There’s just something about the mountains. When we’re thinking “vacation,” sandy white beaches and theme parks never enter our minds. It’s almost as if we hear God whisper, “Come and get away from your daily routines and just rest.” “Rest in Me.” “And receive.” “Allow yourself to be inspired.” “Let Me love you unconditionally.” “Be […]
Grace Gems
5 Signs the Christian Song You’re Listening to Is Polluted
If you subscribe to my blog and/or have been following my Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts, then you probably already know that I’m a devoted fan of the Christian band MercyMe. They have recently made headline news due to the fact that the movie based on the story behind their smash hit single, “I Can Only Imagine,” […]
You Are Invited to My 1-Year Blogiversary Celebration!
Have you ever been so excited about something, you thought you would burst if you didn’t share your news with someone else? You know, like lickety-split? That’s how I felt last year at this time when I was getting ready to launch my blog, A Happy Christian’s Secret Life. I smiled as I revisited my launch day […]
You’re Already a Godly Person – Guest Post by Mark Maulding
Just this morning, I finished savoring Mark Maulding’s book, God’s Best-Kept Secret: Christianity Is Easier Than You Think. I can honestly say this book is hands down one of the best books I’ve ever read. Most of the time when I finish a book, it gets put on one of my library shelves. Not this […]
This Ghost Is Way Friendlier Than Casper!
Do you remember when there were only three TV channels and Saturday mornings were reserved for watching cartoons while eating your favorite breakfast cereal? One of my favorite cartoons was ABC’s Casper the Friendly Ghost. Casper wasn’t like the other members of his family and his friends. He didn’t like scaring people at all. In […]
Christian, Heaven Is Here & Now!
Christian, what if I told you that you are already in Heaven—that you don’t have to wait until you pass from this life to go there? I understand if your brain is going tilt-tilt right now. Mine did too when I first heard this sounds-too-good-to-be-true news. But then again, the gospel of grace in Jesus Christ […]
Why Every Christian Should Be Doing the Happy Dance
I double dog dare you to try to sit still while listening to “Happy Dance,” the most fun-loving song on MercyMe’s Lifer album. It might even be the most fun-loving song in all of Christendom. (It would get my vote!) And if this ditty doesn’t get you dancing, there’s a good chance that you are wearing concrete […]
Don’t Throw in the Towel!
Have you ever felt like a featherweight in this boxing match called life? Are you being pounded by a daunting heavyweight opponent, also known as the pain and suffering that come from living in this fallen world? If so, you don’t want to miss this post on the message in “We Win,” the seventh track on […]
Bye-Bye Lies!
The first time I heard “Hello Beautiful,” the sixth track on MercyMe’s album Lifer was in the spring of 2017. I had my earbuds in while I was walking around my neighborhood savoring the emergence of new life in its vibrant shades of green. The song right before it was “Even If,” Lifer‘s debut, award-winning single. (I […]
Because Life Ain’t Always Pretty
MercyMe’s debut single, “Even If,” from their album Lifer has enjoyed sweet success since its release in February 2017. This hit song dominated the Billboard and radio charts with a 19-week streak at No. 1, received a 2018 GRAMMY nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song, earned a nomination for Top Christian Song by the 2018 American Billboard […]
