Music

The journey of growing into a childlike faith begins with humility and leads to peace and joy. Today, we’re imagining what that might sound like set in a musical landscape. heart of humility / “Rend My Heart” (Wilderness Cry)  Reminiscent of a Psalm, this is an earnest plea for God to fill our hearts with…

Peace in every season is found in knowing the One who is the Truth. He holds our hearts in His hands. Usually when I put these playlists together, I include a mix of songs with various tempos and styles. This time, however, I compiled a collection of entirely mellow and gentle songs carrying deep messages…

There are so many good worship songs, but for each of us, certain songs hold more meaning. This is a list of some worship songs that are special to me—some newer, some older, and some in between. I’ve divided them into “us” songs (intended for congregational worship) and “me” songs (more suited for personal prayer)….

Come join me on a musical journey to the cross and beyond. It’s my hope that this playlist, which includes personal and emotional songs as well as rich and reflective ones, will help guide you as you meditate on Jesus’ death and resurrection.  / “The Power of the Cross” (Keith & Kristyn Getty)  This powerful…

There are a lot of love songs, but there aren’t a lot of songs that talk about the harder parts of love, like persevering when it’s difficult and moving forward after you’ve been hurt. Those are the kinds of songs I’ve compiled for today’s list.  There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts…

Music speaks to our hearts and lifts our spirits in a way few other things can. If you’re feeling discouraged today, it’s my prayer that God will use these songs to speak to you and lift your focus heavenward. for the one who is weary / “He Will Carry Me” (Mark Schultz)  Dear weary heart,…

Several months ago I had a dream I don’t think I will soon forget. The dream itself was special, but the lesson it taught me has lingered to this day. In the dream, I was in a soup kitchen, and Jesus was there, handing out sandwiches to a line of hungry people. I was near…

It can be hard to keep the faith while you’re going through trials and waiting for God’s promise to be fulfilled. If you are in that place today, I pray that these songs will encourage you to keep looking up and waiting patiently for the Lord. “I’d Rather Believe in You” (The Imperials) — Originally…

“Dive” (Steven Curtis Chapman) — Capturing the rising excitement and exhilaration felt when we’re standing on the edge of what’s known and comfortable and preparing to jump off and get swept into the wild waves of wonder, this song shows that an experience with the Living Water can do more than we’ll ever know in…

(This post is based on the song “Let It Go” by Tenth Avenue North, which you can listen to here.) clinging (verse 1) I’ve been holding on so tightLook at these knuckles they’ve gone whiteFrom fighting for who I want to beI’m just trying to find security Worry unearths the ugliness inside our hearts, revealing…

Twenty-seven years ago today, Rich Mullins left this world; yet through his songs, he still speaks. Today I invite you to listen in as I share nine of Rich’s songs that have special meaning to me. “Sing Your Praise to the Lord” — This classic piano-driven masterpiece is a modern-day psalm of sorts, filled with…

21. confidence When we are surrounded by war, we can have peace. When enemies rise up against us, we don’t have to be afraid. When it seems like we’re in a losing fight, we don’t have to give in to despair. How is this possible? Not through confidence in ourselves, because we are weak and…