Category Archives: Psalms

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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Power Praise!

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Pete

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

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Pete

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

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Pete

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

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Pete

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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Come Find Me

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Pete

I’m sure we can all recall hearing, at one time or another, those stories of dogs who go missing and against great odds, and usually over a great number of miles, find their way back home. You know, the dog … Continue reading →

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Wonder & Surrender

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Pete

It is His recorded testimony . . . His written witness. How familiar have we become with it? Not familiar as in, “I know it really, really well!” . . . but familiar as in the Bible has become so … Continue reading →

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