Category Archives: Psalms

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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Walking Freely In An Open Place

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Pete

According to my journal, I chewed on and then wrote about this verse in 2013. I did it again in 2018. Another five years have passed, and again the verse catches my eye and my thoughts this morning. Seems to … Continue reading →

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For He Will Broaden Your Understanding

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Pete

Weary from grief (Psalm 119:28). That’s the songwriter’s bottom line — if he were talking in CSB language. If ESV language, “My soul melts away for sorrow.” And if he allowed Peterson to put words in his mouth, “My sad … Continue reading →

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Pray About It

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Pete

Hovering over the third stanza of Psalm 119 this morning. In it is one of my life verses, not surprised to encounter it. But this morning I also encounter a verse which particularly resonates for the first time. Bottom line, … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Even Walk . . .

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Pete

Oh, that it were a “just do it” sort of thing. That obedience was solely a matter of the will. That walking in the way was what you did by default once you set your heart on the way. But … Continue reading →

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He Is Our Song (2013 Remix)

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Pete

Not much wiggle room this morning. The songwriter doesn’t really provide a pass for anyone of the household of faith. Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;His faithful love endures forever.Let Israel say,“His faithful love endures forever.”Let the … Continue reading →

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