Category Archives: Psalms

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 →

Not much wiggle room. The songwriter doesn’t really provide a pass for anyone of the household of faith. Oh give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever! Let Israel say, “His steadfast love … Continue reading →

So, . . . what do you do then? . . . after you’ve counted them? . . . what then, are you supposed to do? The old hymn encourages us to “Count your blessings, name them one by one … Continue reading →

That the things of God can be pleasing to the human soul is a common experience for those with “ears to hear” and “eyes to see.” When the believer takes but a few moments to quiet himself, or herself, . … Continue reading →

It’s easy for me to go to a place where I imagine God being disappointed with me. In those way too many “the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak” moments . . . when I know I’m coming … Continue reading →

There’s no place like home . . . no place like the place where you hang your hat at night. It should be a safe place . . . a familiar and comfortable place . . . a place where … Continue reading →

There’s an old hymn that tells us to “Count your blessings . . . name them one by one.” So, what if I were to really do that? Make a list of the blessings I am a recipient of? Where … Continue reading →

Backsliding . . . from my experience, not a word the church uses much anymore. Not that it ranked among the “top ten” of most frequently used term, but it seems to me that years ago the word found it’s … Continue reading →

To some degree, I get where Asaph is coming from in Psalm 73. What is going on around here?!? How can the way of the wicked be gaining such momentum? How can that which is so counter God be becoming … Continue reading →