Category Archives: Psalms

A Labor of Gladness

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Pete

Over the decades I have probably read the 100th almost a hundred times. Certainly, in the day, I must have sung the 100th at least a hundred times. Probably the first psalm I memorized because it was one of the … Continue reading →

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He is a Great God . . . He is Our God

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Pete

For those who have followed these morning ramblings over time, you know that as I read in the morning I’m on the lookout. I have my colored pencils at hand and as I ingest the Word I also take note … Continue reading →

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Those Who See His Salvation

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Pete

Since retiring from “corporate life” and going full-time at my church, Mondays have become one of the most appreciated benefits of the transition. They are my down day . . . the day Sue and I know we are going … Continue reading →

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A Sad Song

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Pete

Honestly . . . not quite sure what to make of Psalm 88. The Psalm’s title says it’s a song . . . but what a sad song. Written by Heman the Ezrahite, a son of Korah, it was given … Continue reading →

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A United Heart

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Pete

I think it began as more of a computer term. The breakthrough capability of processing machines to go beyond “single thread” computing to “multitasking.” It was a game changer when computers could not only do calculations at lightning speeds, but … Continue reading →

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The Great Meeting

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Pete

Hovering over Psalm 85 this morning. A plea for revival. A cry for the God who has delivered to deliver again. Just as God had forgiven their iniquity and covered all their sin before, so the songwriter calls again for … Continue reading →

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Let Your Face Shine

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Pete

Psalm 80 sounds like a song of the captivity. Penned at a time when the songwriter was aware of God’s anger towards His people (v.4). The Almighty had broken down the walls of protection surrounding the vine He had brought … Continue reading →

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But He Chose Judah

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Pete

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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Of Sea and Soul

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Pete

“Come and see,” says the psalmist in the sixty-sixth psalm. And then, in the same song, he invites his audience to “Come and hear.” Some things you behold . . . other things you are “be-told.” But what’s grabbed me … Continue reading →

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The Rock That Is Higher Than I

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Pete

Situation assessment: You are at the end. The end of your options. The end of your resources. The end of your rope. You are as far away from where you want to be as you think you can be. What’s … Continue reading →

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