While this post can stand on its own, it is meant to be read after reading Psalm 44. Thus, I would encourage you to read Psalm 44 before reading this post. Afterward, I’d love to hear your thoughts as scripture often speaks to each of us in different ways.
Tag: Psalms
Future Light: Psalm 43
This poem is taken from my book A New Song, (Westbow Press, 2016) and can be found online HERE.
Psalm 43: Opening the Blinds
While these posts can stand on their own, they are meant to be read after reading the particular psalm associated with it. I would encourage you to read the appropriate psalm and then read this post. I’d love to hear your thoughts as well.
Chains of Longing: Psalm 42
This poem is taken from my book A New Song, (Westbow Press, 2016) and can be found online HERE.
Psalm 42: Remembering God’s Goodness
With the words, “As the deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God” Book II of the Psalms begins. Many of us also know these words as part of the popular worship song As The Deer, which even now as I’m writing this, is playing in the background, evoking memories… Continue reading Psalm 42: Remembering God’s Goodness
Sonnet 41
This poem is taken from my book A New Song, (Westbow Press, 2016) and can be found online HERE.
Psalm 41: To Be Blessed
One of the lessons I’ve learned while studying scripture is to pay attention to the frequency of words being used. Most of the time, the frequent occurrence of a specific word in a passage probably indicates I should focus my attention on that word and it’s usage. But there are also times when a single… Continue reading Psalm 41: To Be Blessed
Psalm 40: Are We Alone?
One of my favorite movies is Shadowlands, a story about C.S. Lewis and his life with Joy Davidman. In a somewhat inconsequential scene, we find Lewis talking to a student who had stolen a book, and in the midst of the conversation the student says “we read to know we’re not alone.” I have always… Continue reading Psalm 40: Are We Alone?
Life’s Long Grind: Psalm 39
This poem is taken from my book A New Song, (Westbow Press, 2016) and can be found online HERE.
Psalm 39: Watching Life’s Clock
I have a clock that stopped working long ago and ever since it has been collecting dust on the floor of a closet in my house. About a year ago I pulled it out of the closet and tried to get it working again, but to no avail. I was going to throw it away,… Continue reading Psalm 39: Watching Life’s Clock