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There’s Nothing Wrong With Emotions In Church You have heard a public speaker repeat it or read in the platitude in articles or books. “Emotions in faith are bad! It should be based in logic!” “Worship services shouldn’t invoke emotion!” “Shut down your emotions in church! It blocks out the Holy Spirit!” Now, I am…
The Elements is the latest album from singer, poet, songwriter, and DC Talk alumnus Toby McKeehan aka Tobymac. Today, I am highlighting his song “See The Light” which he co-wrote with Sasha Hamilton, Ryan Edgar, Emma Weisberg, Dave Lubben, and Anthony Pasqualone. The composition is catchy and has that unique style of blending techno, pop,…
Beckah Shae and Jack Shocklee write “King,” a new song performed by Shae. It is a single released as a precursor for the album Mighty and has an upbeat sound to it. The song takes inspiration from the Psalms, mixing in Hebrew lyrics and phrases in with English. As a Christian song, it reminds us…
Happy Easter or should I say: Happy Resurrection Sunday! I am a Christian and I am not ashamed of that fact. To celebrate our Lord and Savior rising from the grave, here is the text from the Gospel of Matthew telling the story of Christ revealing that the grave could not hold Him. 1 After…
Zach Williams was inspired when he wrote the songs “Old Church Choir” and “Chainbreaker.” The former is an amazing tribute to the sound of gospel music. The latter is an incredible message about Jesus Christ and the freedom he can give you. With “Empty Grave,” from his new album Rescue Story, he gives a tribute…
I know I shared this last year, but I had to share it again. Good Friday! This is a unique episode of my web show StudioJake where I discuss my beliefs in Jesus Christ. I am a Christian and I am not ashamed of that fact. To celebrate our Lord and Savior rising from the…
Christian apologist Lee Strobel teams-up with author Mark Mittelberg for The Unexpected Adventure: Taking Everyday Risks to Talk with People about Jesus, a daily devotional. From the synopsis on Amazon: When we seize opportunities to talk with others about Jesus, days that start out dull and tedious can quickly blossom into exciting escapades. Written for…
Religious conservatives have often warned about Leftism and Progressive ideology leaking into the Church, replacing the Gospel with the virtues of SJWS. Bethel Church Pastor and author Kris Vallotton discussed this on his blog. “Are you ‘row, row, rowing your boat’ gently down a political stream called progressivism? Sociopolitical agendas promoted under the misnomer of…
“In Christ Alone” is a modern Christian hymn composed in 2001 with music by Keith Getty and music by Stuart Townend. It is one of the widely covered songs in Gospel music today. Celtic Worship pays homage to the song with a rendition of their own. Originally released in 2018, the song was released on…
C.S. Lewis is one of the greatest Christian theologians and authors of the twentieth century. His studies, letters, research, and even fiction has created a legacy of inspiration for apologists and churchgoers alike. This was difficult, but I laid out, in no particular order, My Top 10 Favorite C.S. Lewis Quotes: “I am trying here…
Luke 19:28-40 (JB Phillips Translation) 29-31 Then as he was approaching Bethphage and Bethany, near the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent off two of his disciples, telling them, “Go into the village just ahead of you, and there you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever yet ridden. Untie it…
From pop to disco to contemporary to hard rock to Christian worship, the newsboys have gone through several evolutions as a band. With their new single “Greatness of our God” from their upcoming album United, we see the return of former members Peter Furler (drummer, former lead singer) and Phil Joel (former bassist). As I…
“Sing It From The Shackles” by Rend Collective is the latest in Gareth Gilkeson, Chris Llewellyn, Ali Gilkeson, Patrick Thompson, and Stephen Mitchell all put Northern Ireland’s best foot forward when it comes to worship and praise music to celebrate God’s goodness. You’re my deliverer You tear down the prison walls When my heart needs…
Tobymac tells a lot of uplifting stories through his music. He is just that kind of talent. However, with his new song “21,” he tells a very personal story that is one of tragedy, but also of hope. Dedicated to his son Truett, who tragically passed away last year, this song is written with every…
Courage. It is hard to come by these days. Often, it is mistaken as the absence of fear, but it is actually doing the right thing while being afraid. As a Christian, I often turn to the Bible to help me find inspiration when I feel I lack courage. In no particular order, here are…
2019 was a turbulent year for a lot of people. Life is tough. No one promised us that life is fair, but one thing God promised us is that He would always be with us. Be of courage and good cheer because even though we go through storms in life, God is always good and…
My father invited me home to preach a pre-Christmas message at my Texas church Journey Community Church. As part of the message series, I preached on the Shepherds and how they are connected to the hope and joy of Christmas. Check out the sermon below: Who Are The Shepherds? (Luke 2:8-20) At the time of…
Rend Collective’s new song “Revival Anthem” is a tribute to the amazing work Saint Patrick did in the wonderful European country of Ireland. It is a call for Christians to let God let a fire in their souls and bring revival to the land. “This is our revival anthem Can you feel the darkness shaking…
Kalley Heiligenthal aka kalley, brings us her first single “Oasis” from her upcoming album Faultlines produced by Bethel Music. The song, according to the YouTube description, “No matter how dry or endless the wasteland around us, we have direct access to a wellspring of life living inside—Jesus Christ, the hope of glory.” This is what…
There is a creeping false doctrine that is trying to infiltrate the Christian Church and that is universalism. Evangelist and author Chris Overstreet gave a two-part answer regarding universalism and placing your faith in Jesus Christ. Written on Facebook, he said, “Paul wrote to Timothy as well and warned Timothy that in the last days…
Evangelical leader Franklin Graham decided to sound off on Todd Phillip’s Joker starring Joaquin Phoenix. In a post on his official Facebook page, he states, “This is no joke. The Warner Brothers’ new movie “Joker” glamorizes a mass killer and is so violent that it caused law enforcement to call for extra security in some…
On September 18, 2019, I had the privilege of speaking with Stephanie Trussell on Chicago 560AM. She and I discuss a recent incident in Cuba where the Communist regime blocked several ministers from attending a religious freedom conference in Washington, DC. As I reported on the Daily Wire, The pastors were held at an airport…
Kim Walker-Smith is one of the finest, most talented singers who sings worship music that I have had the honor of listening to. Her work with Bethel Music and Jesus Culture, like ‘Just Be,’ contain some incredible lyrics and ‘Insatiable’ is no longer. “I couldn’t dare imagine, The depths of Your devotion, Wilder than oceans.”…
Dolly Parton is a legend, not just in country music, and nothing proves it more than when she sings with other bands like for King & Country. Teaming up with the Australian soft rock band, Dolly shines along with Joel David Smallbone and Luke James Smallbone in “God Only Knows.” The song is an excellent…
Elements is the latest album from singer, poet, and songwriter Toby McKeehan also known as former DC Talk performer TobyMac. This new album includes such great songs as “Everything.” Today, I am highlighting his song and live performance of “Scars (Come With Livin’)” from Elements. The music video is a live performance by TobyMac and his…
