Category Archives: Psalms

Faith (A 2008 Rerun)

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Pete

An early morning airport run cramps the time I have to chew on what I’ve read this morning, so I dip back into the archives for a “pre-packaged meal.” The verse that caught me as I was reading was in … Continue reading →

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There Is A River

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Pete

It’s been 23 years since I was there, but I don’t recall seeing any water in the city. Had the opportunity to do a Holy Land tour back in ’97. Went to Jerusalem. Didn’t see a river. So what’s the … Continue reading →

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A Pleasing Theme

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Pete

I’ve heard stories of songs that have come to composers almost instantly. An idea is seeded, an inspiration blooms, and, before you know it, a song is written. Verses and choruses emerging from nothing in just a very short time. … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Unexpected Twists

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Pete

It’s a song of confusion. Of not understanding. Of unexpected twists. The songwriter knew the stories. Stories of a God faithful to His promise to bring His people into a land not their own. His father had told him of … Continue reading →

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The Ask of a Cast Down Soul

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Pete

The songwriter pants for flowing streams of fresh water. Instead, salty tears are his food day and night. He longs for the days of yesterday when he often got to lead a festive parade up to the house of God … Continue reading →

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Doubling Down on Amen

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Pete

The term comes from the gambling world, as in your hand is so good you’re going to “double down” by doubling your bet. But more broadly, when we talk about doubling down, we’re talking about being fully committed to a … Continue reading →

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The Splendor of Holiness

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Pete

Technically, I guess, it’s not written to me. I’m not a heavenly being, nor am I a mighty one. But that it was written for me is beyond dispute. Beyond dispute not only because all Scripture is God-breathed and is … Continue reading →

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The Context of Faith

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Pete

A telescope is a telescope. But depending on which end you hold up to your eye, it provides a very different view of the world. In order for a telescope to do what a telescope was made to do, you … Continue reading →

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My Integrity, Your Faithfulness

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Pete

Don’t know what was happening in the songwriter’s life when he composed the twenty-sixth psalm, but whatever it was, he cries out to Jehovah for vindication. Sounds like there were some accusations made that weren’t true. Rumors being spread that … Continue reading →

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The Generation to Which We Belong

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Pete

They are the trifecta of the Psalms. Three grand songs, back to back to back, that put on display the multi-faceted glory of our Savior. He is the suffering Savior of Psalm 22. The Shepherd Savior of Psalm 23. And … Continue reading →

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