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Are you out of tune? I play a twelve-string guitar and use it to sing specials at church. I am not a great guitar player, but it is adequate as long as I sing really loudly. However, my skill level is not as important as having my guitar in tune, which can be a challenge for a 12-string guitar. As with any stringed instrument, if it is out of tune, it sounds really bad. I can manually tune my guitar by ear, but if I want it done right, I have a battery-operated tuning device. I may be chording to sing, but at least it sounds good if I take the time to make sure my guitar is tuned.
Now, all of us have ministries we are called to do, and we all have some degree of talent. If we are doing what God called us to do, you don’t have to be an expert to be successful or productive in your ministry; you simply have to be in tune. Now, God’s tuner is the Word of God. It makes sure you are balanced and clear. By allowing the Holy Spirit to lead you, you will be in tune with God, in tune with His will, and in tune with those around you who need what God wants to do through you. Tune yourself to God’s Word and start making some beautiful music today.
Psalm 46:1 To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A Song. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalm 54:4 Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is the upholder of my life.
Zephaniah 3:17 The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.
1 Chronicles 16:11 Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!
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Listening to a great song this morning from Jentezen Franklin…
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Have you ever heard of the word stichomancy? It is actually a form of divination where you open a book to a random page, pick a sentence, and that is what you need that day. It is ridiculous, of course, but over the years, I have seen Christians do something very similar with the Bible. They grab their Bible, open it, point their finger at a verse, and say that is what God is saying to them today. Now, all of God’s Word is true and applicable to us, but there is this thing called context. For example: Luke 14:26 “If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.” So if you just read that one verse without context, you might think you have to hate your family to be a Christian. We know from the context that Jesus is saying He must be first in our lives, even above our family. Here is another term: Have you ever heard of eisegesis? This is the opposite of exegesis (drawing meaning out of the text). Eisegesis happens when we impose our own preconceived interpretation onto the text. We cherry-pick verses to make the Bible say what we want, not what it actually says.
Reading and studying the Bible is a serious endeavor. Live your life based on what Scriptures say in context, not trying to make Scripture support your opinion by taking verses out of context that seem to support you. As Christians, our goal should be to live according to the Bible, not to make the Bible fit our lifestyle by manipulating it. Let’s approach Bible reading and studying with prayer, asking the Holy Spirit to lead and guide us. Being in a solid, Bible-believing church will also help.
2 Timothy 2:15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
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I have learned over the years that what we desire from the Lord isn’t always what’s best for us. Sometimes we are, like children, wanting candy rather than vegetables, and don’t understand why mom and dad won’t let us have it. Having the right desires is so important. Psalm 37:4 says, “Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart”. Now, some take that to mean God will give you whatever you want, but I believe the verse is much deeper than that. When we delight in the Lord, He will give us the right desires, the best desires.
We desire to have our problems removed. He desires that we mature as He takes us through them.
We desire to never have pain. He desires for us to identify in His suffering, and to understand the pain of others.
We desire to know what’s ahead. He desires for us to step out in faith.
We desire to be financially independent. He desires us to depend on Him for our every need.
We desire to be happy. He desires us to be obedient.
We desire life to be as easy as possible. He desires us to be servants and disciples, whatever the cost.
We desire God in our lives. He desires to be our life.
We desire to go to church. He desires us to be the church.
Let’s delight in the Lord and pray that He gives us the right and best desires. We will be so much more effective for the Kingdom of God.
Psalm 37:4 Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
1 Peter 4 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; 2 That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.
Philippians 2:5 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.
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Welcome to “Getting To Know You with Host Paul Pitts” and his special Guest Clarke Beasley. Clarke is the Executive Vice President of the National Quartet Convention. You will enjoy today’s interview as Paul and Clarke discuss the National Quartet Convention, Clarke’s attendance at the Southern Gospel Promoters Association’s Memphis event and much more.
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This Sunday Morning on “Getting To Know You with Host Paul Pitts” will be Clarke Beasley, Executive Vice President of the National Quartet Convention. We will get an update from him on the National Quartet Convention, his family, and being part of the Southern Gospel Promoters Association’s Memphis TN event in June. Tune in Sunday Morning!!
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Welcome to “Getting To Know You with Host Paul Pitts” and his special guests Darin and Brooke Aldridge.
Darin and Brooke Aldridge continue to ascend to new heights in the music industry while keeping their easy-going, down-to-earth connection with audiences everywhere. Brooke is a four-time winner of the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) award for Female Vocalist of the Year, while Darin, once a former member of The Country Gentlemen, is a former IBMA Mentor of the Year and a truly gifted singer and multi-instrumentalist. They have had numerous nominations over the years from the IBMA, the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America (SPBGMA), the Gospel Music Association (GMA Dove Awards) and the Inspirational Country Music Association. In April 2023, they were named “Bluegrass Artists of the Year” at the Absolutely Gospel Music Awards. Also in 2023, the IBMA nominated the smash hit “Jordan,” featuring Ricky Skaggs, Mo Pitney and Mark Fain, in the Gospel Recording of the Year category while the GMA nominated the song for its Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year award. They have sung on the Grand Ole Opry over 60 times and perform weekly across the nation. Keep up with them by following them at www.DarinandBrookeArdridge.com.
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Welcome to “Getting To Know You with Host Paul Pitts” and his special guest Danny Funderburk.
For more than 47 years, people across the country have fallen in love with Danny’s incredible talent, as he performed with The Singing Americans, Perfect Heart, Mercy’s Way, and most notably, the prestigious Cathedral Quartet. He continues now with his solo Ministry all across America. We were able to catch up with him a while back at the NQC – National Quartet Convention. Listen and enjoy!
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Welcome to “Getting To Know You with Host Paul Pitts” and his special guest Jordan LeFevre of the LeFevre Quartet.
Joining the quartet marked a pivotal chapter in Jordan's life and the groups history. His voice, characterized by range, depth, and emotional resonance, quickly earned recognition in the Southern Gospel community.
Beyond his musical abilities, Jordan embodies a deep commitment to ministry, understanding the profound impact that Gospel music can have on individuals and communities. His genuine love for people, evident in personal interactions, makes him not just a talented vocalist but a relatable figure in the Southern Gospel world.
Enjoy listening to Jordan as he discusses the music and his fabulous family!
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Multi-award winning family group The Hoppers have been singing to global audiences for over 60 years with appearances ranging from presidential religious inaugural ceremonies and New York’s Carnegie Hall to singing conventions and church platforms. They have performed throughout the United States as well as...
