I had a great time with my friends, Joel Arcieri of the Theology of Music Podcast, and Vince Wright of TheBereanTest.com as we came together to talk about our unique approaches to Christian music and how to be more discerning and make exciting...
It is a good habit to keep your “thankful antenna” up. Who are you thankful for? What are you grateful for? Chris Tomlin’s song “Thank You Lord” reminds us to be thankful for the simple things and the special people in...
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...
What kinds of choices do you make in the face of fear? Building 429’s song “Fear No More” is an anthem born out of a personal time when fear led the songwriters to seek God. There’s a king in Scripture who faced fear more...
Did you know God has a tone of voice? When He speaks to us, He comforts, encourages, or convicts with kindness. He offers the perfect balance of truth and grace. So if the voice inside your head has an accusing tone, then it’s not from your...
Throughout the ages, people have scoffed at God and His ways. Some claim He isn’t powerful enough, or close enough, or real enough. These scoffers think they have it all figured out and don’t believe that Jesus is relevant, much less...
There is a magical and terrifying place described in Scripture. It is the throne room of heaven where fantastical creatures proclaim the holiness of God, and crowned elders fall at His feet in worship. Influence Music’s song “Glory...
I love to talk about Jesus. There’s a lot to say about Him. If we spent our entire lives plumbing the depths of Scripture, we would never come to an end. This is why I love Anne Wilson’s new song, “My Jesus.” She gives me a...
While we may not be able to choose happiness, we can choose joy. We can choose joy because it’s not rooted in our circumstances or feelings but rather the truth of Who God is and who we are in Him. “Joyful” by Dante Bowe is a fun...
How does God do “new” things? What does it mean that He makes all things new? These are the questions I asked myself inspired by Big Daddy Weave’s song, “All Things New.” Join me on a discovery tour from Old to New...