More Than a Song - Discovering the Truth of Scripture Hidden in Today's Popular Christian Music

Does it matter the position of our body if our heart is sincere in worship? I believe we can acknowledge things about God through our physical posture. Chris Tomlin's song "I Lift My Hands" leads us to consider one position mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments. In fact, David often speaks of body position in the Psalms. Join me in Psalm 28 to see what we can discover about posture, worship, prayer, and God.

God is unlimited in His resources. I know this in my head, but for some reason I believe the lie that He will limit His mercy to me. As if one day I will reach my limit and get cut off. Micah Tyler in his song "New Today" reminds us of the truth found in Scripture -- His mercies are new every morning. Let's explore the steadfast love of the Lord in Lamentations this week.

We live in the now and the not yet. So many promises of God are available to us now, but will be completely fulfilled in the future promise of the new heavens and new earth. Elevation Worship sings of God's ultimate triumph in their song "See a Victory." It sent me to the prophecies of Isaiah where we learn much about God and His promises. Followers of Christ can find themselves in this text. Let's dive in!

Have you ever heard something that sounded like it came from the Bible, but in fact, didn't? Casting Crowns song "Love Moved First" reminded me of a phrase I sometimes hear that is just flat out wrong. In this case, the truth is so much more amazing. Join me on a quest for truth in the book of John.

Today has not caught God off-guard. No matter the circumstance you find yourself in, He's already there and He already knows what will happen next. JJ Heller's new song, "You Already Know," reminds us of God's omniscience -- the attribute of God that means He is all-knowing. Join me in exploring this attribute of God in Scripture this week.

I'm on a mission to allow awe and wonder to be a part of my daily existence. I don't have to look far, I just have to let it in. I also have to reorient where I'm looking. Most of all, I need to lay myself down. In Matt Redman's song, "Let There Be Wonder," he calls us to worship the King in reverence and awe. The lyrics of this week's song also brings us to the birthplace of the Christian church. The perfect segue post resurrection Sunday.

God is not a "because I said so" Father. He is patient with our shortcomings and proves Himself over and over. He explains, and displays, and explains again. Tauren Wells in his song, "Like You Love Me" reminds us that every moment given to worry is wasted time. Jesus makes the same argument...and several others to support His instruction not to be anxious. In these times of uncertainty, let's look to what Jesus teaches as arguments why we should NOT be anxious.

"Did you hear me?" When I don't receive a response from my husband or my children after I asked them to do something, I often ask, "Did you hear me?" How many times do we wonder if God hears us? Big Daddy Weave's song "I Know" recounts the goodness of God, but it's a lyric in the opening verse that caught my attention this week. Join me in exploring Solomon's prayer of dedication of the newly constructed temple. His prayer repeats a request that God would hear when we call to him.

God is worthy of our praise. If He did nothing else for us until the day we see Him face-to-face, we could spend the rest of our days praising Him because of Who He is and what He has already done. Matt Maher's song "Alive and Breathing" reminds us of this truth and then leads us in praise to The One Who is worthy. Follow me to the psalms as we interact with God's Word this week.

There are times in life with something Scripture teaches smacks you right in the face and causes you to sit up and pay attention. When I was growing up in church people would say the pastor was "stepping on their toes" in a sermon. The lyrics in the song "Smile" by Sidewalk Prophets are reflective of truth found in Scripture. Perhaps choosing joy during difficulty is easier to sing about than do. Come spend some time in a few verses in the book of James with me this week as learn more about choosing joy.

I want to increase my "wonder level" when it comes to how I view my God. TobyMac sings of a change of posture in his song "Edge of My Seat." Lean in to Scripture with me this week. Let's sit on the edge of our seat in anticipation and appreciation for all the Lord will do and has done. Explore Psalm 40 with me this week and see where it connects in the New Testament.

In the 1970's and 1980's there was an ad that ran for a brokerage firm that said, "When E.F. Hutton talks...people listen." May the same be true for us as it relates to the God of the universe! He has spoken, may He find us listening. Chris McClarney and Hollyn sing of this in the song "I'm Listening." Let’s discuss the ways God speaks and be reminded of the importance of His written words in our lives.

Have all the songs been sung? Is there anything of value high enough to raise another song? YES! Casting Crowns, in their song "One More Song for You," reminds us that our God is worthy of a lifetime of songs sung to glorify Him. Even though every Psalm is a song, let's explore Psalm 104 this week and let it lead us to awe and one more song for Creator God.

God will make a way where there seems to be no way. He proves it over and over throughout Scripture. He will make a way for His purposes to be accomplished. He truly is a "Waymaker" as Leeland sings about in this week's song. Join me in 1 Samuel as we see David walking through some treacherous and emotional times where He really needed God to make a way.

There are so many words we use to describe our faith. Repentance. Redemption. Reconciliation. Just like the word "gospel" itself, it's important to really know, not only how to define these words, but to understand what they mean for us as believers in Christ. Hillsong Worship's song "King of Kings" takes us on a journey using these words. Let's discover what they mean in Scripture. Let's continue to use our song to inspire us to skip through Scripture to understand the good news of Christ.