Category Archives: Psalms

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 →

That God has always had His enemies is clear from the beginning. That those who oppose Him should oppose His people is attested to throughout history. But that God is also a warrior is just as clear. Though He is … Continue reading →

For us, it was pretty important that our kids learned good manners at an early age. Teaching our toddlers to say “Please” and “Thank you” was one of our priorities. There were just some things that were the right things … Continue reading →