First Lessons Lap Steel is a fun and easy approach to learning the lap steel guitar. Author Jay Leach explains the basics of the instrument including bar control, picking, and string groups, with fun exercises to play. This book also includes several catchy tunes and accompanying online audio with play-along tracks.

BE AWARE OF THE FLESH! It has been said, “if we ignore or forget our mistakes of the past; we are destined to repeat them.” Many Christians and churches have adopted a form of godliness which denies the power [Holy Spirit]; and chose to [engage the flesh] in order to promote an agenda [through worldly wisdom and psychology]. With no cultural or ethical beyond what everyone agrees to in the “social contract;” societies are disintegrating into competing collections of ideologically driven ca...

It has often been expressed that the primary leadership of the Reformation [Restoration] did not go far enough in their restoration of the New Testament Church. Martin Luther got it right on how we are saved [justification]. “The just shall live by faith” (Galatians 3:11), was one of the revelatory truths of God’s Word that rallied the Reformers. We praise God for the reformer John Wycliffe who believed that the people should be able to read the Bible in their own language; and by the grac...

This unique book combines two of the best loved hymns of the Christian church, 'Amazing Grace' and 'Great Is Thy Faithfulness', with eight original compositions. These selections were chosen from 3 different solo albums recorded by renowned Los Angeles guitarist Jay Leach. The compositions and arrangements contained in this book will not only provide a unique perspective on harmonic chord substitution and voice leading, but will also provide many valuable insights on acoustic fingerstyle t...

It has been said, “if we ignore or forget our mistakes of the past; we are destined to repeat them.” Many Christians and churches have adopted a form of godliness which denies the existence of the Holy Spirit; and chose to [engage the flesh] in order to promote an agenda [through worldly wisdom and psychology]. With no cultural or ethical beyond what everyone agrees to in the “cultural contract.” Societies are disintegrating into competing collections of ideologically driven camps, each ac...

THE UNHEALTHY CHURCH CULTURE Many believers are distraught concerning what they witness going on in their local Black churches today. Ezekiel experienced similar conditions in Israel in his day. The Scripture says, the Israelites were still living in sin and trusting in their own righteousness. God told Ezekiel, “And they come to you as people come, and they sit before you as my people, and they hear what you say, but they will not do it, for with lustful talk in their mouths they act; the...

Paul calls the Galatian Christians foolish! Having begun in the Spirit, are now being perfected by the flesh (see Galatians 3:1-3). Legalism and religion do not trust in the finished work of Christ and the efficacy of His blood to produce His intended results. Therefore, they always appeal to the flesh, teaching to control people through behavior modification, which make those pastors who yield to this model, not shepherds per se, but mere sin managers. The only force capable of restoring ...

THE GREAT COMMISSION IS NOT OPTIONAL! Research shows that the unchurched, saved or unsaved are not staying away from church because they think it is boring or not relevant. Their lack of confidence isnt directed against God and the Bible; but it is with the church and its leaders. People dont want to experience church. They want to experience Gods presence. Today you cant get away with just talking about what the Bible says. The church today must see its mission as one of reflecting Gods h...

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM? True Christianity is under siege in America today! Satan has spread two of the most evil deceptions in his arsenal, secular humanism [No God] in our society and institutions and religious Christianity [No -- Spirit] in the churches. Both deny Christs finished work of grace (divine favor). Things are looking bleak to many people seeking reality! They realize that Satan and his kingdom of darkness are behind Americas chaotic world systems. Notice, our world of politics, ...

At the beginning of His earthly ministry, Jesus recognized that in addition to the kingdom of God, another kingdom was operating here on the earth, the kingdom of Satan. The two would be in conflict with each other. While in heaven, as the angel Lucifer, Satan, tried to usurp Jesuss power and position. God removed him from heaven, but not before he had drawn away a third of the angels. Satan continues his battle today, but now its for the hearts of Gods people. Many Christians are drawn aw...

IGNORANCE OF GODS TRUTH IS NO EXCUSE! We are to glorify God and love Him with all our heart, soul and mind; and love our neighbors as ourselves. As believers, we are to be conduits for the flow of Gods love through us to other human beings. However, the Christian Community is greatly hindered corporately and individually because of self-love, individualism, spiritual and biblical illiteracy. Many look at the truths of Gods Word in an attitude of utter defeat and unbelief. God said this wor...

The Church is not only the community of the redeemed, it is also the redeeming community of the lost. We are not only commanded by our Lord and Savior, but also impelled by the indwelling Spirit of God to declare the message of God’s redeeming love and reconciliation in Jesus Christ to all peoples. While this task is easier stated than carried out; Christ Himself promised us individually and corporately the power to get the job done (Acts 1:8). What we need most is a renewal of the underst...