Video Ministry: Letter From God Part 2

Video Ministry from Firebrand Ministry featuring the 10 minute program God and Coffee. This edition contains part 2 of "A Letter From God" as Pastor Dave shares about a letter from a friend.

Here is a small excerpt of the letter:

"Sorry this letter has taken over a month to write. I really wanted it to be a ministry letter…What this saith the Lord…(John 10)….

"…It’s been said Pastor Dave:

‘Anything unrecognized becomes uncelebrated.

Anything unrecognized becomes unrewarded…..

Anything unrecognized eventually exits your life…

…I want to recognize the man of God. A golden connection in my life. A mentor, a protege’, my friend. May your (prayers) pull down every stronghold and remove obstacles. May God link you to Golden Connections to bring about divine change through Relationship.…

1 Samuel 12:22-24:

"For the Lord will not forsake His people, for His great name’s sake, because it has pleased the Lord to make you His people. Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you; but I will teach you the good and the right way. Only fear the Lord, and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you."

I love you in Christ,

name withheld"

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Video Ministry: A Letter From God

Firebrand Video Ministry presents the Christian program series, God and Coffee, featuring Pastor Dave Croft.

Here is a word from Pastor Dave to go along with this special video ministry for you.

"I am so glad there’s one friend I can always go to, always get in touch with no matter what is going on in life.

He’s never too busy to talk to me or lend me a helping Hand!

Jesus Lives to make intercession for you & me! He’s seated at the right Hand of The Father.

Never will He leave you, nor forsake you. He’s the same yesterday, today & forever!!

Proverbs18:24;I…saiah59:1;Hebrews7:25&13:8 & Hebrews10:25!!

God Blesses His Children!! God will bless you. Believe it. Walk by faith. Set your heart and mind on HIS Covenant promises for you! 

‘Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. You are My Friends, if you do whatever  command you.’"

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Video Ministry: A Letter From God

Firebrand Video Ministry presents it’s video ministry program "God and Coffee" with Pastor Dave Croft. Here is a word to go with this video from Pastor Dave:

I am glad there’s one friend I can always go to, always get in touch with.

He’s never too busy to talk to me or lend me a helping Hand!

Jesus Lives to make intercession for you and me.! He’s seated at the right Hand of The Father. He promises He wil neverl leave you, nor forsake you. He’s the same yesterday, today & forever!!

Proverbs18:24;I…saiah59:1;Hebrews7:25&13:8 & Hebrews10:25!!

God Bless His Children!!"

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Personal Development: The Foundation of Your Success in Music

   Personal development is the rock to the foundation of marketing your gift in music. Communication skills, how you deal with people, willing to study and improve skills are a big part of personal development. The Contemporary Christian Music industry refers to this issue as "Artist Development".

Further, increasing these communication    skills plays a crucial role.

   No miracle marketing wonders will    help    you until you invest the time to gain skills in dealing with other people.

For example, if you can interact with people and learn to understand their needs, interests, strengths, and goals,you will be far more successful in introducing them to what you have to offer with your music than someone who just tries to "sell themselves."

If you can work on understanding people and focusing on helping them first, you will go far in life whether it’s with your music or some other career.

To gain these personal development skills is as simple as turning off the television and opening your mind to incredible resources from books, to CD’s, DVD’s, Webinars, Conference calls, and even special seminars.

Here are some steps for you to begin as you learn how to enhance your skills with powerfulresources on personal development available today:

√ Read!

The resources in the form of books to read are unlimited. Of course, there’s no greater book on wisdom, strategy, business or ministry than the Bible.

Here are some others that are well worth recommending:

"How To Win Friends And Influence People" by Dale Carengie

"The Everyday Visionary" by Jesse Duplantis

"My Utmost For His Highest" by Oswald Chambers

"Spirit Driven Success" by Dani Johnson

That list could go on. For more ideas, check the Market Research page here.

√ Learn from the best!

Your level of income often reflects your level of personal development.

Learn from those who are already successful in the areas you want to excel. If it’s a Christian musician, check out some of the legends who’ve been at this industry for years and keep moving forward!

Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman, are just a few who come to mind who have been successful over a long period of time. They had tremendous skills. Not just musical talent, but also incredible relational skills.

When it comes to amazing talent coupled with being an entrepreneur, Bill Gaither is the "grand daddy" of them all.

