Category Archives: Psalms

A Rush of Contentment

I’m hovering over Psalm 16 this morning . . . and the words of this song come across as penned by someone experiencing a rush of contentment. Whatever might be going on in the songwriter’s life . . . whatever … Continue reading →

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The People of God

There probably is very little comparison between the world in which I live and the world David lived in. Sure, the nature of man is the same, but the times of David and the times of Pete are vastly different. … Continue reading →

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The Beginnings

New set of colored pencils . . . new copy of my reading plan . . . fresh, unmarked ESV bible . . . a renewed anticipation . . . and the journey begins again. It’s the time of year … Continue reading →

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Dancing on the Inside

I was saved into a pretty conservative, pretty low key, church system. While the praise was heartfelt, it was also very bodily still. Voices were raised with gusto, but hands stayed by the side. And dancing? Wasn’t even in the … Continue reading →

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A Besieged Communion

Psalm 139 has got be among the Father’s most penetrating portions of His holy Word. As you read through this God-breathed song, it needs to be chewed on . . . slowly savored . . . taken in and turned … Continue reading →

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Dependence Day

On vacation during the latter part of the week . . . back in the “homeland” for a wedding . . . sleeping in a bit later . . . taking it a bit easier . . . so as … Continue reading →

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Come and Find Me

As I think about, it can be pretty easy to get off track. Pretty easy to get distracted . . . to lose focus . . . to grow lax in maintaining good habits . . . to be careless … Continue reading →

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Great Peace! . . . Abundant Shalom!

Apparently there are some who wonder if I’m in denial . . . who think perhaps I’ve been putting on a front . . . who worry that I may have been suppressing my emotions as our family has worked … Continue reading →

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The Connection

It looks like there’s a connection . . . a cause and effect . . . an “if you want this” then “don’t be surprised if you get this” sort of relationship. Sometimes you need to be careful what you … Continue reading →

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An Add to My Wish List

I’m guessing we all have a wish list. Not saying that we’re covetous necessarily, but that if we were asked, “If you could have anything in the world, what would it be?” . . . most of us would have … Continue reading →

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