When Simeon held baby Jesus at the temple, he basically declared what Jordan St. Cyr sings about — the wait is over! The Messiah had come and the day of salvation had arrived. Join me this week as we explore the historical context of...
Reading familiar Scriptures from a fresh perspective helps God’s Word come alive for me. Katy Nichole’s Christmas song “O What A King” is sung from Mary’s perspective and caused me to revisit the details of...
During the Christmas season, it’s easy to think the story of Christ begins at His birth. The truth is that Jesus is eternal, and His role in humanity and creation is worth meditating on. Michael W. Smith’s song “God With God”...
There is such a sense of expectancy in the Christmas season. We hope our gifts for others are “just right,” we hope everyone gets along at our various gatherings, we hope to make lasting and meaningful memories, and sometimes we hope for...
There is a long-held practice in teaching biblical theology. It uses questions and answers to help the student remember the foundations of their faith. Shane & Shane sing a traditional Christmas hymn that asks and answers an important question...
Have you ever experienced deep darkness? I’m talking about the kind of darkness that envelops you so tightly it affects your breathing. That only begins to scratch the surface of the depth of darkness we are in without the light of Christ. In...
The New Testament is filled with moments when Jesus moved, and the people missed it. The religious leaders missed it, the crowds missed it, and even Christ’s disciples missed it. Matt Maher sings of wanting to experience a move of Jesus in his...
The original creation had a purpose that was marred and derailed by sin. Scripture teaches in Christ, we are a new creation. Mac Powell sings of it in his song, “New Creation.” It’s the perfect song to launch into God’s Word...
When Ben Fuller sings, “Making my Father proud looks a whole lot different now” in his new song “Proud,” he is ripping pages out of my story and laying them bare. I spent a lot of energy trying to please earthly men. What I...
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...