Easter Song

When I was growing up, CCM was just getting its start. Pioneering artists like Keith Green, Larry Norman, The 2nd Chapter of Acts, Petra and Chuck Girard were paving the way for what would soon explode into a verified music genre. This is what I grew up listening to (and what my dad still claims

Behold Our God

Honest theology is integrated. If God is Creator, then He is also Controller. If God is the Source, then He is also the Sustainer. If God is Savior, then He is also Lord. Perhaps, like me (and most all of us), you are wrestling the the reality of God’s sovereignty in the midst of a

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

So, I’m working on developing an upcoming sermon series for our church to provide hope and help in times of uncertainty. A primary theme of the series is light in the darkness. God, in all three persons, is described as a God of light (1 John 1:5). God the Father is light and spoke light

The Great Day

This is a song that makes me think and feel a lot of different things. However, it always leaves me longing for the Great Day when God will make all things right and make all things new. It fills me with hope and reminds me that this world is not all there is. As we

In Christ

In 2008, our church was in the middle of a transition to a more contemporary worship style. As part of the transition, we launched a contemporary worship service on Sunday nights called Merge. The initial services included a preaching series through the book of Colossians called Exalting Christ, Exposing Truth, Explaining Life. As the worship

It Is Not Death to Die

COVID-19 has caused us all to consider our own (and other’s) vulnerability. I have prayed more fervently for those I know who are considered more susceptible to facing complications from the virus. I have two grandparents who both turn 90 this year, and my mom (although in her early sixties) has a weakened immune system

Spotify Playlist

I’ve started building a Spotify playlist (#GodIsMore) full of songs of hope and encouragement for uncertain days. These are songs that have been helpful to me throughout my own faith journey and hopefully may be helpful to you. I’ll keep adding to it in the days ahead, but wanted you to be able to enjoy

He Will Hold Me Fast

The first verse of this song is my favorite and perhaps the most relevant to our current situation. When I fear my faith will failChrist will hold me fastWhen the tempter would prevailHe will hold me fastI could never keep my holdThrough life’s fearful pathFor my love is often coldHe must hold me fast The

Dear Refuge of My Weary Soul

I still remember the first time I heard this hymn. It was while I was in Bible college and it was sung in one of our daily chapels. The haunting, yet simple melody is matched by the Psalm-like self-talk of a despondent, yet dependent soul. Written over 250 years ago, it still brings the comfort

Psalm 62

In a previous life I was a Worship Pastor. I absolutely loved planning worship services and selecting songs for congregational singing (something I still get to do a bit as a Student Pastor). Over the years, I have discovered some incredibly powerful texts set to singable tunes that stir the soul and strengthen the faith.