Arts Blog : Thoughts, Pam Howell

Checking In

Pam Howell — Thu, 07 May 2009 23:31:00 GMT

I'm still thinking about the message this weekend ... because I was producing the services this weekend I heard the message 3 times. The phrase I am still wrestling with is "Let's be real clear, we are doing this for Christ." I think...(read more)

Soil Testing

Pam Howell — Mon, 04 May 2009 22:39:00 GMT

I have a very limited background in agriculture. My grandfather had a glorious backyard garden but my contribution was primarily eating the fruits and vegetables. However, as I have grown older and attempted a garden myself I have learned the significance...(read more)

Get Ready

Pam Howell — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:26:00 GMT

There is a lot to get ready for the weekend's service - charts to write, rehearsals to lead, lights to aim ... it can be easy to pay attention to tasks; people will notice if the end product is incomplete or less then excellent. So, sometimes we compromise...(read more)

Our Work

Pam Howell — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:49:00 GMT

I've talked to a number of leaders this week. It's been a rough 7 days. It has been hard pulling services together. There have been difficult conversations. And some have had to lay off some gifted artists because of our current economic realities...(read more)

Beloved or Almost Lover?

Pam Howell — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:23:00 GMT

Beloved ... someone who is cherished and greatly loved. It is a word I don't find spoken in too many places, other than scripture or church. I like that ... it sets it apart and makes it makes me take it more seriously. The following are the thoughts...(read more)

2 Dates and a Dash

Pam Howell — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 01:02:00 GMT

Besides 2 dates and a dash ... have you thought about what will be said on your tombstone? Have you thought about what people will say about you after you die? It may sound morbid to some of you but I think about what may be said about me after I die...(read more)

Empty?

Pam Howell — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:18:00 GMT

Real training for service asks for a hard & often painful process of self-emptying. The main problem of service is to be the way without being ‘in the way.' And if there are tools, techniques & skills to be learned they are primarily to plow...(read more)

Seriously

Pam Howell — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 03:47:00 GMT

Take God really seriously ... yourself not so much . - Mark Batterson The Group Life Conference started today. I have the privilege of serving on the creative team for this conference, so I get to sit in on all the sessions. We had rich times of worship...(read more)

A FEW MORE MINUTES WITH KENDALL PAYNE

Pam Howell — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:28:00 GMT

Our time with Kendall at ARISE was fabulous, both on stage & off. She is genuine, kind and just fun to be around. We asked her what was on her mind after Session 4 … listen & let us know what you think. Do you find yourself nodding your head in...(read more)