Gaither founded the Gaither Music Company which performs the functions of record company, concert booking, television production, copyright management, retail store, recording studio and telemarketing for the Gaither empire. Gaither also runs a retail center called Gaither Family Resources.

Gaither, and his wife Gloria, have given back to the Contemporary Christian music industry in many ways. For one, they helped to prolong the careers of those who came before them. Mark Lowry, Sandi Patty, Carman, Steve Green, Amy Grant, are some of a long list of artists who either got their start or became popular while touring with the Gaithers.

√ Invest to gain skills

One of the best investments you could make, not only for your music career, but also personally would be to see Success Coach and trainer Dani Johnson. I can think of no greater coach when it comes to personal development.

I personally have attended two of her "First Steps To Success" Seminars that have had a tremendous impact on my personal development and helped improve my business.

I believe she is anointed and God has raised her up for such a time as this. The foundation of her teachings and principles are biblically based. In addition, you won’t hear anything from Dani that she hasn’t personally used or done herself. Her track record of wealth is well documented. Not to mention the hundreds of thousands she and her husband give yearly to powerful Christian ministries. Dani walks the talk!

Some of her clients not only include successful business people, but also producers, actors, artists, Christian musicians…and even a Rocket Scientist!

√ Be authentic. Be real. Be You.

Finally, you have to be yourself. This is so crucial. I can remember being a young 16-year-old when my mom dragged me to an Amy Grant concert. What captivated me and made me really listen to her music was how down to earth she was and honest.

I remember that concert evening when she had decided to play this song she had just written. She dug in on the piano and was singing her heart out with her hands all over the keyboard. Suddenly, in the middle of the most dramatic part of the tune, she froze. She couldn’t remember the words or the music! She looked out into the gasping audience, gave that endearing smile, and went on with the song picking up where she left off.

That’s Amy. She is the same whether she is in her kitchen cooking a meal or on stage singing to thousands.

This idea of being who you really are reminds me of something said on American Idol from one of the "stars" helping the aspiring contestants.

Kenny Rogers was explaining the key to being successful now, and for years to come, as his illustrious career has proven. He said there are three things to consider:

1)Who and what other people say and think you are.

2)Who you think and say you are.

3)Who you really ARE, regardless of what you or others think.

The closer you get those three together, the greater chance you have of being successful for a long time, he said.

Video Ministry: God Has Not Forgotten You

Firebrand Video Ministry program, "God and Coffee", with Pastor Dave Croft sharing from the Word of God….

From Pastor Dave:

<em>"’Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord(1Cor.15:58)…’

‘Eye has not seen,nor ear heard,Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who Love Him"…

 But GOD HAS REVEALED THEM TO US THROUGH HIS SPIRIT! For the Spirit searches all things,yes the deep things of God! 2Chronicles 16:9… Eyes Of God!!!

All things… All Things!!! Are possible with God !!!

So, dear one, I encourage you to endure, the season your in at this moment. Don’t faint or lose heart. Choose faith over succumbing to doubt.

God Positioning You For Your Destiny !!! Get ready for the next step is the transition !!

It’s a transition to a new position. You know- It’s like when you walk thru that next door that Jesus has opened for you!!

It’s His Will for you to reach the destiny He prepared you for you. Trust Him that His Greatness Will Accomplish His Will In Your Life!

You obeyed His Voice!!! Today is the day of salvation !!! Today is the day of hope for you!

((((Jesus)))) Touch Him! Touch His Garment! Put your fingers in His scars! Touch His Heart with your love !!

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Video Ministry: Faith Conquers All

Video ministry from Firebrand Ministry in the program of God and Coffee, Pastor Dave Croft shares about the kind of faith that conquers all:

"In an uncertain atmosphere, the Dad of the demoniac child cried out for Jesus to help his unbelief-Mark 9:24…

He was in the presence of Jesus and still needed help believing ! Yet, Christ said blessed are those who believe whom have not seen. John 20:29.

Unbelief is quickly eradicated in His Presence -In God’s Glory.….. When the demoniac’s deliverance was manifested – All Doubt Was Gone- When we see the change of Christ in a new believer we are stirred the same way ! God has a way of humbling the proud, but we are to walk in humility & love- Thus exemplifying Grace- You know, the Grace that Saved Us!!

Keep walking in obedience and permeating the darkness around you. The evidence of change will be seen soon. When God arrives, no matter who’s in the house, everything changes- That’s what his presence does- Makes all things new.

2Cor.5:17

Relationship matters to Jesus !!!"

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