When Ben Fuller sings, “Making my Father proud looks a whole lot different now” in his new song “Proud,” he is ripping pages out of my story and laying them bare. I spent a lot of energy trying to please earthly men. What I...
Did you notice Him there? God keeps showing up even in the most tragic of circumstances. As Toby Mac and Blessing Offor sing, He truly is “The Goodness” in our lives. His goodness is so profound, however, that the Hebrew word for it is...
In what circumstances do you need to be carried? I think of when I’m hurt or incapacitated — any time when I can’t carry myself. Ellie Holcomb’s song “I Will Carry You” led me to consider God’s thoughts on...
Does the idea of trembling before the Lord inspire you or make you feel uncomfortable? Lauren Daigle’s song “Tremble” inspired me to explore where people are described as trembling before the Lord. Spoiler alert: It should inspire...
The names of God teach us about His character. When we get to know His names, we get to know Him. Using “He Is Yahweh,” as sung by Blake Reynolds to inspire us to explore Scripture, we uncover wonderful truths. Join me as we explore the...
It is a good habit to keep your “thankful antenna” up. Who are you thankful for? What are you grateful for? Chris Tomlin’s song “Thank You Lord” reminds us to be thankful for the simple things and the special people in...
There is an account in the Bible of Jesus speaking to the wind and waves and calming them down. This idea often makes its way into our prayers and songs — not unlike Jeremy Camp’s song, “When You Speak.” I think it deserves a...
Are you in need of a fight song these days? The struggle is real, but it’s not against who you might think. “Stand My Ground,” a new song by Zach Williams, is a great anthem for your playlist, but it points to truths more...
A critical question is posed by an imposing angel in the throne room of God described in the book of Revelation, “Who is worthy to open the scroll?” Meredith Andrew’s song “Who Could” reminds us of this question, and...
God’s names help us get to know him better. Matt Maher’s Christmas song, “He Shall Reign Forevermore,” points us to an area of Scripture that reveals four powerful names of Jesus. At Christmastime, we are reminded, “To...