There are times in life with something Scripture teaches smacks you right in the face and causes you to sit up and pay attention. When I was growing up in church people would say the pastor was “stepping on their toes” in a sermon. The lyrics in the...
God will make a way where there seems to be no way. He proves it over and over throughout Scripture. He will make a way for His purposes to be accomplished. He truly is a “Waymaker” as Leeland sings about in this week’s song. Join me in 1 Samuel as...
If I asked you to share “the gospel” with me, could you do it? I think the word gospel is one of those words that Christians use often and the assumption is that if we use it enough, then people will automatically know what it means. Hillsong...
If your pattern is to closely examine small chunks of Scripture — and you never zoom out to see the Grand Story — you may miss out on the staying pattern of our faithful God. Matthew West’s song “The God Who Stays” inspired me to take a fly over...
When Paul speaks of “power” in the New Testament he is referring to the supernatural active power available from God. We often want God to assign us power to keep moving ahead rather than operating in the power available through abiding with Him. We...
So many times we lay our lists at the feet of the Father, asking for what we need (because He tells us to ask). Unfortunately, sometimes what we really need isn’t obvious to us. We The Kingdom’s song “Holy Water” celebrates the forgiveness of God...
There are several examples in Scripture where God literally fought for His people — they just had to stand still and watch. What were the characteristics of the people God fought for? Riley Clemmons’ song “Fighting For Me” inspired me to explore one...
There is so much new about a new year. We make new goals and resolutions, and this year we’re even embarking on a new decade! While a new year brings a fresh slate of days to try new things, let’s make sure we’re making progress toward the true...
It’s hard to adore someone you don’t really think about. River Valley Worship reminds us in their song, “Adore You,” that “unto us a child is born.” This is something Isaiah first foretold, and his words are something worth pondering. Do you know...
You know the saying, “There’s no going back?” Well, thank goodness that sentiment doesn’t apply to returning to the people and the ways of God. Our song this week by Cochren and Co. is “Church (Take Me Back)” and inspired me to explore a story of...