Category Archives: Psalms

God Alone

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Pete

That David knew the “storms of life” is a bit of an understatement. It seems that, for more seasons than not in his life, his life was turned upside down by something. Whether it was hiding from Saul who was … Continue reading →

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Bottled Water

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Pete

“Recycling” last years thoughts on Psalm 56 this morning . . . There’s something about being known that brings comfort. Something about having not to “hide it” or “pretend everything’s fine” that takes off a lot of pressure. Not that … Continue reading →

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A Full Course Meal

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Pete

Romans 3 is the perfect set up for Psalm 51 . . . the doctrine of Paul’s letter being the perfect back drop for entering into the desperation and deliverance recorded in David’s song. In Romans 3 we understand the … Continue reading →

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A Pleasing Theme

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Pete

It’s amazing how a portion of Scripture can capture the imagination . . . how something written so long ago can have such a present impact by bringing into focus a future reality. That’s Psalm 45. You know that Psalm … Continue reading →

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The Song in the Night

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Pete

“Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me?” Twice the psalmist asks God this penetrating question in Psalm 42 (42:5a, 11a). And you can sense the despair . . . crushed from … Continue reading →

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Steadfast Love

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Pete

So far, it’s the biggest difference I’ve noticed about reading the English Standard Version (ESV) of the Bible. You won’t find this two word phrase in the New King James (NKJV) . . . nor in the New International Version … Continue reading →

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A Friend of God

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Pete

This year I switched Bible translations for my morning devo’s. I’ve been a New King James (NKJV) guy for quite a few years. This year though, I decided to use the English Standard Version (ESV) as I work through my … Continue reading →

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Part of the Song

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Pete

Psalm 22 really is an incredible journey. From “My God, my God why have You forsaken me” . . . to “I will tell of Your name to my brothers; in the midst of the congregation I will praise you.” … Continue reading →

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The Name

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Pete

Hovering over Psalm 20 this morning . . . it’s a song for the king (v.9) . . . in the day of trouble (v.1) . . . seemingly a psalm reflecting an occasion where the people pray David out … Continue reading →

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The Other Petition

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Pete

I guess if you were to ask me, “On a scale of 1 to 10, how familiar would you consider yourself with Psalm 19?” . . . I’d probably answer, “7 or 8” . . . mostly because of my … Continue reading →

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