Category Archives: Psalms

Honey from the Rock

I don’t know if this psalm was part of the inspiration for that hymn, but that’s the connection I’m making this morning. For many years, the familiar “friend” found in Psalm 81 was in verse 10. Open your mouth wide, … Continue reading

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A “How Long O LORD?” Song (2019 Rerun)

Doing something a little different as I read through the Psalms this year — I’m doing it with Dane Ortlund. Well, with his devotional on the Psalms. And something he points out this morning about Psalm 79 strikes me. . … Continue reading

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Praise God! He Chose Judah (2015 Remix)

Gather round, says the songwriter, and listen up. Incline your ears and I’ll tell you a story. A story comprised of many stories. Stories you have heard and known. Stories which we should not forget. Stories that should be passed … Continue reading

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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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