I am an avid fan of hymn-writer Isaac Watts (1674-1748). He authored many celebrated songs, a few of which are still used in our churches today. "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" is probably the greatest hymn ever written and Watts' most famous work. Recently, I stumbled across a lesser-known hymn by Watts and wanted to share its powerful message with you today. Now Satan comes with dreadful roar And threatens to destroy; He worries whom he can't devour With a malicious joy.

In loving memory of Pastor Josue Raimundo, Don Lorentz, and Benjamin “Dima” Banner, whose lives—and in different ways, whose deaths—have shaped me and my wrestling with the questions explored in this article. Everyone has experienced this kind of loss at some point in their lives. As we get older, we seem to experience it more – like a bright blue neon sign – a reminder that this life is short and could end at any moment. How does our western culture think about death? What

What are your plans for Valentine’s Day? Whether you’re spending it with your closest friends, your family, or your significant other, Valentine’s Day has a way of making us think a little more about love. Valentine's Day is  filled with flowers, cards, romantic movies, and messages about what love is “supposed” to look like. Oftentimes, if we’re not careful, we can unintentionally internalize the lies the world tells us about love and begin to replace the truth of what the B

When I started working at YouVersion, I was surprised by how often people asked me a simple question: “What’s your word for the year?” While it might being a familiar practice to you or in other Christian spacaes, I had never really heard of it before. I wasn’t someone who made New Year’s resolutions, and honestly, I felt hesitant to participate in something that felt more like a trend than a spiritual discipline. Scripture doesnt’ comman us to choose a word each January, aft