Devotional Blog

How to Read a Song Sheet in Minutes

Published February 12, 2026

Every hymn sheet is like a recipe for music: the lines, notes, and symbols tell you what to sing and when to sing it. You don’t need to be a musician to start – just learn a few key elements. …

Traditional Hymns for Valentine’s Day

Published February 12, 2026

A Christ-Centered Celebration of Love

Valentine’s Day often focuses on romance, flowers, and heartfelt words. While there is nothing wrong with expressing affection, Christians understand that true love begins with God. Scripture teaches, “We love him, because he first loved …

The Difference Between a Law and a Principle in the Bible

Published February 7, 2026

Christians often read the Bible and encounter commands, instructions, warnings, and promises. Some passages sound absolute and binding, while others appear more general and situational. This leads to an important question for serious Bible study. What is the difference between …

Living for Jesus Today

Published February 5, 2026

The Story Behind the Hymn and Its Lasting Message

Some hymns speak about what God has done. Others speak about what God does in us. Few do both as beautifully and simply as “Living for Jesus” …

The Story Behind “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”

Published February 4, 2026

“Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” is one of the most recognizable African American spirituals ever sung. Its melody is simple, its words are few, and yet its weight is enormous. This hymn was not written for performance, publication, or popularity. It …

Top 83 Greatest Gospel Hymns of All Time

Published February 4, 2026

In compiling this definitive list, we have prioritized classic English-language hymns known for their rich theology, historical influence, and enduring congregational popularity. The selections draw on traditional hymnals and widespread usage across denominations. (Notable early Black Gospel or globally influential …

25 Hymns of Triumph and Praise

Published February 4, 2026

Throughout Scripture, praise often follows victory. When God delivers, His people sing. From the Song of Moses on the far side of the Red Sea to the hallelujahs of Revelation, triumph is not quiet. It is declared. Hymns of …

A Deeper Look at the Parable of the Prodigal Son

Published February 4, 2026

Few passages in Scripture are as familiar, and yet as deeply misunderstood, as the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15:11–32. It is often treated as a simple story about forgiveness, or reduced to a moral lesson about bad …

20 Hymns About Returning to God

Published February 4, 2026

Songs of Repentance, Restoration, and Coming Home

One of the great themes of Scripture is returning to God. From the prophets calling Israel back, to Jesus’ parables of the lost sheep and the prodigal son, the Bible reveals a …

Learning to Turn the Other Cheek

Published February 3, 2026

Few teachings of Jesus are as challenging, misunderstood, and countercultural as His command to turn the other cheek. In a world that prizes retaliation, self-defence, and personal rights, Jesus’ words sound almost unreasonable. Yet they sit at the very …