The Power Of Words

O Lord, keep our hearts, keep our eyes, keep our feet, and keep our tongues. – William Tiptaft This is a powerful reminder. Our words hold so much potential to either encourage or discourage. My prayer every day is that God would prepare me for every conversation…every interaction I will have that day. I pray … Continue reading

More Than Anything Else

“When you come looking for me, you’ll find me. “Yes, when you get serious about finding me and want it more than anything else, I’ll make sure you won’t be disappointed.” God’s Decree. – Jeremiah 29:13 (The Message) What a great reminder for all of us, myself included. What a Call To Worship. A call to set our hearts … Continue reading

Should We Sing That? Picking Songs For Corporate Worship

Let’s Connect: Facebook   Twitter   Instagram  Tabor Ministries “Hey man, listen to this new song from _____. The vibe is sick…” is how the email started. And 3 lines in I heard a lyric that sent me running for my Bible, searching for chapter and verse. Does the Bible really say that? Should we sing … Continue reading

MPCC Night Of Worship 2014…Gratitude & Set List

What a night. Seriously, I am overwhelmed with gratitude that God met us last night at MPCC. Thank You, Father, for the honor of worshipping You. Thank You for this amazing church that I get the opportunity to serve. Thank You for an absolutely incredible team of staff and volunteers that serve together week after … Continue reading

Man Of Sorrows – Whom The Son Sets Free Is Free Indeed – Celebrating God’s Grace

It takes such incredible courage to share your story. Allowing even one person – a close friend or your spouse – to hear your story can be so intimidating. Sharing your story in front of thousands? Oh my… This past Easter at MPCC we wanted to open our services in a very special way by having … Continue reading

What’s the name of that song…the one with Hallelujah in it?

What a weekend. Easter 2014 at MPCC will always be an incredible memory for me, as we celebrated God’s Amazing Grace. I am so grateful for our Worship Staff and incredible volunteers, and a Pastor who ROCKS! We are so thankful for Greg & Stefanie and their willingness to share their stories with us – … Continue reading

Finding Our True Hope

I love the language of Psalm 31. This psalm paints an incredible picture for us. It gives us a roadmap for dealing with adversity: When we are in distress, we find true hope in Jesus alone. When people turn their backs on us, we find true hope in Jesus alone. When we face incredible adversity, … Continue reading

A Night Of Worship 2013 – Recap

Wow. Coming off of last night’s Night Of Worship at MPCC all I can say is WOW. I am so grateful to the Lord that HE met us here in such a powerful way. I am humbled and blessed to serve with such a gifted Worship Staff and Volunteer Team as well. It took a … Continue reading

Worship Moment :: “Great I Am”

I have often said that we live in a time when some very gifted people are writing some amazing songs for us to sing in worship. We recently introduced “Great I Am” in our services at MPCC. You’ll find the video below. I hope it encourages you. I love these lyrics from the bridge: The … Continue reading

Worship Interview – Encouraging Confidence and Calling – Vernon Rainwater, Northland Church

We all have heroes. I’m not talking about the kind that wear capes and are able to leap tall buildings in a single bound; but, real-life heroes. Even in ministry, it’s important to have people that we look up to….people who inspire us to be better and more effective leaders. I can gratefully say that … Continue reading