I don’t usually watch the final credits of a movie. The exception is when a … [Read More...]
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That’s a Wrap
In this very, VERY special edition of the WorshipLife Podcast, Mike and Brian co-host their last WorshipLife Podcast together. Listen in as they … [Read More...]
Roll the Credits – by Mike Harland
I don’t usually watch the final credits of a movie. The exception is when a performance has been so amazing, I want to learn the performers’ … [Read More...]
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The Macedonian Call – by Mike Harland
Many years ago, I made a realization about ministry that has guided me through the years. The idea is based on a story from the Apostle Paul’s life in Acts 16. There, we find the Apostle Paul following the … [Read More...]
Let Our Spirits Sing! – by Mike Harland
“Can you tell a bird to just go chirp, chirp, chirp? No, Andy, I'm like a bird. I was born to sing.” - Barney Fife This quote comes from one of my all-time favorite Andy Griffith episodes in which … [Read More...]
WorshipLife Anthem: “Refuge” – by Mike Harland
It was a melody that would not let go. Michael O’Brien decided to share it with me in a co-writing session one day. We had known each other for some time but had never written a song together. I’ve admired his … [Read More...]
Before You Pick up a Microphone… – by Mike Harland
… be sure you have put it down first. You don’t see carpenters without a hammer, and you don’t see shepherds without a staff or fishermen without a fishing pole. In worship ministries these days, you don’t often … [Read More...]
The One Thing I Know – by Mike Harland
A Governor from one state closes their beaches. A Governor from another opens theirs. One expert says, “Shelter in place. Don’t get out.” Another one says, “Get out into open spaces.” One person says, “Wear a … [Read More...]
The Longing – by Mike Harland
Absence makes the heart grow fonder. It’s not exactly in the Bible, but it does seem to be true. And nowhere is absence doing a better job of making hearts grow fonder than in the congregations of our churches. I … [Read More...]
The Right Questions and Clichés to Help – by Mike Harland
The only people making me nervous these days are the leaders who are convinced they know exactly how the church should be changing right now. The “never waste a crisis” crowd is wanting to reinvent their ministries … [Read More...]
Could Social Distancing Actually Bring Us All Together? – by Mike Harland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsIPErFkvBc&t=1s It’s just the sort of thing God would do. He has always confounded the wise with foolish things. Do you want to be the greatest? Then be the servant … [Read More...]
WorshipLife Blog – Special Video Edition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1AoT5uiyfU Join Mike as he changes up the weekly blog posts and shares a video devotional and prayer in lieu of his normal written word. Mike Harland is the Director of … [Read More...]
A Few Words – by Mike Harland
I don’t have much to say. I know for sure I have absolutely nothing to add to the dialog about these days we are living in. I don’t have “Three Take Aways from COVID-19” or “How to Worship with Others by Yourself.” … [Read More...]