Psalm 36 and seeing more clearlyRead Psalm 36 I remember thirteen or fourteen years ago we were still receiving credit card statements through the mail. And for whatever...
Psalm 139 and the good news that This God is Your GodRead Psalm 139 Psalm 139 has all the material of systematic theology. You could break down the first 6 verses and summarize them by...
Psalm 46 and the 24-Hour News CycleRead Psalm 46 The news headlines this week have focused on the Taliban’s take-over of Afghanistan and the attempts to remove U.S. troops...
Psalm 143 and a way out of our own heads (and off our screens)Read Psalm 143 Outside Troubles Three realities exist simultaneously in Psalm 143. Outside forces are squeezing David. Enemies are...
Psalm 91, COVID19, Passion Week and Satan’s Epic Mishandling of ScriptureRead Psalm 91. If one were to do a google search for “pandemics in the Bible” it wouldn’t be too long before you were directed to Psalm...
Psalm 122 and Worshipping in Spirit and TruthRead Psalm 122 A call to worship Psalm 122 begins with the author rejoicing over a call, a summons, to come and worship. The invitation...
Psalm 98 and Joy to the World – Advent Series pt. 1Charles Wesley is reported to say that he would have traded all of his 6,000 hymns if he could have written Isaac Watts’ classic When I...
Psalm 62 and learning how to WaitRead Psalm 62 I remember reading John Ortberg say somewhere that he intentionally will choose the longest line at the grocery store in...
Psalm 28 and Turning to the LordRead Psalm 28 What does it look like to find refuge in the Lord? The Psalms repeatedly describe God as refuge, rock, shelter, fortress,...
Psalm 16 and genuine contentmentRead Psalm 16 There is a new book out by Erik Raymond called Chasing Contentment. I can’t recommend the book yet because I haven’t read...
Psalm 34 and tasting that the Lord is goodRead Psalm 34 Psalm 34 begins with praise and invitation. The Psalmist (traditionally attributed to David) proclaims praise will always...
Psalm 118 and Freedom from other’s opinionsRead Psalm 118 Psalm 118 is a litany of familiar lines. Here are a few of the most well-known: Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is...