Who are your top five closest friends? Have you ever thought that those you spend the most time with determine your direction? And your direction determines your destination. When Consumed By Fire sings “Walk With Jesus,” we are reminded...
Life can throw us curve balls that threaten to derail us. In fact, if we aren’t rooted in Christ, we may even fall into despair. Katy Nichole and Naomi Raine sing about everything our God can do, even when we cannot. Their song “Our God...
Growing up, my mom and stepdad used to listen to Paul Harvey. He was a radio broadcaster famous for telling “the rest of the story.” When Josiah Queen sings “The Prodigal,” I’m sure you’re thinking of the famous...
I need the reminder. I need the nudge. I get discouraged and feel the temptation to stop asking God for his __________________ (you fill in the blank). Matthew West exhorts us toward something the Bible says: “Don’t Stop Praying.”...
Can I give you some good news? God does not restrain His faithfulness. He doesn’t hold back. TobyMac sings about it in his song “Faithfully,” and David sings about it in Psalm 40. Tag along with me as we explore God’s...
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...