Welcome to Friday With Friends! I have the distinct privilege of meeting incredible followers of Christ who have amazing ministries, fascinating careers, and incredible hobbies and pet projects that flow out of their identity in Christ. While my...
Every time they turned around, Jesus confounded the religious elite. They thought they knew how a man of God should act, especially with whom he should associate. It’s surprising how God shows up in the narratives of Scripture. In Katy Nichole and...
Did you notice Him there? God keeps showing up even in the most tragic of circumstances. As Toby Mac and Blessing Offor sing, He truly is “The Goodness” in our lives. His goodness is so profound, however, that the Hebrew word for it is difficult to...
The rule and reign of Christ will never end. Local Sound sings about this when they declare the faithfulness of our “King through all the ages” in their song “Time And Time Again.” Explore Scripture with me this week as learn more about our King of...
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 reflected in...
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 Yahweh Yireh and El...
Have you ever put your trust in something or someone you thought would never change, only to have them change? With our God, there is no chance of change. God’s immutability is one of His attributes that brings me comfort and joy every time I...
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 link our song to a psalm to...
Many of the details of Christmas get embellished, altered, or even left out of our traditional scenes, songs, and readings. Keith and Kristyn Getty, along with Ellie Holcomb, sing a song, “Elizabeth,” that inspired me to dive into the details of her...
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 deep look from us to...