The other night, I had an odd dream. In it, I accidentally stepped into an area of water next to my house. Like quicksand, the water and mud pulled me under. I was dying. I know, it sounds morbid, but stick with me. . . When I was dying, I called out to God, “God, I only hope I was good enough for you.” When I awoke, I was not only startled by the dream but also shocked at the words I spoke. It really made me think of my heart, what I think about God, and how it will be to die – to meet Jesus. I have to…

Nashville, TN (March 1, 2019) Worship leader Jon Egan has been crafting songs of praise and worship for his own congregation and the global church for almost 20 years. With the March 29 release of his new album Unveil, the former lead singer of Desperation Band invites listeners to bring a sacrifice of praise, singing God’s promises over and through their struggles. Worship leader and songwriter Jon Egan has battled depression and anxiety for most of his life and knows firsthand what it means to bring a sacrifice of praise. “This album is for the weak because it was made by the weak, it’s for the broken because it was made by…

David LeonardThe Wait (Integrity Music) David Leonard, half of the Grammy-nominated band All Sons and Daughters, has struck out on his own and released a soul-filled pop record that should be regarded as one of the year’s best. On The Wait, Leonard crafts songs that don’t shy away from the troubled side of a believer. These songs speak of heartache and loneliness, but they also point to the solution—Jesus. On “Wanderer,” Leonard sings “Though I wander far from You/ You find me and bring me home,” and that’s a constant theme throughout the album—a very present, very real God that is here when we are at our lowest. The star…

Emily Brimlow’s  — “Dust on the Ground” Emily Brimlow is a singer/songwriter from Canada known for her blend of soul, R&B, and Hip Hop music. I discovered recently and really like her song “Dust on the Ground” which was showcased on last Friday’s New Music Friday Christian list on Spotify. Emily Brimlow’s “Dust on the Ground” is the Best Thing I Heard Today!

It’s not easy to keep going when you’re tired. Fatigue zaps us of our strength. Weariness wears on your soul like a rung-out dish cloth. How do you keep going when you’re all out of “go?” What’s the secret sauce to getting your spiritual fervor back?   I think it’s different for everybody. You and God are the only ones who know exactly what you have gone through and what you’re currently going through. Even the people going through difficulties with you don’t fully understand because they aren’t you. They don’t have your perspective, history, etc. Your perception and experiences are unique to you.   But let me offer you…

All of us love hearing stories of miraculous healings. Our hearts are stirred when we hear about impossible situations being beautifully restored. We get inspired by people exhibiting supernatural strength and endurance when pushed to their absolute limits. Truthfully, I’m a junkie for these kinds of things. Being a writer, I’m always on the lookout for powerful, moving stories for inspiration and ideas. When we read about the miracles Jesus performed while He walked among us, they fuel our faith and give us hope when things seem hopeless.  But we have to remember that not every miracle was accepted or celebrated. Remember when Jesus healed on the sabbath and got the religious leaders all riled up.…