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More than a Song
You may face the same tension I live. How much do we work on getting the song right, and how much to we work on getting my...

Rod Ellis
2 days ago3 min read
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In Defense of Hope
In February of 2023 I found myself the answer to my father’s prayer. There was an historic outpouring of the Holy Spirit occurring...

Bethany Pedigo
Jun 43 min read
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Urgent Questions
Until I heard someone say it recently, it never occurred to me just how powerful asking questions is in pursuit of that elusive virtue of...

Rod Ellis
May 282 min read
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The Key of David
It is tempting to imagine that all Christ-followers regularly and in nearly every situation experience miracles, healing, and provision,...

Bethany Pedigo
May 142 min read
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King of the Troubled Heart
One of the ways I love to keep my heart soft is by listening to John Ortberg's 10-minute weekday podcast called "Become New." John is an...

Rod Ellis
May 72 min read
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I'm a Junkie
I confess. I am a podcast junkie. I listen to at least 15 podcast episodes every week. (Anyone else on "Team 1.5 speed"?) And the input I...

Rod Ellis
Apr 162 min read
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be the moon
Last weekend was our annual giant Easter night of worship at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, or SKyPAC, locally. It was...

Emily Ellis
Apr 93 min read
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Holy Imagination
"You must daily hold before your mind and imagination the beauty and possibility of life in the kingdom of God." Just three pages from...

Rod Ellis
Apr 22 min read
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Here I Am Lord
There are verses of scripture that probably come to mind with that phrase... and songs... and personal experiences. It's such a great...

Rod Ellis
Mar 261 min read
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Do Ministry Where You Are
Just three weeks ago I started a new season as the full-time worship pastor at FBC Madisonville, KY. I have been in ministry for 40...

Rod Ellis
Mar 192 min read
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Me vs. Holy Spirit
I regularly tell the folks on teams I lead that I want them to follow my direction (plans for a song) unless the Holy Spirit prompts them...

Rod Ellis
Mar 122 min read
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A Culture of Honor
Some of you know that I've just accepted the invitation of First Baptist Church of Madisonville to be their full-time Worship Pastor. I...

Rod Ellis
Mar 52 min read
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Rise Up! Spiritual Authority
At our Relay Worship Conference: RISE UP! last weekend, I had the honor of hosting a panel conversation about Spiritual Authority. The...

Rod Ellis
Feb 262 min read
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The Power of Darkness
Things in the light have all of, and only, the power they should have. Things in the dark may have power they don't deserve. In many...

Rod Ellis
Feb 192 min read
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Worship Leading Lessons from Snoop Dogg
I really like the TV show, The Voice . I'm not a reality TV guy, but there's something about the combined elements of dreams coming...

Rod Ellis
Jan 222 min read
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New Year Tool Kit
Matthew 6:33 may just be one of your favorite verses too: "Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give...

Rod Ellis
Jan 83 min read
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Thinking of '25?
One of the guys I learn a lot from about time management and personal growth is Michael Hyatt. (Check out The Double Win podcast.) He...

Rod Ellis
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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Supernatural Tricks of the Trade
These aren't really tricks. They're more like keys. But they are definitely supernatural. 1)Â Thanksgiving . It may just be impossible to...

Rod Ellis
Dec 12, 20242 min read
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Chosen Angels
According to the testimony of Scripture, both old and new Testaments, there are millions and millions of angels. Yahweh is the God of...

Rod Ellis
Dec 4, 20241 min read
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