There are truths in Scripture that make us feel uncomfortable. Sometimes we don’t think they make sense. Other times they bump up against a belief we hold that doesn’t align with Scripture itself. Riley Clemmons’ song...
The names of God reveal aspects of His character. I identified two names of God to explore using this week’s song “Jireh” by Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music as inspiration. Come with me to Genesis to learn more about...
Our convictions govern our behavior. You will need deep convictions to stand for your faith in the culture today. This is just what Newsboys sings about in their new single “STAND.” I hope to inspire you to read your Bible for yourself...
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...
When Brandon Heath sings of days getting dark and life getting hard in his song “See Me Through It,” I immediately thought of Habakkuk and the national crisis during his time. The darkness and injustice of his time can be seen in our...
Christ is my firm foundation. He is the rock on which I stand. These are not just great lyrics from Maverick City Music in their song “Firm Foundation (He Won’t),” but they’re founded in Scripture. Come with me on a journey...
I have a love-hate relationship with hard questions. I love that they inspire me to think critically and put in more thought and effort. I hate that the answer is often not as tidy as I would like. In her song “Kingdom Come,” Rebecca St...
We serve a loving God. He helps us in our weakness, He causes everything to work together for our good, He gives us right standing before Him by taking away the sin nature we could never conquer on our own, and so much more. Riley Clemmons sings...
We often forget the people described in the Bible were real. Can I add, especially Jesus? We read of Jesus’ triumphant victory over death and the grave in each gospel and His instructions to His disciples before He ascends to the Father...
We are the workmanship of a creative God. Our new lives in Christ are supposed to mean something. We are called to walk in a manner worthy of the calling on our lives, and God planned out the good works for us to walk in. Taylor Leonhardt’s...