Category Archives: Psalms

Praise Him in the Storm

It’s been a while since I’ve enjoyed a good thunderstorm . . . a while since I took advantage of a wall-rattling storm to just sit and listen and watch. There is something about sitting there anticipating the next peal … Continue reading

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Risk and Reward

I think what really grabs me about Psalm 26 is David’s invitation to God: “Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my mind and my heart” (26:2). Chew on that for a bit. Talk about transparency . . . … Continue reading

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Just Call Me Jacob

Ok . . . so I am so far from being even remotely a Hebrew or Greek scholar . . . in fact, it’s kind of even ridiculous that I put that in type. I have my handy-dandy Bible program … Continue reading

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The Turning Point

Psalm 22 is no doubt some of the “holiest ground” in all of Scripture. From the opening words of the Psalm, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken me” . . . those same words which the Savior cried … Continue reading

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Not Trusting in Horses

Ok . . so you might remember them . . . those old black and white cowboy movies. And that classic scene in a number of those old westerns where there’s a guy in jail and his buddies are going … Continue reading

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God and Clean Hands

Ok . . . as I start typing this, I don’t exactly know where it’s going . . . or if I can keep it to a “devotional size.” But I’m finishing up Psalm 18 and I came across this … Continue reading

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God of Action

So, we talk about God intervening on our behalf . . . about God involving Himself in the affairs of our lives . . . but do we ever really think about that looks like . . . and if … Continue reading

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Faith in the Fundamentals

Again this morning it is repetition which catches my eye, . . . and engages my mind, . . . and touches my heart. I’m still reading through the Sermon on the Mount. I’ve been through the Beatitudes . . … Continue reading

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Singin’ the Blues

You know, one of the things that has to draw you to the Psalms is the honesty found in them. Sure, there’s a lot of “feel good” lift your hands to heaven lyrics in these ancient songs, but there’s a … Continue reading

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Lifter of Mine Head

One of the things I like the most about re-starting my reading plan is that it puts me back in the Psalms. Lord willing, between now and sometime in late July, I’ll have the joy of reading through these wonderful, … Continue reading

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