While this post can stand on its own, it is meant to be read after reading Psalm 119-Lamedh. As with any scripture, I would encourage you to find your own voice as you seek to respond to this psalm. If you do find this helpful, feel free to pass it on to someone who might be encouraged as well.
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Psalm 119:89-96 – Lamedh
Forever, O Lord, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens. Your faithfulness endures to all generations; you have established the earth, and it stands fast. By your appointment they stand this day, for all things are your servants. If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. I… Continue reading Psalm 119:89-96 – Lamedh
Psalm 119: Kaph – Wineskins in the Smoke
While this post can stand on its own, it is meant to be read after reading Psalm 119-Kaph. As with any scripture, I would encourage you to find your own voice as you seek to respond to this psalm. If you do find this helpful, feel free to pass it on to someone who might be encouraged as well.
Psalm 119:81-88 – Kaph
My soul longs for your salvation; I hope in your word. My eyes long for your promise; I ask, “When will you comfort me?” For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, yet I have not forgotten your statutes. How long must your servant endure? When will you judge those who persecute me?… Continue reading Psalm 119:81-88 – Kaph
Spirits In Bondage: A Cycle of Lyrics – C.S. Lewis
When we hear the name C.S. Lewis most people typically think of Narnia and Aslan, Mere Christianity, or The Screwtape Letters, for they are some of his most popular writings. Rarely, however, will anyone think of his poetic work Spirits in Bondage: A Cycle of Lyrics, but poetry was his first love and it was… Continue reading Spirits In Bondage: A Cycle of Lyrics – C.S. Lewis
Psalm 119 – Yodh: Three Essential Truths
While this post can stand on its own, it is meant to be read after reading Psalm 119-Yodh. As with any scripture, I would encourage you to find your own voice as you seek to respond to this psalm. If you do find this helpful, feel free to pass it on to someone who might be encouraged as well.
Psalm 119:73-80 – Yodh
Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments. Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped in your word. I know, O Lord, that your rules are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me. Let your steadfast love comfort me… Continue reading Psalm 119:73-80 – Yodh
The Inner Voice of Love
One of my favorite movie lines is found in Shadowlands, the story of C.S. Lewis and Joy Gresham, in one of the side stories involving Lewis and a student who sleeps in his class and steals books from a local bookstore. In the course of a conversation with Lewis, the student says, “We read to… Continue reading The Inner Voice of Love
Get Low
If it were just for the fact that Robert Duvall, Sissy Spacek, and Bill Murray were in this movie it would be worth watching. But Get Low is worth watching for a number of other reasons. By the time you get to your own funeral you’ve lost the ability to say your last words to… Continue reading Get Low
The Bluest Eye
I just finished reading The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison, a book recommended to me by a friend. Although I purchased it a couple of years ago I didn’t pick it up to read until last week. Frankly, given the nature of the content, I thought it would take a long time to wade through… Continue reading The Bluest Eye