Category Archives: Psalms

When All Is Said and Done . . .

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Pete

Seven months. Seven months and about 180 readings. Seven months, 180-ish readings, and a lot of poetry. And how does it wrap up? Praise the LORD! For half-a-year, it’s been an emotion-filled journey. Capturing the ups and downs of life; … Continue reading →

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On Our Side

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Pete

I’m in the camp of those who feel like polarization within our culture is something to be greatly concerned about. (Isn’t that in and of itself a polarizing statement if it puts you in a camp?) Seems like our cultural … Continue reading →

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The Sound of His Voice

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Pete

It’s not the first time I’ve been struck by the dissonance created by the last verse of Psalm 119. Not the first time I’ve taken a few minutes to process what I’m chewing on by typing a few words into … Continue reading →

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Well Tried . . . Again (2016 & 2019 Reruns)

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Pete

Psalm 119:140 arrested my attention this morning. Apparently, it’s done so a couple of times before. Some translations render it that the “promise is well tried”, like my ESV. Other’s that the “promise is pure”, like the CSB, NASB, and … Continue reading →

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A Wineskin in the Smoke

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Pete

Hovering over a couple of verses in Psalm 119 and chewing on where the songwriter turns when he’s all dried up; where he goes when there’s nothing left in the tank and the tank itself is starting to crack under … Continue reading →

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Songs For The Sojourner (2014 Rerun)

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Pete

Read these thoughts from 10 years ago and smiled as I remembered the days when music came in the form of CDs to be downloaded rather than as something to be subscribed to and streamed. A lot has changed in … Continue reading →

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Divine Capacity (2011 Remix)

Posted on May 27, 2024 by Pete

Used to be that I’d often get an urge. A bee in my bonnet would compel me, something would go off inside me. Something that said it’s time to rearrange the furniture in a room. Most often it was driven … Continue reading →

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Seated and Sojourning

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Pete

Being a resident alien might just provide me with a bit of a spiritual advantage. My Green Card expires next year so I’ll have to renew it. The process itself will be a reminder that while I live and work … Continue reading →

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Color Me Blue . . . Again! (2010 Remix)

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Pete

Wanna know what a man looks like who has not only met the Lord, but has also been molded by the Lord? Wanna see what a woman looks like whose character has been shaped by the marvelous light into which … Continue reading →

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The Abundance of His Steadfast Love

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Pete

Hovering over Psalm 106 this morning — started it yesterday, finished it today. It’s the biography of a people. Not just any people, but God’s people. His chosen ones, His nation, His inheritance (106:4-5). A story of their repeated sin, … Continue reading →

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