“In moments like these …” How do you know when you’re having one of those moments? I can’t answer that for anyone else. But I know I’ve never had them by attempting to create them. And I’ve never had them when my primary focus was on me. Hmmm … #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing
June 2016. 4 generations of Lewis men. All sharing a first (Thomas) and last name. I wish we could recreate the photo, but Big Grandpa left us 6 years ago and passed the baton to me. The love and faithfulness of God will endure when everyone here is ancient history. #todaysverse #discoverYourAmazing
I’ve sung Henry van Dyke’s words with Beethoven’s music for many years. Today was the first time I’ve really imagined my heart opening like a budding flower toward the sun of God’s love. I will never again NOT be able to think that way. #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing
How can judgment be a reason for joyful celebration? Because God’s judgment is ultimately restorative, not destructive. Because He comes to set things right for everyone—including all of creation. #todaysverse #discoverYourAmazing
I love the way this stanza describes our faith journey. Now—by faith—overwhelmed by the appetizer of grace. Then—face to face—completely and eternally satisfied in the main course of glory. #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing
Can just anyone see God’s glory by looking into a starry sky? Yes. Does everyone recognize it? No. That doesn’t mean it’s not there for everyone. God has done His part. #todaysverse #discoverYourAmazing
Maybe the poetry wouldn’t work as well, but what objects of value could you substitute for silver, gold, and diamonds? What would be a more meaningful proclamation for you? #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing
Every “old favorite” song was once new. If we ever reach a place in life where we refuse to sing new songs or experience new ways of connecting with God, we prove that it is our preferences, not Jesus, that have become our objective of worship. #todaysverse #discoverYourAmazing
Sometimes I think we have unnecessary “prayer pressure.” Did I remember to pray for everyone I said I’d pray for? Who did I forget? Give yourself a break. God hasn’t forgotten any of them. “Lord, You know” may be the most faithful prayer we pray. #withgoddaily #discoverYourAmazing #weeklyprayer
This song was one that we taught our children when they were first able to sing. I can still hear their precious little voices singing these precious truths about Jesus. #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing
In times when things seem out of control, it is important to remember and repeat our firm conviction that God has not abdicated his throne. The Psalmist was not writing about his immediate circumstances, but about the eternal nature of God. #todaysverse #discoverYourAmazing
Gentle, pure, and kind are not weaknesses. In fact, it took a lot more strength to bear the weight and penalty of our sin than it would have to fly off the handle and torch us for what we deserve. #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing
This is my vision as I’m a few months away from Medicare (as my mailbox constantly reminds me): To be fresh and green, still bearing fruit, still pursuing and proclaiming the Kingdom and the King for as long as there is breath in my lungs. #todaysverse #discoverYourAmazing
I can’t see these words without singing. Every king, kingdom, regime, government, geopolitical entity—every earthly power and authority—has a shelf life. Only Jesus will reign forever. #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing
“Dwells” is the word that grabbed my attention in Psalm 91 this morning. What is it to dwell in the shelter of the Most High? Maybe the simplest way to say it is “stay.” Live in His presence. Don’t hurry in and out. Just. Stay. #todaysverse #discoverYourAmazing
We can choose how we approach the day. Do we begin our day acknowledging and setting our minds on the mercy of God? Or do we immediately begin focusing and obsessing on the craziness in the world? God cannot satisfy a heart that refuses to be satisfied. #todaysverse #discoverYourAmazing
“Daddy.” “Papa.” “Baba.” “Abba.” The One who holds my hand. Who walks and talks with me. Who loves without conditions or limits. How could I not love Him back? #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing
A prayer committing all of me to all of Jesus—not necessarily these exact words, but this spirit is what we need as followers of Jesus in these days. #weeklyprayer #withgoddaily #discoverYourAmazing
This is probably the least often sung stanza of this hymn. Maybe it’s the whole “death dew” thing. Or maybe it’s just the dreaded 3rd verse (IYKYK). I’m thinking today of the Jesus-lovers whose final breaths I’ve been honored to observe. Such peace. Such reward. #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing
If our study of the word of God doesn’t lead us to desire to learn the ways of God and result in reverence and praise, then we study amiss. #todaysverse #discoverYourAmazing
This photo is not of me, but it is an accurate depiction of what this song almost always looks like for me—guitar in hand, sitting in my chair by the front window, singing to Jesus. #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing
When heaven and earth (God and His people) meet in sacred embrace, there is the place God showers His blessings. But we must resist all faithless entanglements and agendas. #todaysverse #discoverYourAmazing
This is not about me being offended by someone using “Jesus!” as an expression of exasperation. It’s about why I just can’t. It would never occur to me. He’s too precious. #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing
I’ve been listening to Justin Giboney’s excellent book “Don’t Let Nobody Turn You Around.” This quote from Frederick Douglass really resonated with me yesterday. When “right” is determined by tribal identity, we’ll keep perpetuating destructive policies. #discoverYourAmazing
We have at least 3 options in regards to those who are oppressed. We can be defenders and rescuers. We can be oppressors. We can be oblivious. Only one of those options bears God’s stamp of approval. #todaysverse #discoverYourAmazing
In reading this prayer, I thought of the old Southern Gospel song “Looking for a City.” It’s interesting that, at the renewal of all things, the place where we will dwell with God (and one another) is portrayed as a city rather than wide open spaces. #withgoddaily #weeklyprayer #discoverYourAmazing
Ezekiel 36:26 says, “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you.” Yes, He can make a perfect heart! #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing
This prayer appears throughout the Psalms. And it is a worldwide prayer today. Desperate people clinging to faith by a fraying thread. Our Christian platitudes don’t help. We can only join them in clinging to Jesus. #todaysverse #discoverYourAmazing
Years ago, I heard “worship” defined as directing our mind’s attention and our heart’s affection toward Jesus. In this song, we recognize (attention) His holiness and pledge our love (affection). #todayshymntext #discoverYourAmazing
