Category Archives: Psalms
God, President-elect Obama, and Me
Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you … Continue reading
Opportunity Days to Watch God Work
“Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren’t his sisters here with us?â€Â And they took offense at him.     Mark 3:3 (NIV) “He’s just _____.â€Â  “She’s only ___.â€Â Ever hear … Continue reading
Joseph: God’s Man
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband … Continue reading
God Loves, Part II
Will you compare God to anyone? What man-made image will you compare Him to? Isaiah 40:18 (my paraphrase) Before mountains came to be, or you birthed the world, you are God forever and ever. Psalm 90:2 (my paraphrase) Maybe this … Continue reading
Birthday Psalm
Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, til I declare your power to the next generation, your might to all who are to come. Psalm 71:18 (NIV) For a number of years I have … Continue reading
The Fight against Cancer
“This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name your kingdom coe, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as … Continue reading
Silence Speaks
When he [Jesus] was accused by the chief priests and the elders, he gave no answer. Then Pilate asked him, “Don’t you hear the testimony they are bringing against you?†But Jesus made no reply, not even to a sing … Continue reading
Change my heart, O God…
Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 (NIV) Here is one of the many verses in the Bible where it is easy to skip the first statement and grab hold … Continue reading
Hello! God?
But even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil about the body of Moses, did not dare to bring a slanderous accusation against him, but said, “The Lord rebuke you!â€Â       Jude 9 (NIV) In my mind, since … Continue reading
Out of the depths I cry to You, Lord!
Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD; O LORD, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. Psalm 130:1-2 (NIV) This is a word of encouragement for everyone who reads this today. … Continue reading