The Backstory of Pain

Why Worship?

Coming up on my church's Worship Night this Friday, I discuss the importance and value of worship a a believer and as a group of believer's. The Midwest is a melting pot of Christian tradition and denominationalism. So many of us are accustomed to worship looking one way or another and anything unfamiliar to our familiar way seems weird or even- to some- dangerous or somehow offensive to God. What if worship is something more than you're aware of? What if it isn't limited to your understanding or tradition, but that your understanding or your tradition may be limiting your opportunity to interact with God? What if? Join us at Jordan Creek Church [https://www.jordancreekchurch.org/] in Solon, Iowa this Friday, June 27th at 7pm for a night of worship and prayer as we seek and honor Jesus together in thanksgiving and praise.

The Backstory of Pain

Join me this episode as I share the backstory of my new single, "Pain"- releasing 4/11/2025. All human beings are born into a world that they will experience pain in some form- physical, emotional, psychological, spiritual, etc. It is a common condition we can all relate to, we are all familiar with. I wrote and arranged this song as a unifying touchpoint for all of us- no matter what you believe or don't. Pain- while it can bring us to the end of ourselves- often becomes the doorway and entry point for Jesus. Check out all music platforms to follow ME- Lyndsie Schnoor- and listen to Pain 4/11/25

2025- Lift Up Your Heads

It's a NEW year and I have a NEW SONG that is releasing in the next few weeks! Psalm 24 has been a segment of scripture that has captivated me over the years- this episode brings you into my journey of writing the song Lift Up Your Heads and the exciting process the Lord brought it through these last few weeks. You can PREORDER [https://www.music.apple.com/us/album/lift-up-your-heads-single/1787548645] today on ITunes and access everywhere on January 17, 2025!! Get ready for a year of expectation and the faithfulness of God- He truly is exceedingly, abundantly better that you can ever ask or imagine!

Such a Time as This: Which Way Do I Go?

Have you ever asked God for wisdom or direction in your life? I wonder how many of us have asked for confirmation to go to "the right or the left" (Isaiah 30:21); but we asked before we got to the intersection that God was waiting to direct us at. These past few months of my life, I've learned to keep moving forward until I reach those specific intersections that God is already at- ready and waiting to direct me. I've found that I desire an intersection to occur when it's convenient and makes sense with my trajectory that I have planned- but if I'm willing to keep moving forward, He is faithful to stop me and show me the way WHEN the timing is right. This is my Trust Fall season- anyone else? You want to make forward progress, but in actuality God desires you to fall back into His capable, wise arms. Maybe it's time to proceed until God brings you to the intersection. Maybe doing exactly what you're doing is what God wants right now because HE is lining things up you're not aware of. Maybe strengthening some areas in your life is necessary BEFORE the intersection. Awakening Creativity Conference LINK [https://www.theresadedmon.com/awakening-creativity-2024] The Power of Music Intensive with ME! LINK [https://learn.theresadedmon.com/courses/2-week-music-intensive]

Such a Time As This: The Local Church

The local church is not an obligation nor a place meant to appease you. It is an opportunity to serve a family because God grafted you into His. -Lyndsie Schnoor In this present time, we are watching the Lord sift and shift through our culture. We have watched more than handful of prominent leaders step down or be ushered out of their positions (both secular and sacred). I have watched this happen over the last few years at the state and community levels as well. God is building a firm foundation for the Church to have the capacity to sustain the move that is going to take place. Jesus, Himself, instituted offices to assist in the structure that would allow us to mature well. Ephesians 4:11-16 Many believers will say that the Church is not relegated to the houses of worship that many of us serve- I don't disagree. What I do challenge these with is to explain God's plan and desire to equip that Church outside of community that is laid out by Jesus. These communities and families of worship amongst His greater plan for the Big "C" Church exist to equip, empower, encourage, edify and exhort believers within the healthy context and infrastructure of relationship. How will you grow, be held responsible, be corrected or learn to live alongside those you don't always agree with outside of intentional community? You won't. I think that we should be asking ourselves why we "go" to church? I think it's time for some hard conversations, some soul searching moments on all of our behalves and a time for the local church to become the families that God intended them to be to raise mature believers amongst themselves. THAT is how the CHURCH- the Victorious Bride will be realized. Healthy families create healthy communities and healthy communities change culture. First the natural, then the spiritual 1 Corinthians 15:46. So, believer, why are you at your church- to serve or to be served?