Category Archives: Psalms

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 →

You sense that David was getting some bad press. Not just people gossiping about David’s flaws . . . but out and out lies targeted at his reputation by his enemies. They sought to turn his honor into shame . … Continue reading →

The end of another year . . . unreal! Though cliche . . . it’s true . . . time flies. Can’t help but being a bit pensive. Thinking of the year that was . . . wondering about the … Continue reading →

Some portions of scripture you really need to dig into to try and determine what it’s trying to say. Only after you’ve worked through the historical context . . . and have rightly placed it within the context of why … Continue reading →

Feeling a bit claustrophobic this morning . . . but in a good way. Chewing on Psalm 139. Considering the reality that I am hemmed in. O LORD, You have searched me and known me! You know when I sit … Continue reading →

You sense an anticipation . . . an excitement. It was an invitation that evoked a joyful response. Of all the things he could be asked to do, you kind of think this was one of his favorites. It was … Continue reading →

Maybe they won’t out-and-out say it, but I sense that some within the church view obedience as the “price to pay” for salvation. That if you want to get to heaven you have to give up something on earth . … Continue reading →