Devotional Blog

How Songs Are Like Sermons

Published January 24, 2026

From the earliest days of God’s people, songs have preached long before pulpits were built. Long before most believers could read, truth was sung into memory, doctrine was carried by melody, and theology traveled farther on tunes than on …

Hymns for Prayer Meetings

Published January 23, 2026

Songs That Teach the Church How to Pray

Prayer meetings have always been the engine room of the church. Before revivals shook cities, before missionaries crossed oceans, before churches were planted and sustained, believers gathered to pray. They prayed …

The Story Behind the Hymn “In Times Like These”

Published January 23, 2026

The hymn “In Times Like These” was written during one of the most turbulent periods of modern history. Its simple words and steady melody were born out of global uncertainty, moral instability, and a deep longing for something …

10 Hymns About Hope

Published January 23, 2026

• My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
  This hymn anchors hope entirely in Christ’s righteousness and finished work. It reflects the believer’s confidence that Christ is a sure foundation in every storm.

• Blessed Assurance
  A hymn of joyful certainty, celebrating …

What Happens When You Pray Psalm 109

Published January 23, 2026

It is often called an imprecatory psalm, meaning it contains prayers that call for God’s judgment upon enemies. Because of its strong language, many Christians avoid it, skip it, or feel uneasy reading it aloud. Yet Psalm 109 is …

Why Some Hymns Were Banned in Churches

Published January 23, 2026

Hymns are more than melodies. They are theology set to memory, corporate confession, and pastoral formation sung aloud. For that reason, songs have long been the subject of careful scrutiny. At various times and in many places churches have prohibited …

20 Popular Hymns for Communion Sunday

Published January 23, 2026

A devotional guide for remembering Christ’s sacrifice

Communion Sunday is a sacred moment in the life of the church. It draws believers back to the cross, to the shed blood and broken body of Christ, and to the unity we …

The Balm of Gilead and Its Use in Biblical Times

Published January 23, 2026

The phrase “balm of Gilead” appears several times in Scripture and has captured the imagination of readers for centuries. It is used both literally and symbolically, referring to a valuable healing substance and, more profoundly, to God’s power to heal …

What Is the Prayer That Touches the Heart of God?

Published January 22, 2026

We pray daily, sometimes fervently, sometimes routinely, yet Scripture makes it clear that not all prayers are equal in God’s sight. The Bible reveals that God responds not merely to words spoken aloud, but to the heart behind those …

Introduction to Hymnology

Published January 22, 2026

Hymnology (or hymnody) is the study of hymns – their texts, music, history, and use in worship. As one authority notes, it is “the science of hymnody” involving historico‑philological analysis of hymn texts and writers. Originally the Greek word hymnos …