Sometimes, my grandmother bemoans the repetition in contemporary worship songs. Once, she mentioned she felt like the worship team might just “sing of your love forever”…forever. I’m pretty sure she’ll excuse the repetition...
Let’s develop a sense of wonder, shall we? The famous hymn “How Great Thou Art” makes us consider God with a sense of “awesome wonder.” I chose Carrie Underwood’s rendition to meditate on Psalm 145. David sat in...
Occasionally, I enjoy a few (or a bag) of Oreos. While they are enjoyable, they are not nourishing. The hymns of old are full of rich, nourishing doctrines that help form a strong foundation for the believer. This week, I use Rend Collective’s...
There are foundational truths found in Scripture that we may not question but may not be able to defend. In their song, “Image of God,” We Are Messengers sings of a truth that profoundly impacts our daily lives. Let’s gain a...
Stale. Fake. Dead. Dying. Faded. Worthless. Delusional. There are all kinds of hope in this world, but believers in Christ are born again into a living hope. Phil Wickham’s song “Living Hope” leads us straight to Scripture, where...
Are you in need of a fight song these days? The struggle is real, but it’s not against who you might think. “Stand My Ground,” a new song by Zach Williams, is a great anthem for your playlist, but it points to truths more...
We spend a lot of time celebrating Jesus at Christmastime. Easter doesn’t have as much secular fanfare, and one reason may be that Easter forces us to answer hard questions about who Jesus is and who we are. In fact, Aaron Shust’s song...
A critical question is posed by an imposing angel in the throne room of God described in the book of Revelation, “Who is worthy to open the scroll?” Meredith Andrew’s song “Who Could” reminds us of this question, and...
Sometimes, we need a good reminder that this world is not our home. As Jordan Feliz sings about, there is a day coming when “Jesus Is Coming Back!” Knowing this should lead to eager anticipation in our lives and give us hope. Join me...
There was a national crisis, and the king didn’t know what to do. At that moment, the king had choices. He could turn to his own wisdom, to the advisors of those around him, or any number of places for advice. In the Scripture inspired by Phil...