I love it when someone takes something complex and boils it down for me. Jesus does that when asked about the greatest commandment, and Danny Gokey sings about it in his song, “Love God Love People.” There’s no greater power than...
I need a reset sometimes. Instead of looking at myself, I need to look up. Perhaps when I do, I can reset my perspective as I consider God’s greatness and my insignificance in comparison to Him. And yet, as NEEDTOBREATHE sings about in...
Have you ever been asked to define a word you’re familiar with, but don’t have the depth of knowledge and clarity to actually put it into words? This week’s song “Promises” by Maverick City Music sings of some...
Tragedy can rock us to our very core. How will our view of God change when our circumstances change? Ryan Stevenson sings of this in his song, “Amadeo (Still My God).” It is a declaration that is echoed in Scripture as well. Join me as...
My daughter read “Animal Farm” in middle school. Luckily she had a teacher who could unpack the symbolism and interpret the text in such a way that she understood and enjoyed the Orwell classic. Sometimes it takes a little extra study to...
When we declare our praises to God it impacts our own heart AND acts as a testimony to the world around us. Phil Wickham’s song “Great Things” echoes another song in the Bible. It’s a song that is part of a longer...
One way to gain perspective in a dark and confusing time is to consider eternity. Let an old hymn guide your thoughts like “Absent From Flesh” written by Isaac Watts, but brought back to life by Sojourn and Jamie Barnes. Our suffering...
Does it matter the position of our body if our heart is sincere in worship? I believe we can acknowledge things about God through our physical posture. Chris Tomlin’s song “I Lift My Hands” leads us to consider one position...
We live in the now and the not yet. So many promises of God are available to us now, but will be completely fulfilled in the future promise of the new heavens and new earth. Elevation Worship sings of God’s ultimate triumph in their song...
What if I could train myself to stop focusing on my circumstances rather than the Lord? Kristian Stanfill’s song “Always” reminds us of the greatness of our God as compared to the trouble that may surround us. David’s Psalm 3...