Category Archives: Psalms

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Posted on May 6, 2025 by Pete

My morning routine is first and foremost for my benefit. It’s my quiet time. It’s my time in the Word. Time to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2Peter 3:18), but equally as … Continue reading →

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A Question. An Answer. An Effect

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Pete

Okay, as I sit back after my readings and start in on this morning’s meal, it’s scrambled eggs. No one passage, no single thought, rises to the surface as THE thing to meditate on. Rather, it’s a mix of observations … Continue reading →

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Singing is Serving

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Pete

I know this morning’s observation isn’t a first-time observation. So, I look back in my journal and see that 2008 appears to have been when it first struck me. And since then, it has stuck with me. I journaled on … Continue reading →

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Could Half-Hearted Lead to Hard-Hearted?

Posted on April 25, 2025 by Pete

Hovering over Psalm 95 this morning. A familiar psalm. The first part familiar because of a “chorus” we used to sing back in the day, the latter part because I’ve encountered it in the book of Hebrews (Heb. 3:7-8, Heb. … Continue reading →

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A One-Two Punch (2010 Rerun)

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Pete

Re-posting, pretty much “as is”, some thoughts from this day in my reading plan 15 years ago. After reading and chewing a bit on these passages this morning, I’m still knocked out! By His grace. For His glory. It was … Continue reading →

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Weighted with Worship

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Pete

There’s praise amidst the problems. Worship despite the worry. Thanksgiving even among the threat. That’s the overall sense I get as I noodle on Psalm 86 this morning. It’s a song of David. A “poor and needy” David sings of … Continue reading →

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A Highway in the Heart

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Pete

The reason Psalm 84 resonates so deeply is because I have the same programming. That I too would consider the dwelling place of God “lovely” (v.1), that I would feel what the songwriters felt when they sung, “My soul longs, … Continue reading →

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His Dove

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Pete

The church of God is a mighty church. Ever heard that sentiment expressed in some manner? What about processing the promise that “we are more than conquerors” (Rom. 8:37)? Makes it sound like the bride of Christ is not to … Continue reading →

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Strengthened According to the Gospel

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Pete

Two passages from two different readings come together this morning to ignite praise, to prime the pump of gratitude. O God, from my youth You have taught me,       and I still proclaim Your wondrous deeds.So even to old age and gray … Continue reading →

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Flourishing Through Favor

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Pete

If I’m picking up what the songwriter’s laying down — if I’m getting what the Spirit’s saying — then, if you wanna change the world, start by focusing on the church. As I hover over the first two verses of … Continue reading →

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