Category Archives: Psalms

One of These Things Is Not Like the Other . . . Or Is It?

Been a lot of years since I’ve had occasion to watch Sesame Street (it’s still on, right?) But one of its segments came to mind as I was reading the nineteenth psalm this morning. Go figure . . . not … Continue reading

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A Song Within A Song

While reading Psalm 18 this morning, I encountered something which, at first glance, just didn’t seem right. It was kind of like I was “listening” to a song when all of a sudden someone hit a bad chord. The notes … Continue reading

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A Slice of Life? . . . Or the Whole Thing!?!

Psalm 17 is another one of David’s “Help!” psalms. The exact nature of the opposition or attack is not clear, but the songwriter is seeking vindication from the LORD, looking to His God to deliver his soul from the wicked. … Continue reading

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The LORD Looks Down

It’s becoming an annual event. That morning when I get to that place in my reading plan which reminds me anew of the connectedness of heaven to earth. When I realize afresh that my “private life” is anything but private, … Continue reading

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The Abundance of Steadfast Love

The fifth psalm is a song for the flutes. And it begins with David praying in the morning. He asks the LORD to give ear to his words . . . to consider his groanings . . . to give … Continue reading

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Kiss the Son

After a week away with family, enjoying one another and seeking to let the gifts we exchanged be a catalyst for remembering and worshiping the One who gave so abundantly and lavishly to us, it’s good to be home and … Continue reading

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Power Praise!

I can’t imagine how David could have packed anything more into a twenty-one verse psalm than he did into Psalm 145. Right out the gate, his purpose is clear, “I will extol You, my God . . . and bless … Continue reading

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Cave Prayers

Sure, he had known the thrill of victory . . . many times! David could have thought back to all those occasions where God had shown Himself mighty on his behalf . . . before wild animals . . . … Continue reading

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Singing Songs in a Foreign Land

We finished dinner last night, read the last half of Romans 1, and then had a brief discussion about the state of the world we live in. Dark! And then, as we prayed, we asked that we might be light … Continue reading

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The Shade on My Right Hand

Change is ahead. And truth be told, I’m not naturally wired for change . . . a little deficient, perhaps in the adventure gene. But a new season’s coming and I have no doubt it’s the Lord’s leading. Nevertheless, I’m … Continue reading

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