Category Archives: Psalms

Unseen Footprints (2017 Rerun)

“Unseen footprints” . . . that’s what I’m chewing on this morning. Had a familiar taste to it, pretty sure it was a meal that must have been served up in the past. So, I searched the archives. Nine years … Continue reading

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His Dove

Hovering over Psalm 74 this morning. It’s one of those “why?” songs to God. Why have You left us? Why does Your “anger smoke against” us? (v. 1) It’s also one of those “How long?” songs (v.10). Given that the … Continue reading

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An Antidote for The Wine of Confusion (2009 Rerun)

This morning, in my reading plan it’s the combination of reading Psalm 60 and the latter part of Romans 8 which is so impactful. Of having “O God, You have rejected us” and “If God is for us, who can … Continue reading

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He Will Sustain You (2013 Remix)

Life isn’t always a McDonald’s. Sometimes you don’t get to pull up, place your order, and “have it your way.” It’s not a Starbucks. Though you might know exactly what you want and place your 25-syllable drink order with “extra … Continue reading

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Bad Weather Worship (2018 Rerun)

Where I just see a storm, David saw a stage. Spirit, give me eyes to see. Here are some thoughts, from a few years ago, on the Psalm that caused me to pause this morning. A thunderstorm . . . … Continue reading

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A Song for the Redeemed

It’s a song to be sung when your season is one of trying to hold on for dear life. A song for when the natural thing to do is to be fearful and afraid as you look out on an … Continue reading

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Truth in the Heart

It strikes me as a kind of “Sermon on the Mount” song. A song about the ideal worshiper, the perfect follower — in my case, what I hope the “final product” looks like, what I hope is becoming a reality, … Continue reading

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Thanx Lord, I Needed That

Awoke this morning burdened. Burdened about world affairs. Wondering how such big and consequential things can happen in such a relatively short period of time. Wondering how perceived stability can give way so suddenly to unpredictable uncertainty. Wondering what’s going … Continue reading

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The LORD Knows

Back to the beginning of my reading plan. A new bible open on my desk. Colored pencils at hand. Let’s a get a jump start on 2026. Something so grounding in these initial readings. Powerful reminders that God created (Genesis … Continue reading

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My Portion

Psalm 142 is a cave prayer. Over the years, I have regularly paused to capture in my journal thoughts on cave dwelling — four of those times prompted by Psalm 142. So, I’m not surprised that Psalm 142 again gives … Continue reading

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