I’ve frequently heard people claim Psalm 23 as one of the most beautiful works of poetry ever written, and I have to agree. Furthermore, it’s not only good poetry, but good theology: the Lord is our shepherd. But there’s more to Psalm 23 than just good poetry. It is like the “Test Your Awareness” video… Continue reading Psalm 23: Do You See the Moonwalking bear?
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Psalm 22: Respite
How often have we felt abandoned and wondering where God might be? How often is that abandonment due to our own sin and choices?
Psalm 22: Echoes of Eternity
From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land. About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, Lema sabachthani?” (which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”). I have tried to make this mediation about something other than the obvious, but try… Continue reading Psalm 22: Echoes of Eternity
Psalm 21: The Heart’s Desire
I found myself walking into a grand palace, guards dressed in regal attire proudly stationed at each corner and entrance of the building. The magnificent front steps, broad and deep, led up to the ornately decorated front gate. At the edge of each stair, both on the right and the left, stood marble lions, each… Continue reading Psalm 21: The Heart’s Desire
Psalm 19: God’s Voice
God speaks to us in the rhythm of nature, through the words of his mouth, and by the life of his son. Are we able to feel, hear, and live all three?
Psalm 20: Horses and Chariots
The Israelites were free. They had been released by Pharaoh and asked…uh, rather…told to get on their way. They left with great wealth, large families, and much cattle. Off they went into the wilderness, being led by a pillar made of a cloud during the daytime and a pillar of fire at night. Their God… Continue reading Psalm 20: Horses and Chariots
I built you an ark…
I wonder what that moment will be like when we will all be standing before the throne being separated to the right and to the left…
Psalm 19: The Music of God
A few years ago I was in a seminary class when the topic of beauty and nature arose. There was a minor discussion full of sound and fury signifying nothing, but I can still remember one comment a fellow student made. He said something like this, “Sure, I can appreciate a good sunset like anyone… Continue reading Psalm 19: The Music of God
When did they know?
I am currently reading through Isaiah and found Isaiah 3:1-4:1 particularly poignant. Read it and then my thoughts (if you want). Though written nearly 2,700 years ago, I think you might agree its message is currently appropriate…
Psalm 17: The Mark of Refuge
The world does not always allow us to neatly place the wicked in one category and the righteous in another. Specifically, I know I dance back and forth between both categories and often wonder about God’s call for me to be his own.