When Simeon held baby Jesus at the temple, he basically declared what Jordan St. Cyr sings about — the wait is over! The Messiah had come and the day of salvation had arrived. Join me this week as we explore the historical context of...
What in your life do you take for granted? I have a reliable car, so I pretty much take for granted that it will start when I need it to. If nothing else, you probably expected that chair you just sat in to hold you up. What about God? This week...
Sometimes Christians say things that are meant to be a comfort to others but aren’t theologically sound. Shocking, I know. Some of my favorite videos to watch are when the guest has to guess if it’s something that comes from the Bible or...
Stepping out into the unknown with God is made possible through His grace bestowed upon us, and the evidence of His faithfulness He gives us. “Build A Boat” by Colton Dixon sings about walking with God to do the impossible. This is...
I think it’s an excellent problem to have. The problem that Zach Bolen, lead singer of Citizens, shared with me as the foundation for the song “Everything And More” by Citizens. The problem is that words don’t seem to express...
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...
We like choices, but God is an exclusive God. He demands our exclusive worship. More than that, he ALONE is our refuge — all others are lacking. Both Scripture and Skillet’s song “Refuge” remind us of this fact. Let’s...
Our God is a God who celebrates milestones. This week is a significant milestone for the podcast, and the song “In Christ Alone” celebrates an anniversary, too! Let’s celebrate by digging into God’s Word! When was the last...
I miss the wonders of God all the time. I tend to be so self-involved that I fail to look up and behold the majesty of the One who loves me so much He redeemed me. “I Stand In Awe” by Christ Tomlin and Nicole Serrano inspires me to...
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...