It is easy to be focused on bearing fruit. For the artist and teacher serving in the local church, we are focused on bearing fruit every weekend. Our time easily becomes consumed with creating messages and art, meetings and rehearsals. It isn’t unusual for us to measure our worth and our impact based...

Sometimes when I am giving a talk, I ask people to look quickly at the person on their left, then the person on their right. I say, "Do either of those people look anything like you?" Of course the answer is no. "Then why," I ask, "do you look to those people to try to figure...

A few weeks back I asked you to do some virtual brainstorming for mother’s day. Someone from the Willow team reminded me of a service element that was used a few years ago, the Dangerous Women Creed. The creed, written by author Lynne Hybels , was used as the closing prayer for the service. Here is the...

I have been blessed, now I want to be a blessing I have been loved, now I want to bring love I’ve been invited, I want to share the invitation I have been changed, to bring change What I like about the song Changed is it expresses who we are and how we want to live. It engages both our hearts and minds...

As we meet with artists and leaders we frequently hear them ask for direction in how to build a strong foundation of faith and a solid relationship with Christ. Artists serving in the local church want to know how to grow as personal worshipers of God. It is all too easy for us to focus on deadlines...

“Who is in your 5?” Though this question generally refers to the people in your life you are most connected with, those you most desire to be with and those who bring you the most pleasure, this drama is asking the question in the context of Christ calling us to love all people. The scene is set for...

We apologize! The link we posted in January’s EQ[U]IP for Foster’s song Love Justice didn’t give you the song for free. So, here is the link you want, Sorry for the inconvenience.

He has shown all you people what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 TNIV About a month ago at a Sunday morning service I heard a great new worship song. Matt Lundgren, worship leader at Willow Creek taught us Love...

We have seen all through Scripture that following God doesn’t always lead us down the prescribed path. His way often contradicts the predictable choice. His love is contrary to popular belief. Joseph’s story is no different. Faced with loss of honor and so much more, he responds to God’s calls with courage...

Chasing Francis by Ian Morgan Cron As we reflect on the many blessing in our lives … of course being artists we are thankful for art – the songs, images, and stories that God brings into our lives. We are thankful for how they move and inspire us to see life in a new way, to love God and the people He...