“Lord, I want to understand this.” I’ve prayed those words more times than I can count. I’ve prayed them over confusing passages of Scripture and over the doctrines Christians sometimes disagree on. I’ve prayed them over decisions yet-to-be-made and over the parts of life that don’t make much sense to me. And many times, I’ve […]
Worship that Moves God’s Heart
“Pause right there,” my voice teacher interrupted me mid-verse. “Do you know what you’re singing, Paige?” It was the third time she’d stopped to quiz me on the song—and we weren’t even to the first chorus, yet. “I do,” I replied tightly, willing her with every non-verbal cue I could muster to “just let me […]
Finding Joy in Grateful Worship
Approximately three seconds after hitting “add to cart,” I realized something that startled me. I didn’t actually want the item I was in the process of purchasing. What I wanted was the dream of what life could be like if I had it. “I would be cooler,” I thought, “and happier.” I could envision it! I […]
A Way to Strengthen Faith
Have you ever wondered, “How can I exercise my faith?”
Mary of Bethany teaches us an incredible strengthening exercise. It’s the one thing she does consistently every time she appears in Scripture.
Self-Made?
You’ve heard the phrase “self-made man,” right? It typically refers to someone who started with nothing and worked their way up to a high position, through their own determination and sweat. But I’ve got news for you: no matter how hard you’ve worked in this life, you are not self-made. Psalm 100:3 puts it this […]
What if
“If the LORD had not been my help, my soul would soon have dwelt in the abode of silence.”Psalm 94:17 (NASB) “If the Lord had not been my help, ______________________.” How would you complete that sentence? Maybe you’d say, “If the Lord had not been my help, I would still be looking for love in […]