Category Archives: Psalms

Open Wide!!!

Ok . . . so they’re probably not images that we think of a whole lot . . . or maybe even really took note of when we saw it . . . but I think we all have seen … Continue reading →

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Keep Drawing Near

You’ve gotta love the candor of the Scriptures. Far from shying away from the tough questions or denying the reality of the human experience, the Father instead acknowledges our failings and frailties and uses them to point us to Himself. … Continue reading →

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Desert Rider

That the Lord “rides in the heavens” isn’t surprising. That’s what the psalmist pens in Psalm 68:33 . . . and it’s kind of what you’d expect of our God. You can imagine Him in power and majesty riding on … Continue reading →

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Silence and an Out-Pouring

I’m not sure that Psalm 62 and Matthew 26:6-13 would normally be compared and contrasted with each other . . . but they’re both part of my reading plan this morning . . . and they both deal with silence … Continue reading →

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Keeping Count

It’s kind of interesting to think about the things God counts . . . and the things God doesn’t count. I work in a world where, if we care about it, we measure it . . . track it . … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Time

They really are a series of very bold requests . . . especially considering that David had no right to ask for such things. We’re talking “busted” . . . found out . . . exposed . . . guilty … Continue reading →

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There Is A River!

It pretty much happen every year. Weather gets warmer, rains seem to increase, and the rivers swell. “Flood watch” gets to be kind of a common term around here at this time of year. I drive over a small river … Continue reading →

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Wait For His Deliverance

To be honest, it’s kind of a tough psalm to read. Some psalms can make the heart soar, this one kind of makes your stomach churn. It is a cry for help . . . a desperate plea for God … Continue reading →

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Fret Not

For many of us, when we think Psalm 37, we think five wonderful commands to obey. Somewhere along the way, someone has either pointed out to us, or we’ve discovered ourselves, that Psalm 37 contains five encouraging exhortations as it … Continue reading →

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Taste and See

At some point, theory needs to give way to reality. You can practice all you want, but the thrill comes from getting in the game. You can plate the finest meal, but if you really want to enjoy it, you … Continue reading →

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