The Power of Music

Owning It

Owning It Every curve and corner,every breath and impulse,it's all mine.And with the courageYou've instilled in me,I finally hold it in my hands,I stand firm and own it.

Also labeled: Serenity Prayer, Prayer for Serenity, Abigail Wurdeman, Express Yourself, Sexuality and Religion, Prayer for Body

Secular Songs

Secular Songs with Secret Spiritual Significance: Part One I have a confession. I love top 40 hits. Say what? Yes, I know, top 40 songs aren’t exactly the most praise-filled, godly, spiritual, (insert any generic religious adjective here), etc. Some are downright dirty and scandalous.

Also labeled: Song Lyric Meanings, Feature, Sarah Rainey, Prayer for Hope, Secular Sanctity, Prayer for Travel, Prayer for Depression

How Silently

How Silently, How Silently "What's your favorite Christmas song?" When I am asked this question, I usually over-answer. I break it down into categories. How can I help it? How do you compare "Merry Christmas, Baby" to "

Also labeled: Religious Symbols, God Talk, Prayables Team Blog, Abigail Wurdeman, Prayer Blog, Holiday Prayer, Christmas

Secular Songs: Part Two

Secular Songs with Secret Spiritual Significance: Part Two Unrequited love and hidden secrets…sound intriguing? Whether it’s a ten-year old with a secret valentine or a full-grown woman seeking love in the workplace, we have experienced or know someone who has experienced the sting of romance. This week, two songs struck my fancy.

Also labeled: Secular Sanctity, Sarah Rainey, Feature, Prayer for Love, Bruno Mars Lyrics, One Republic Lyrics

What Matters: Music That Inspires Prayer

Do you listen to music when you pray? There are many songs and melodies that inspire prayer, some conventional...some not. This week, Twana plays a few selections that inspire her own prayer life and talks about the encouragement music gives....if we only listen.What Matters: Music that Inspires Prayer

Also labeled: Prayables Radio, Praying, Twana James

Can't Be Tamed?

Can't Be Tamed? Miley Cyrus can’t be tamed, blamed, or changed.   Or so she says. In contrast to her sweet Disney image, Miley has taken a rebellious turn in her later teenage years. And it’s coming out in her music. It’s darker, sexier, and more independent. Given the secular nature of her songs, can spiritual lessons be learned from Miley? Absolutely.

Also labeled: Secular Sanctity, Miley Cyrus, Sarah Rainey, Change for Life

Music Within

Music Within I want my life to ring,to surge like a cello,deep and movinggraceful and resonant—the sound of Your voicewhen you speak to me.I hear little songsin my mindof Your promises.They carry methrough each day,and I dance.

Also labeled: Meditation Prayer, Spirituality Prayer, Prayer for Spirituality, Prayer, Spiritual Connection, Praise, Various Author