In Psalm 112 – fear the Lord, we hear how those who fear the Lord, need not fear bad news. That is good news. How do we get to that state of mind? I know I’m not there. I worry far too much about the news I hear every day. What can we learn from […]
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Psalm 111 – whole heart, begins by the psalmist stating he will praise God with his whole heart. What does he mean by whole heart? Why does God deserve our whole heart and nothing less? Psalm 111 Psalm 111 is the first in a series of psalms of praise, psalms 111 – 118, where the […]
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In Psalm 110 – a footstool, God says he will make the lord’s enemies a footstool for his feet. What does that mean? What is the significance of a footstool? Psalm 110 Psalm 110 is one of the most quoted passages from the Old Testament in the New Testament, numbering 27 direct and indirect allusions. The psalm consists of two oracles, each followed by an […]
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In Psalm 109 – be not silent, David asks God to not remain silent in the face of the adversity he is facing. Some may say it would have been better if David had remained silent himself, as we shall see. Psalm 109 Psalm 109 is an imprecatory psalm, a psalm that calls down curses on one’s enemies. Entitled: To the […]
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The writer of Psalm 108 – a steadfast heart, claims his heart is steadfast, or fixed, confident in God. What does it mean to have a steadfast heart? Is your heart fixed on God? Psalm 108 Most attribute Psalm 108 to David. Because his heart is steadfast, David makes music with his whole being. He […]
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What is your story? We all have a unique story to tell. In Psalm 107 – tell their story, we hear the story of how God redeemed God’s people. What does their story tell us today? Psalm 107 Psalm 107 – tell their story, begins with a call to give thanks to God, whose love endures forever, and a call […]
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“Abandon all hope, ye who enter here,” is inscribed above the gates of hell in Dante’s Inferno. I’ve been thinking about this phrase as part of my reflections on hope this Advent. It seems I’m in another situation that calls me to abandon hope. What does this mean? Is it even possible? Levels of Hell […]
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Psalm 105 – proclaim his name, tells us to call upon the name of God and glory in his name. Does it matter what name we use for God? Psalm 105 Psalm 105 – proclaim his name, is another psalm of praise to God for all God has done. Attributed by some to David because the first 15 verses […]
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In Psalm 104 – wrapped in light, God comes to the earth clothed in splendor and wrapped in light. It is a love story – the love of God for creation. What does it mean to be wrapped in light? Psalm 104 Psalm 104 is another psalm of praise. It begins with a familiar verse, one […]
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This holiday season I’m grieving the loss of a good friend. No, not an individual, but a link to all my friends and loved ones, my cell phone. This occurred at a terrible time, while out of the country on an extended trip, making it impossible to get a replacement until we returned. I know cell phones can be replaced, contacts and other […]
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