What happens when our preference doesn’t line up with God’s preference? How can we even know God’s desires? I’ve asked these questions since I was introduced to Rachel Morley’s song “Preference.” Join me as...
Do you have a favorite singer? Can you recognize their voice even if you’re not familiar with the song? I have a friend who is a photographer. I can spot her work right away on social media. Her photos have something about them that acts as a...
Have you ever experienced a heartwarming moment that evokes an irresistible response? Like how can you resist petting a puppy sitting at your feet gazing at you with big round eyes? MercyMe’s moving anthem, “To Not Worship You,”...
Putting first things first is a habit of highly effective people. But what are the “first things” for a follower of Christ? How does God rank the things you should be prioritizing above others? Let’s allow Scripture to mold how we...
Do you praise God amid deep distress? When your circumstances don’t change, when the pain doesn’t let up, when you feel like you’re underwater and can’t catch your breath, can you muster a song of praise to God? Rend...
The effects of sin are ravaging our world. Like the devastating locusts stripping the land bare in the book of Joel, we are stripped of meaningful worship owed to Father God. Let Andrew Ripp’s song “For The Love Of God” remind you...
In the beginning. These are the first words of two chapters of the Bible—one in the Old Testament and one in the New. These are also the opening lyrics to Anna Miriam Brown’s song “Was The Word” from her musical His Story The...
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...
I love singing God’s Words back to Him. That’s why Matt Maher’s song “The Lord’s Prayer (It’s Yours)” is on my playlist! But the real joy for me was diving into Scripture inspired by this song. There’s...
I believe in the promises of God. I’ve seen God move in miraculous ways in Scripture and in my own life. But I also know from experience that sometimes things don’t turn out how I prayed for or in the timing I had hoped for. Benjamin...