Pole pole. When I visited several countries in Africa last summer, this (pronounced po-lay po-lay) was a common phrase spoken in a couple of them—especially Tanzania (and especially Zanzibar). It means slowly, slowly, or little by little. When locals spoke this Swahili term, they were saying: Take it easy! Enjoy the journey. Embrace the unhurried…
Category: Songs
A Song for When… You’re Craving Something More
I love accidentally discovering new artists and songs that I’ve never heard of before. The best, right?! I was looking something up on YouTube the other day, and in the midst of my search, I came across The Gray Havens. They are a Christian folk duo with several albums out and a brand new one…
A Song for When… It’s Time to Shift Your Focus
Did you read “Romeo & Juliet” in high school? My world literature class of ninth graders is reading this currently, and as part of our prep, we were reviewing some basic terms such as characterization, dialogue, protagonist, antagonist, etc. Surely you recall what a protagonist is! The official definition I give my students is: the…
A Song for When… You Don’t Know What to Say
Highs and lows. Problems and solutions. Ups and downs. Hills and valleys. Life is a roller coaster ride. Is this your personal experience? Have you ever come up against a valley that you just couldn’t find a way out of? A problem that does not seem to have a solution? Right now, I could name…
A Song for When… You Want to Belong With God
I heard a brand new song the other day that won me over within seconds. It just had that amazing feel to it! The lyrics of the first verse and chorus immediately made me a forever fan. Are you ready to become a forever fan of “Mt. Zion,” by Josiah Queen? This song starts by…
A Song for When… You Need a Little Church
Toby Mac has a song out called “a lil Church (nobody’s too lost).” Have you ever thought that maybe you were too lost to come back to church? Have you missed so many weeks in a row that you’re not sure how to walk back in those doors? You’re never too far gone to come…
A Song for When… You Know You’re Made for More
Here with a song recommendation for you today! Do you know the song “Made for More,” by Bethel Music? We were singing this song in church a couple weeks ago, and I loved the way it reminded me that Jesus is the starting place. Everything starts with Him—even my own relationship with Him. It starts…
A Song for When… You’re Thinking About Ultimate Victory
Do you think very often about the day Jesus comes back? He IS returning! God has the day marked on His calendar when Jesus will come in the clouds. His return will be sudden, physical, visible and unexpected. Every eye will see Him! And on that day, the choice each person has made about whether…
A Song for When… It’s Time to Surrender
It seems like there are amazing new worship songs coming out every week these days. I’m a music girl, so I’m here for it! I love playing the piano, I love singing, and I love cranking up these songs at home and in the car and belting them out in praise and worship. But also,…
A Song for When… You’re Thinking About God in New Ways
Coming at you with another song recommendation today! Do you ever stop and think about different names for God? Father, Creator, Almighty, Jehovah, Immanuel, Alpha, Omega, Ancient of Days. We could go on and on. What about Jesus? What names for Jesus do you like to think about? Son of God, Good Shepherd, Lamb of…