Category Archives: Psalms

Never really paused over the last couple of verses of Psalm 51 before. Kind of an interesting way for David to wrap up his song of repentance, confession, and plea for restoration. It’s a song written after Nathan the prophet … Continue reading →

I’ve got to think that most people can relate to the overall tone of Psalm 42. It’s the dirge rhythm of a downcast soul. The oppressive feeling of despair. That sinking feeling that breaks like waves over your whole being. … Continue reading →

Psalm 30 is a song David composed for the dedication of the temple. An offering of praise to Him who had determined to dwell in the midst of His people. A psalm of reflection . . . recalling a time … Continue reading →

When I was in elementary school I had an aunt who called me “Speed.” I don’t know that I was any faster than other kids . . . I do recall taking home a few blue ribbons from our school’s … Continue reading →

All too often, I confess, it’s mostly a one way dialogue. I make known my requests to God and trust Him to answer in the manner and timing that best aligns to His sovereign purposes. Or, I cry out to … Continue reading →

Had lunch with a buddy yesterday . . . he wore his Denver Broncos gear . . . punk! Talk about drawing some attention! A guy who was leaving the restaurant and opened the door for us, the one wearing … Continue reading →

From the opening words of the song you can’t help but be drawn in. It says it’s a psalm of David. But after reading just the first verse you know it’s the Savior’s song . . . that it’s autobiographical … Continue reading →

The youth group in our church, referred to as “24/7”, have undertaken a challenge. Together, they have committed themselves to working their way through a reading plan that will take them through the Bible in a year. Between their youth … Continue reading →

Really, there’s a sense in which you could argue that life for David was harder than it should have been. As a young man, he had been chosen of God to rule over Israel . . . he knew that. … Continue reading →

Maybe not the best word to use to describe the dynamic, but I do feel a little schizophrenic reading Psalm 16 this morning. I read it as a song of David and I enter into the songwriter’s world. But then, … Continue reading →