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sincerely,
If you haven’t read my post from last week , go read it first and come back. This’ll make more sense if you do. I wrote about how I like...

Emily Ellis
Sep 4, 20252 min read


Less of me, more of you
As a worship leader, some of my favorite moments being led by others have been when someone stops doing what they’re “supposed” to be...

Emily Ellis
Aug 27, 20253 min read
When Does it Get Easier?
I'm days away from turning 60. I've been serving in church leadership of some kind since I was about 15 as a volunteer, part-time, or...

Rod Ellis
Aug 20, 20252 min read
Waiting
I’ve been waiting for something for a couple weeks. Typing that so explicitly makes me feel like a wimp. Long story short, I was...

Emily Ellis
Jul 30, 20253 min read
Be an Angel
It's a sweet, southern phrase, right? Jimmy, be an angel and get grandma's keys. Becky, be an angel and get daddy a Diet Coke. But,...

Rod Ellis
Jul 16, 20252 min read
Transitions
If you’d like to hear the original audio content of this blog, check out this episode of So Every Soul Sings: Saying Goodbye/Transitions...

Bethany Pedigo
Jul 10, 20253 min read
Not A Coincidence
For the sake of my own comfort and to avoid vulnerability, I’d really rather start this off citing some statistic on body image and how...

Emily Ellis
Jul 2, 20253 min read
What Tried to Steal My Worship (pt. 1)
A few years ago, I was at a worship event with pastors and worship leaders. At one point in the night, a lady began to sing a song that,...

Heather Bitterling
Jun 25, 20253 min read
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
Jun 11, 20253 min read
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 4, 20253 min read
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 28, 20252 min read
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 14, 20252 min read
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 7, 20252 min read
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 16, 20252 min read
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 9, 20253 min read
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 2, 20252 min read
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 26, 20251 min read
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 19, 20252 min read
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