by Mark J Martin | Aug 7, 2015 | Leading Worship
There I was, leading a song about God’s greatness, and all I was thinking about was, “Man, I probably look awesome up here, leading this song.” You ever been there? We’re so broken, that even when we are singing words about our great God, we...
by Mark J Martin | May 1, 2015 | Music
Hard work is right. But don’t work to the neglect of quiet, private worship. As a leader in worship, your work is fueled by your private worship. To do the one without the other is to present God and your people with a shell. Don’t be a hollow shell. Let...
by Mark J Martin | Mar 31, 2013 | Devotional
Earlier today, I wrote about what would be true if Jesus had not risen. We often live as if the resurrection power of Christ is non existent. As I pondered these thoughts, I couldn’t help but think of this video that I had seen. Let it impact you. Video Credit...
by Mark J Martin | Mar 31, 2013 | Devotional
Today, we celebrate. We remember. We sing. We rejoice! But take a moment to consider “what if.” What if Christ had not risen again? Paul follows this trail of logic in I Corinthians 15:14. And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and...
by Mark J Martin | Jul 17, 2011 | Devotional
As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. Psalm 42:1 My soul thirsts. Your soul thirsts. But often we misunderstand what it is thirsting for. We feel the uneasiness in our souls and look to entertainment to ease the...
