Category Archives: Psalms

A Lesser-Known Name

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Pete

“I’ll take lesser-known names for God for 500, Alex.” (I’m hoping we still remember who Alex is). “The answer is, Psalm 17:7.” “Where is God referred to as ‘Savior of those who seek refuge?’” Correct. Wondrously show Your steadfast love, … Continue reading →

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Help!

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Pete

You know that David’s song is evoked by a certain period of time. But as you read it over a couple of times, you also know it has to be prophetic of a future time. It could have been written … Continue reading →

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An Egyptian Servant and A Hebrew King (2019 Rerun)

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Pete

This week isn’t going to be the week I get back into routine . . . we’ll target that for next week. So, after reading, went back into the archives for something to chew on. Re-posting some thoughts from five years … Continue reading →

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God of My Righteousness

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Pete

You can deduct from David’s lyrics that the occasion which spurred his writing of the fourth Psalm was a time when he was on the wrong end of a smear campaign. His honor was being turned to shame (4:2a). Those … Continue reading →

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The Old, Old Story (CSB Refit)

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Pete

Pulled out a past meal from 5 years ago. Refitting it with CSB language as I chew on it afresh this morning. See if you can’t guess what phrase in particular might be filling my thoughts 🙂 Hovering over Psalm … Continue reading →

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Redemption in Abundance

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Pete

Three words in Psalm 130 provide my meal this morning. Chewing on the glory and the hope that is mine because the LORD doesn’t “keep an account of iniquities” (v.3), and that a holy God can, in righteousness and justice, … Continue reading →

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A Morning Smorgasbord

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Pete

One of those “sampler” mornings when all four readings provide a little something to chew on and create a wonderful smorgasbord of combined flavor. In Luke, Jesus tells the parable of the sower and the seed. “Listen up,” says Jesus, … Continue reading →

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The LORD is on Our Side

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Pete

It’s a refrain for all seasons. A song to always be sung. A reality to really take hold of. Singing with David in the psalms this morning is a reminder to this guy in the chair of his security in … Continue reading →

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Give Us Life

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Pete

A couple of weeks ago I got to listen in on a Q&A session. The Qs were coming from a group of pastors who all serve faithfully in small communities and churches in rural Southwest America. The A’s were humbly … Continue reading →

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Give Me Understanding

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Pete

The songwriter appeals to the One who made him to help him. Give me understanding, he pleads, help me figure this out and to trust you as I do. Your hands made me and formed me;give me understandingso that I … Continue reading →

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