Tag Archives: sacrifice of praise

The Heart Behind Worship (2016 Remix)

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Pete

God is judge. He is the Mighty One, God the LORD, the final arbiter. He carries pure and just scales and will measure according to perfect holiness. And in Psalm 50, He comes calling (50:1-6). The songwriter envisions God speaking … Continue reading →

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When All Is Said and Done . . .

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Pete

Seven months. Seven months and about 180 readings. Seven months, 180-ish readings, and a lot of poetry. And how does it wrap up? Praise the LORD! For half-a-year, it’s been an emotion-filled journey. Capturing the ups and downs of life; … Continue reading →

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Remembering Our Sin

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Pete

Was in California last week with kids and grandkids. As someone reminded me, “food for the soul.” But, it was also havoc for early morning routines — mostly because “all day” with the boys was in conflict with “early mornings” … Continue reading →

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A Tenth and Too Many Gods

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Pete

So, not quite sure how this is going to come together, but there’s a couple of thoughts racing around my head as I sit back after my readings and reflect. A couple of thoughts that I’m thinking might actually tie … Continue reading →

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The Company of the Upright

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Pete

“Don’t it always seem to go . . . that you don’t know what you’ve got til it’s gone.” Those words from Joni Mitchell’s 70’s song comes to mind as I hover over the opening verse of Psalm 111. The … Continue reading →

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The Creator of All Things

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Pete

Came across a phrase this morning which jumped off the page. Not because I wasn’t familiar with it, but because I was. But what made it pop was that it showed up in the “wrong place.” Not just in a … Continue reading →

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That He Would Be Glorified

Posted on February 28, 2019 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. But when you find that command repeated within a few verses, put your ears on! Get your … Continue reading →

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He Is Our Song!

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Pete

I’ve said it before, I don’t get songless saints. Not judging. Just can’t relate to believers who aren’t compelled to sing. Maybe it’s because part of my salvation story involved thinking I was going to a lose my song when … Continue reading →

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Good, Pleasant, and Fitting

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Pete

Yesterday morning, one of the highlights of my Sunday was singing with the saints. It is every Sunday. There’s just something about hearing voices lifting up the name of Jesus. Something about looking upon the countenance of those who sing … Continue reading →

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The Old, Old Story

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Pete

Hovering over Psalm 136 this morning. A song of repetition. Not hard to pick up what the songwriter’s laying down: . . . for His steadfast love endures forever. Twenty-six verses in the psalm. Twenty-six times the heartbeat of the … Continue reading →

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