Category Archives: Psalms

Holy Ground

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Pete

Ok . . . so VeggieTales has pretty much ruined this portion of Scripture for me 🙂   The replay in my mind’s eye is pretty clear . . . Larry the Cucumber is portraying Joshua . . . and Larry … Continue reading →

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Seek Jesus & Rejoice!

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Pete

It’s kind of neat when my different readings in the morning come together . . . when they emphasize one another . . . when they are used of the Spirit to provide some clarity . . . when, by … Continue reading →

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Be Glad!

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Pete

I came across the word “rejoice” four times this morning in my readings. Three times in Deuteronomy 12 . . . once in Psalm 66. And so, this morning, I’m thinking about God’s desire for us to rejoice. Be glad. … Continue reading →

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Soul Food

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Pete

It’s one of those concepts that’s better felt than “tellt”. Ask someone to describe the soul, and I’m guessing they’ll usually pause for a moment or two in order to come up with words to describe something so intangible yet … Continue reading →

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Lead Me to the Rock

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Pete

So, Google Maps has pretty much revolutionized life for many of us. Want to know where a city is located? Google Map it (hey, it’s a verb!). Wanna know how to get there and what alternative routes are available? Google … Continue reading →

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Bottled Water

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Pete

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 we necessarily want everyone to know everything about our struggles . . … Continue reading →

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This is My Story . . . This is My Psalm . . .

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Pete

It’s hard to skim Psalm 51. If one knows anything about the story of David and Bathsheba, then this psalm becomes alive as David pens these words to God fresh off of such hypocritical and murderous transgression. And even if … Continue reading →

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That He Would Be Glorified

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Pete

Okay . . . so when you encounter a command in a passage of Scripture, it’s probably a pretty good idea to seek to obey it. When you find that command repeated within a few verses . . . get … Continue reading →

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Redeemed!

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Pete

So, I’m thinking that I’ve used the word “economy” more and talked of “the economy” more in the last year than I probably have in my entire life. I don’t really have much a brain for things of finance and … Continue reading →

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What a Gem!

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Pete

Someone shared it with me years and years ago . . . and the thought has stayed with me every since. The thought of possessing a jewelry box which contains gems of Scripture . . . those verses, those promises, … Continue reading →

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