Life can throw us curve balls that threaten to derail us. In fact, if we aren’t rooted in Christ, we may even fall into despair. Katy Nichole and Naomi Raine sing about everything our God can do, even when we cannot. Their song “Our God...
Growing up, my mom and stepdad used to listen to Paul Harvey. He was a radio broadcaster famous for telling “the rest of the story.” When Josiah Queen sings “The Prodigal,” I’m sure you’re thinking of the famous...
To count our blessings is to name them and acknowledge our gratitude for the good things God has blessed us with. Seph Schlueter sings of this in his song “Counting My Blessings,” and I use it to catapult us into the world of Jesus to...
Have you ever had that moment when you realize you are on the other side? On the other side of trauma. On the other side of betrayal. On the other side of pain, you thought for sure you would NEVER endure? This happened to Joseph and was...
Have you ever re-watched a movie yet felt anxious during that scene where the obstacle seems too great to overcome? You know the end. You understand the main character overcomes that obstacle because you’ve watched the movie before, but it...
How can you get out of the mental pit you’re in? If you do what Riley Clemmons did, you’ll get away with God and focus on HIS plans to strengthen you. Riley’s song, “Loved By You,” inspired me to spend some time in...
Did you ever get separated from your parents as a child? It’s a terrifying experience as a mother to turn and realize your child has slipped away and is nowhere in sight. I’ve read stories where the child was so frightened they would...
Have you ever loved a song and found that learning its story made it even more meaningful? That happened to me this week. I was inspired to study Psalm 34 after listening to “Trust In God” by Elevation Worship. Only the story behind the...
I see a lot of conversation in the media about positive self-talk. And I get it. Talking negatively about yourself to yourself is not helpful. Inspired by Micah Tyler’s song “Praise The Lord,” I meditated on King David’s self...
“Hold on just a little bit longer” is the appeal Katy Nichole says God gives us in her song “Hold On.” Does God entreat us to hold on in Scripture? And if so, what are we to hold on to? And what does it look like when we let...