Author Archives: Tim Ross Edwards

About Tim Ross Edwards

I'm a married 20-something in north-central Indiana who loves Jesus and loves to play and perform music. I want people to experience God in the music He gives me to give back to you all. I've been raised in church my whole life and wouldn't have it any other way. I'm not ashamed of my Pentecostal experience, but my heart is in love with all my brothers and sisters in Christ.

The Idol of Family

One of the things that in the last 2 decades has become widely preached is the idea that as Christian men, we must love our families.  Awesome.  Love them above work.  Love them above others.  Love them over ministry, church, … Continue reading

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Jesus was rich, Jesus was poor.

Historians have published studies and preachers have shouted revelations regarding the economic status of Jesus of Nazareth.  I can see both sides, really.  I can see some Bible evidence of Jesus being either richer than me and my family, or … Continue reading

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The Music Falls Short

“Without music, life would be an error…the German imagines even God singing songs.”  Friedrich Nietzsche Perhaps God is singing songs…if so, we need to hear His songs before we ask him to listen to ours. Music in itself is complete, … Continue reading

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…to be raised.

If I were a better writer, this post would be more lengthy. 5th grade is where it all started for me, I think.  My family started to get settled into a church in Kokomo the same year I started public school in … Continue reading

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Why Slow-Motion?

Slow-Motion gives our minds tiiiiiiiiiiime to examine the details. Mark 1:41 [Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, “I am willing; be cleansed.”] 2 facets here: a movement of compassion, then a … Continue reading

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Vision Ownership Accelerates Generosity

This is a repost from a blog called “Generosity Matters”. http://www.rustylewis.net/blog/vision-ownership-accelerates-generosity-07282011 Thu, 07/28/2011 The importance of people understanding your ministry vision and mission can never be understated. Prior to asking for any kind of support (prayer support, volunteer support, financial … Continue reading

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Knives

So, in my infinite nerdery, I’ve become somewhat fond of knives – not scissors or steak knives, but the kind of knives that make you want to forage for food and survive all on your own.  The kind of knives … Continue reading

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I Like Tidy Answers.

I heard a Mark Driscoll teaching today out of Luke’s Gospel referring to Jesus’ perpetual battle with healing on the sabbath and the religious questioning he was met with.  A particular quote gleamed from the scriptures was this, “Religious people … Continue reading

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A better way to pray…

A simple quote I heard yesterday and wanted to pass on to you: “Prayer should be substantial and not symbolic”  Substantial meaning, “OF CONSIDERABLE IMPORTANCE OR VALUE”.  Symbolic meaning, “SIGNIFICANT ONLY REGARDING OF IMPLICATIONS AND REPRESENTATIONS”. How often do my … Continue reading

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25 ways to be a fake worship leader

This is a repost I found from this link: http://www.davidsantistevan.com/2011/05/fake-worship-leader/ The last thing you probably want is to be a fake worship leader. But it’s easy to do. Sin lurks right around the corner. Your flesh longs for adoration. It … Continue reading

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