Temper Mental

There are times in movement ministry that we will become distracted by the circumstances of life. We can deal with this in many ways including becoming angry, retaliating, showing grace, or practicing forgiveness. If our minds are distracted from the purpose to which we are called, we will be hindered as we try to get the message of the gospel to others. If we can be consumed in our minds, then it will affect our bodies as well. It is often said that the mind is a battlefield.

We have a choice concerning how we react to conflict. As we mature in ministry and life, we will realize that some things are just human nature. The things that bothered us five years ago may no longer affect us the same way today. We must decide to keep-it-moving. Handling ourselves in an ungodly manner will affect our minds if we keep making the same mistakes over again. The weapons of our warfare are not carnal.

If we allow ourselves to remain angry, stressed-out, and overwhelmed, our bodies will begin to show signs of wear and this will hinder us in ministry. Feeling sluggish and burdened will douse our excitement and joy. Dance ministry is not an act or production. It is a live demonstration of the Truth. As a man thinks in his heart (mind), so is he.

Psalm 73:21 (NKJV)
Thus my heart was grieved, and I was vexed in my mind

Proverbs 14:17 (NKJV)
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a man of wicked intentions is hated.

Luke 12:29 (NKJV)
And do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind.

Romans 7:23 (NKJV)
But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.

Colossians 3:2 (NKJV)
Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth

August 3, 2008 "You Are Holy Lord" Dance

Sunday August 3, 2008 , we had the opportunity to minister the 'You are Holy Lord' dance in both services. The atmosphere was charged and the Lord was exalted. Check it out!!

New W.O.W. slideshow

These pictures were taken Sunday during our dance "You are Holy Lord". The background music is a song called "Mighty Warrior" by Rick Pino. Enjoy the pictures!

You are Holy Lord - Dance

We ministered this dance during the 9A.M. service on July 27. I have danced many dances but I must say this one was amazing. The Presence of God was all over me during this dance. Many of the other ladies said they experienced the same thing.
Hopefully we will get to minister this again soon.

Pajama Practice

This Past Friday, we had a Pajama Practice for Wings of Worship. We get so caught up in just a routine of coming to practice on Monday's, ministering with flags on Sunday's and ministering in dance, but we don't take the time for each other. We have a wonderful group of ladies in W.O.W.. Many of the ladies don't get a chance to really know each other when the only time they see each other is during practice, so I try to think of activities that will draw us together and open up doors where relationships can begin to grow. Sometimes, we just need to sit back and relax.

We really needed to get a final practice in before ministering the new dance on Sunday, so I decided to call a pajama practice for Friday. Everyone came in their pj's and brought their favorite sundae topping. We ordered pizza and finished that off with the most heavenly sundae's that you could ever imagine. We practiced the new dance many times (actually before the food, but probably should have been after to burn off calories). After eating, I paired the ladies up and had them interview each other for 30 minutes or so. The needed to find out as much about each other as possible. This proved to be veryyy interesting and very funny. Here are some things that I have learned:
Donna has over 20 years experience in dance and has traveled everywhere.

Barbara has a dream of opening her own candle shop called "Long Wicks & Sticks".

Tammy Johnson and Donna went to college at Western together and Tammy isn't as quiet as she seems.

Kendra is a Nanny (not a nunny). She loves working in missions and is fluent in Spanish and has lived in Mexico for 3 years.

Lisa met Rick through a co-worker that just happened to be his mom, and when they met, it was love at first sight.

Stephanie and Angela share the same birthday and Stephanie has trouble giving away trash bags.

Joan is a precious and amazing woman and she has met a wonderful man and is head over heals.

Angela is nicknamed "Smiley". She and Stephanie share the same birthday (have I mentioned that yet?) and if you ever need pointers on how to meet a guy, just ask her.

Shara had to cut out early to go to work, but she is a wonderful mom and a great blessing to W.O.W.

I also learned something about myself, I need to pick a new favorite color, lol.

Needless to say, we had a great time and I look forward to seeing these ladies grow in their relationship with God and grow together as a powerful ministry impacting this city for Christ.

Sin in Ministry

I got this article from a book, "Wisdom for Dancers". I would like to share it with you.


As we observe the world around us, it seems that there is more tolerance for what the Word calls sin. Although believers are supposed to be separate from the Godless practices of the world, many are embracing the customs of it in the name of liberty. The dance ministry is not immune to this trend.

Many dance leaders are living in intimacy with others to whom they are not married. Countless dancers are living sinful lifestyles that do not glorify God. Self-absorbed, conceited divas terrorize churches, communities, and dance programs with spiritual terrorism and sorority-style superiority. It is time to confront these destructive tactics of the enemy and spare not!

Those who labor in the ministry of movement should not be overaken by sin. We are overcomers. Perfection is a standard to which we aim, but the practice of willful disobedience sends shockwaves that cannot be measured if we do not yield to the Word of the Lord. Toleration of gross sin and misconduct only serves to disqualify movement as a ministry if practiced by dance ministers. Let us lay the lure of sin on the altar, and leave nothing left to spring up. No more excuses. Leave nothing behind for the enemy to claim. It's time to walk in righteousness.

Isaiah 58:1 (NKJV)
“Cry aloud, spare not; Lift up your voice like a trumpet; Tell My people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins.

Ezekiel 5:11 (NKJV)
‘Therefore, as I live,’ says the Lord GOD, ‘surely, because you have defiled My sanctuary with all your detestable things and with all your abominations, therefore I will also diminish you; My eye will not spare, nor will I have any pity.

Romans 8:32 (NKJV)
He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?

Romans 11:21 (NKJV)
For if God did not spare the natural branches, He may not spare you either.

2 Peter 2:4-7,9 (NKJV)
For if God did not spare the angels who sinned, but cast them down to hell and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved for judgment; and did not spare the ancient world, but saved Noah, one of eight people, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood on the world of the ungodly; and turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah into ashes, condemned them to destruction, making them an example to those who afterward would live ungodly; and delivered righteous Lot, who was oppressed by the filthy conduct of the wicked...

...then the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations and to reserve the unjust under punishment for the day of judgment

Lip Service

Dancing is not enough. We must have enough Word in us that we can verbalize His goodness. Some prefer to sing along with songs as they dance. This is not a requirement or a suggestion. Too many dancers hide behind the songs and movements, and cannot tell one personal testimony of the transforming power of God in their own lives.

While we spend time practicing our routines, we should also spend time each day giving Him the fruit of our lips. This does not mean to grab a bullhorn and stand on the street corner and yell Scriptures to passersby. Wherever and whenever we find an opportunity to praise His name, we should jump at the chance. Whether we are in our homes, in the car, taking a shower, riding the elevator, or walking down the street, we can take many moments throughout the day to tell the Lord how wondrous He is to us. The joy that will result cannot be hidden.

The more we magnify the Lord, the more of Him people will be able to see in our lives and ministries. It is not difficult to show conviction, passion, and emotion through dance when we do it on a daily basis. Praise and worship does not start at dance rehearsal, it starts with us.

Job 8:21 (NKJV)
He will yet fill your mouth with laughing, and your lips with rejoicing.

Psalm 40:9 (NKJV)
I have proclaimed the good news of righteousness in the great assembly; Indeed, I do not restrain my lips, O LORD, You Yourself know.

Psalm 51:15 (NKJV)
O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall show forth Your praise.

Psalm 63:3 (NKJV)
Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise You.

Hebrews 13:15 (NKJV)
Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.