Category Archives: Psalms

Evidence of Friendship

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Pete

We got a bit relationally messed up when we moved down to the States 11+ years ago. We had been warned by an expert in U.S./Canadian cultural differences that we might encounter it. In general, she said, Americans were more … Continue reading →

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Kingship Belongs to the LORD

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Pete

O’ the wonder of the Twenty-Second Psalm. That it is Jesus’ song is evident from the very first line, “My God, my God, why have You forsaken Me?” The opening lyric of the song is that “sung” by the Lamb … Continue reading →

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Singing Praise to the Power

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Pete

They are the words of a king. Composed by a royal songwriter, Psalm 21 exalts the LORD. The king has been given his heart’s desire . . . has known rich blessings . . . has been bestowed, by God’s … Continue reading →

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It’s Not About the Horses

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Pete

It’s been a morning of deliverance in my readings. And while the stories of deliverance are amazing, it is the Deliverer who “steals the show.” And David, the songwriter, caps it off nicely by reminding me it’s not about the … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Pete

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

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Pete

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!?!

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Pete

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

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Pete

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

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Pete

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

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Pete

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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