This poem, from my book A New Song, was written as a personal response to Psalm 123. Read more
Psalm 123: Looking Up the Steps
Psalm 123 is the fourth of fifteen Songs of Ascent. While each psalm stands on its own, they are really meant to be read and understood together as a group. Take the time, if you have it, to read all of the Songs of Ascent together (Psalm 120-134). Read more
Psalm 122: Joy’s Call
This poem, from my book A New Song, was written as a personal response to Psalm 122. Read more
Psalm 122: The Destination
Psalm 122 is the third of fifteen Songs of Ascent. While each psalm stands on its own, they are really meant to be read and understood together as a group. Take the time, if you have it, to read all of the Songs of Ascent together (Psalm 120-134). Read more
Surprised by Joy
When I first encountered C.S. Lewis’ book Surprised by Joy I assumed, quite incorrectly, that it told of how he first encountered his wife Joy Davidman. (This tells you how silly of a person I can be.) In point of fact, however, it is the story of Lewis’ search for […] Read more
Psalm 121: The First Step
Psalm 121 is the second of fifteen Songs of Ascent. While each psalm stands on its own, they are really meant to be read and understood together as a group. Take the time, if you have it, to read all of the Songs of Ascent together (Psalm 120-134). Read more
Psalm 120: The Starting Place
Psalm 120 is the first of fifteen Songs of Ascent. While each psalm stands on its own, they are really meant to be read and understood together as a group. Take the time, if you have it, to read all of the Songs of Ascent together (Psalm 120-134). Read more