Category Archives: Psalms

Nobody’s perfect. How often have we heard that? How often have we said that? But it’s true. In fact, when you think about it, the idea of perfection is highly overrated. When we do encounter perfection, I’d suggest it is … Continue reading →

I have a fairly good sized iTunes library of music. And in my library I have a playlist I’ve called “Top Rated.” I’ve gone through all my albums and have put the best one or two songs from each album … Continue reading →

As I head into a new week, I’m not ready to “let go” of the weekend. It began with hanging out with a band of brothers at a retreat and ended doing sermon reflection with my small group at our … Continue reading →

It’s not what you’d expect. Given what seems to be David’s circumstance, you just wouldn’t expect this song of his to begin this way. But it does. My heart is steadfast, O God!      I will sing and make melody … Continue reading →

You read Psalm 106 and it’s like reading a rap sheet . . . a long, long rap sheet. It’s the history of the songwriter’s people . . . held up against the unfailing grace of the songwriter’s God. And … Continue reading →

With some passages of Scripture, in order to “pick up” what the Spirit of God is “laying down,” you need to lean in and really dig to find the morsels. But with other passages, you are, in a sense, “spoon … Continue reading →

This past resurrection Sunday was great! Not just because it was a nice day . . . or because we were able to chill out with some friends over dinner. But it was the gathering of God’s people to celebrate … Continue reading →

Despondent. No other word better describes the tone of the psalm written by Heman the Ezrahite. I don’t think this song went to the “top of the charts” . . . thinkin’ that it wasn’t played incessantly on NT Radio … Continue reading →

For the past few weeks, we’ve truly been “empty nesters.” It’s the first time we’ve had no one living in the house with us . . . no daughters . . . and no “adopted” daughters. For now, they are … Continue reading →