Sometimes, my grandmother bemoans the repetition in contemporary worship songs. Once, she mentioned she felt like the worship team might just “sing of your love forever”…forever. I’m pretty sure she’ll excuse the repetition in the classic hymn...
Let’s develop a sense of wonder, shall we? The famous hymn “How Great Thou Art” makes us consider God with a sense of “awesome wonder.” I chose Carrie Underwood’s rendition to meditate on Psalm 145. David sat in the awesome wonder of God and gave us...
Occasionally, I enjoy a few (or a bag) of Oreos. While they are enjoyable, they are not nourishing. The hymns of old are full of rich, nourishing doctrines that help form a strong foundation for the believer. This week, I use Rend Collective’s...
There are foundational truths found in Scripture that we may not question but may not be able to defend. In their song, “Image of God,” We Are Messengers sings of a truth that profoundly impacts our daily lives. Let’s gain a Biblical perspective on...
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 meaningful than any lyric...
Sometimes, we need a good reminder that this world is not our home. As Jordan Feliz sings about, there is a day coming when “Jesus Is Coming Back!” Knowing this should lead to eager anticipation in our lives and give us hope. Join me this week as we...
There was a national crisis, and the king didn’t know what to do. At that moment, the king had choices. He could turn to his own wisdom, to the advisors of those around him, or any number of places for advice. In the Scripture inspired by Phil...
I dropped a glass casserole lid on my tile kitchen floor the other day. It shattered into a host of small pieces. I’m still finding pieces of glass here and there. There’s a difference between being broken and shattered. Shattered seems so...
What does it mean to live by faith? I’m not sure there’s a simple answer to that question, but one practice may provide evidence. Tye Tribbett sings about it in his song “Anyhow” — trusting and praising God no matter what comes our way. Let’s...
There’s a shortage of truth in the world today. Of course, the definition of truth seems to be up for grabs for some, but today, we’re talking about sincerity in action without pretense. Matthew West sings about this in his song “Truth Be Told.”...