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Faceless Worship Day 4- Look to the unseen

2 Corinthians 4:18
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While we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal. 2 Corinth 4:18  

Many years ago, I was preparing a setlist for leading worship. The week so far had been emotional for the church and my pastoral heart knew people felt uncertain and on edge. As I prepared, I chose songs that I knew would unify the congregation, adding in some older songs I thought would open people’s hearts and remind them of who God is. Continue reading →

Embrace the season of unseen

Embrace the moments
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The word ‘unseen’ was the one I chose to frame 2020. A year to write, to develop confidence in the shadows, a year to dig deeper into a life of faith.

In March, this word ‘unseen’ took on an entirely different meaning for us all. I’d never have guessed that this is what ‘unseen’ could look like. 

Despite feeling a little stuck in our unit at times, over the last weeks, I’ve done my best to continue to attune my eyes to the things that matter. As we switch off the external, highly visible things (eg social media, news) our attention is naturally drawn toward that which is hidden under the surface, more of the spiritual realm, the eternal.

Faith: the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen.  

To the best of my ability, I am choosing to shape this time by a focus on intimacy, honesty and growth. Continue reading →