Over the past few weeks, we’ve talked about the miraculous way God transformed Bart Millard’s abusive father into the godliest man Bart ever knew. In today’s article, we talk about why it is that fathers have such incredible power to wound their kids psychological, emotionally, and spiritually.
What do you remember most about your teenage years? Chances are, awkward feelings bubble up to the surface as you recall struggling with self-esteem, establishing an identity, making friends, and living up to the expectations of parents and elders. Teenagers today face similar challenges, yet their struggles are compounded by the pervasiveness of social media, the internet, and a comparison … Read More
Serving others is more important than it’s ever been. We have a tendency to approach it as an obligation, instead of an opportunity to reflect the servant heart of Jesus. Pastor Ken Murphy had one of the most exciting weekends a pastor can have after his church viewed the Erwin Brothers‘ movie, Woodlawn. That momentous weekend, 256 individuals made the … Read More
The message in the blockbuster hit film, I Can Only Imagine, is that life is sometimes painfully challenging. Wounds can be deep and slow to heal, but forgiveness is powerful and redemption is possible. God works all things out according to his purposes and in his perfect timing. Bart Millard risked a great deal to share his story with the … Read More
I was in college and living in Nashville, The Buckle of the Bible Belt, when “I Can Only Imagine” first hit radio waves. It played “on repeat” across Christian and country stations. The song was powerful. But, I never knew the story behind the song. Now years later, watching this film as a dad, one major idea grabbed me. What … Read More
Have you heard the powerful stories that have been shared as a result of the blockbuster film, I Can Only Imagine? Stories of forgiveness, healing, and redemption have poured in since the Erwin Brothers film made its’ box office debut in 2018. Reaching thousands and selling out theaters across the country, I Can Only Imagine tells a story that captivated audiences … Read More
We are forgetful creatures, especially when it comes to the Gospel. In this short video clip, Bart Millard, lead singer of the band, MercyMe, talks about his forgetfulness: Do You Believe That God Loves You? In the video, Bart hits on three things that get to the heart of what life looks like when we forget the incredible gift of … Read More
I Can Only Imagine is the bestselling Christian song of all time, with versions charting on Christian, secular, gospel, and country music charts. The excitement behind I Can Only Imagine Movie is a huge opportunity for churches to engage not only their congregation but the whole community. We would like to take some time to answer some of the questions … Read More
Now that I Can Only Imagine is out, folks are beginning to wonder more and more about what imagination looks like in the Christian life. We’ve been looking at four ways to cultivate a Christian imagination. Some of those ways are: See the Bigger Picture Bring Everything You’ve Got Dare to Be Creative Redefine What’s Possible Today, I want to … Read More
Since the movie, I Can Only Imagine hit theaters, I’ve had imagination on my mind quite a bit lately. It’s something I’ve been talking about with others and something I’ve written about in a Bible Study journal. For Christians, our ability to “see” the unseen is vital to our walk with the Lord in this world. But how we do … Read More
