To count our blessings is to name them and acknowledge our gratitude for the good things God has blessed us with. Seph Schlueter sings of this in his song “Counting My Blessings,” and I use it to catapult us into the world of Jesus to...
I’ve recently seen several videos online of children laying hands on siblings in prayer or praying with deep and passionate charisma. It’s adorable because they are acts not normally seen in children who are more likely to swipe their...
How can you get out of the mental pit you’re in? If you do what Riley Clemmons did, you’ll get away with God and focus on HIS plans to strengthen you. Riley’s song, “Loved By You,” inspired me to spend some time in...
A Chinese friend complained to me about how difficult learning English can be. For example, he lamented that the English word for “trunk” could reference the back of a car, a box, a part of an elephant, or men’s swim shorts. Same...
I don’t particularly appreciate feeling limited and weak. I’m not too fond of it when what is required of me exceeds my qualifications. I prefer feeling capable and in control. Unfortunately, this preference of mine runs directly opposed...
Have you ever loved a song and found that learning its story made it even more meaningful? That happened to me this week. I was inspired to study Psalm 34 after listening to “Trust In God” by Elevation Worship. Only the story behind the...
Something is keeping us from being a light in our world. A question asked in for KING+COUNTRY’s song “What Are We Waiting For?” inspired me to explore what the Bible says about light and our identity as Christ followers to be light...
I see a lot of conversation in the media about positive self-talk. And I get it. Talking negatively about yourself to yourself is not helpful. Inspired by Micah Tyler’s song “Praise The Lord,” I meditated on King David’s self...
“Hold on just a little bit longer” is the appeal Katy Nichole says God gives us in her song “Hold On.” Does God entreat us to hold on in Scripture? And if so, what are we to hold on to? And what does it look like when we let...
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...
