Category Archives: Psalms

Silence & Out-Pouring (2009 Remix)

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Pete

After my readings this morning, went back into the archives to help prime the pump for a brain feeling a little like molasses. Came across these old musings from 2009 . . . they spoke to me in a fresh … Continue reading →

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A Willing Spirit

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Pete

I think I’ve noted this before, but if those who put together my reading plan intended to have Romans 3 and Psalm 51 on the same day, it was a masterful move. To align “all have sinned” (Rom. 3:23) and … Continue reading →

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Eternal Economics (2019 Rerun)

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Pete

As I chew on Psalm 49 this morning, I think you could make the argument that it presents an example of the classic Critical Theory scenario. In this corner, the oppressor — “those who trust in their wealth and boast … Continue reading →

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My Exceeding Joy

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Pete

Chewing on Psalm 43 this morning. That it’s a continuation of Psalm 42 seems evident because of the common chorus in these two songs of David — still turmoil within . . . still a soul cast down . . … Continue reading →

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All My Life

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Pete

As I pause to reflect after my readings this morning, I find myself hovering over Psalm 42. Looking back through my journal, Psalm 42 is by far the “winner” when it comes to the passages meditated on this day in … Continue reading →

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Delivered Many Times

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Pete

It’s the kind of good news which, while you’re glad to hear it, in a way you’d rather not hear it. The promise of a good outcome sourced in another promise of a less than desirable reality. Something to look … Continue reading →

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Reject Equine Tendencies

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Pete

As I work through my daily reading plan, one of the things I’m watching for are commands to obey. This morning, I found one. Be not like a horse or a mule . . . (Psalm 32:9a ESV) How’s that … Continue reading →

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For You I Wait

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Pete

It really couldn’t have gone any worse. The people believed Moses when he told them that “the LORD had visited the people of Israel and that He had seen their affliction” (Ex. 4:31a). They bought into the plan, Moses and … Continue reading →

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Gen S (A 2018 Remix)

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Pete

From year to year, it’s pretty infrequent that I remember this year how a passage hit me in previous years. The nice thing about getting older is that it’s “deja vu all over again” more often than not. But not … Continue reading →

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Let’s Not Wait Until “Things Change”

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Pete

I know one of “those guys.” He’s a dear brother, a faithful servant, but when it came to that “joke”, he was one of “those guys.” You might have met one of those guys, as well. You know, the guy … Continue reading →

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