jayme Lewis.

Well thought out, engaging, useful advice for anyone involved in the art and ministry of worship music. It’s a small book, but a book packed cover to cover with useful tips for you and your team members to discuss together.

(Matter of fact, Jayme has agreed to give away two copies to two people who leave a comment on this post.)

But before I talk more about the book, imagine something with me.

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