Podcasts by Reading the Psalms
Poetry comes alive when read aloud! Let’s look at Bible poetry together.
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Psalm 40 — Praising a Good God from 2023-12-11T16:35:15
Let all those that seek the rejoice and be glad in thee!
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Psalm 39 — Pleading for Mercy from 2023-12-06T17:55
Our sin is ours alone, but God gives us words for connection.
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Psalm 38 — Let Loneliness Lead you to the Lord from 2023-12-04T16:40:49
Sun and sinners will only offer more sorrow; in God is salvation.
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Psalm 37 — Trust in God from 2023-11-29T18:10
If we trust in God and his ways, our answers become clear.
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Psalm 36 — Seeing Light in His Light from 2023-11-27T19:10:31
The wicked hide in their selfishness, while God is generous in his light.
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Psalm 35 — God’s Good Justice from 2023-11-22T17:53
We need God’s justice to help us in our troubles & trials.
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Psalm 34 — Grateful for God’s Goodness from 2023-11-20T16:02
The more we grow in our knowledge and understanding of God, the greater our love and faith!
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Psalm 33 — Lift hands in praise and awe from 2023-11-16T17:02
What a wonderful God. Our faith is secure, indeed.
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Psalm 32 — Forgiveness from 2023-11-14T16:50:56
Acts 2.37-38 Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized ever...
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Psalm 31 — Confiding in a Close Friend from 2023-11-08T17:24:44
God is a very present help in trouble.
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Psalm 30 — Protection from the Pit from 2023-11-06T16:32:30
Thank God he looks our way and hears our hearts. Let us ever praise him!
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Psalm 29 — The One Who Thunders from 2023-11-02T19:29:49
God has power in every word he speaks.
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Psalm 28 — A request to live a full life from 2023-10-31T16:23:49
For what two things does David want to live a full life?
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Psalm 22 — Re-recording from 2023-10-30T17:40
I made a mistake the last time I recorded this psalm; let’s make it right!
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Psalm 27 — Connected with God from 2023-10-25T17:13:31
Our connection with God lifts us above troubles and places us on a secure footing.
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Psalm 26 — Examined with God’s World from 2023-10-23T16:55:04
We can walk assured and confident, knowing exactly what is God’s will for us.
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Psalm 23 — We need not despair from 2023-10-13T00:41:46
If the Lord is our Shepherd, why do we still struggle with want?
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Psalm 22 — Faithful During Despair from 2023-10-09T16:03:41
How can we remain faithful during times of distress and despair? What can a psalm, quoted by Jesus, teach about faith?
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Psalm 20 — Seeking the Interests of Others from 2023-10-02T15:18:44
My first title for this episode “Praying for Others” was almost an exact copy of my last episode on Psalm 20, “Prayer for Others”. I guess I need to listen to it again and see if I say the same thi...
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Psalm 19 — God’s Word is Power from 2023-09-28T16:29:50
There is order and power in God’s law.
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Psalm 17 — Hope in Righteousness from 2023-09-21T15:23
Our hope for a God’s salvation loving in righteousness.
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Psalm 16 — Working with God’s Glory from 2023-09-19T17:49:39
Let us give God the glory for any glory we see or receive.
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Psalm 15 — Living Righteously from 2023-09-13T14:30
The pure in heart are blessed to see God.
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Psalm 14 — Don’t Be Foolish from 2023-09-11T14:32
We will never know enough to stop seeking after God.
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Psalm 13 — “How long?“ is a great question from 2023-09-06T17:40:24
This psalm helps our hearts move toward safety during times of trial.
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Psalm 12 — God’s Word is Best from 2023-09-04T20:39:58
Flattering lies spread, but God’s word is tested and true.
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Psalm 11 — Trusting Truth Instead of Lies from 2023-08-31T15:11:04
The Accuser deceives; God loves righteousness.
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Psalm 10 — Why do the Wicked Hurt the Poor? from 2023-08-28T16:45:06
Who are the poor, and why are they hurt by the wicked?
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Psalm 9 — Get Your Heart Checked from 2023-08-24T18:29:59
I needed this checkup today. Do you?
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Psalm 8 — How Majestic from 2023-08-21T15:57:20
God be praised! And here are words to help our praise.
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Psalm 7 — Integrity before God from 2023-08-16T22:18:45
How can psalm 7 help us understand psalm 1?
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Psalm 6 — On Sorrow, Shame and Relief from 2023-08-14T17:37:11
This psalm remind us there is but one hope to escape sorrow.
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Psalm 5 — God’s Way before our Face from 2023-08-10T18:05:22
A prayer for judgment and mercy as we grow in faith.
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Psalm 4 — Are the words laws? from 2023-08-08T17:50:58
Celebrate that God gives the gladness in your heart, and trust that his word is good law.
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Psalm 3 — Psalms Speak Personally from 2023-08-03T17:40:53
The third psalm first introduces the personal need in the psalms. It is both petition and praise.
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Psalm 2 — Power and Derision from 2023-08-01T13:56:41
The Power and the Glory belongs to one alone, and any who rage against this have tiny fists, indeed.
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Psalm 1 — An Invitation to Read the Psalms from 2023-07-27T17:42:06
The opening psalm invites and encourages us to read and think about all the psalms. They are the words of living water and faith.
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Psalm 150 — Let’s Lift God on High from 2023-07-24T16:04:01
Praise God! He has great power to help, heal and comfort us all.
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Psalm 149 — Made beautiful by Salvation from 2023-07-18T15:43:52
Our creator and king gives us life, liberty and salvation.
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Psalm 147 — Praise helps our spirit from 2023-07-13T21:12:21
When we praise and lift up God, our own spirits are helped, too.
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Psalm 146 — Help when we’re bowed down from 2023-07-11T19:32:31
Praise God with all your being!
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Psalm 145 — Praise in Faith from 2023-06-29T17:02:22
How can these words increase your faith?
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Psalm 142 — Known by God from 2023-06-19T20:57:38
‘Now that you have come to know God, or rather, be known by God’ —Galatians 4.9
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Psalm 141 — A Psalm for Daily Prayer from 2023-06-14T16:13:03
I need to build my morning prayer habit, and this psalm will help.
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Psalm 139 — Close by the Creator from 2023-06-01T16:01:29
It need not be troubling to be near our Creator.
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Psalm 138 — Praise in the Face of Trial from 2023-05-29T18:15:56
Though we walk through the midst of Trouble, we can trust in Revival.
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Psalm 137 — Words of Trauma from 2023-05-25T18:55:20
God gave us words, even hard words, to help us understand and cope with the world.
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Psalm 136 — The Stuff of Wonder from 2023-05-23T14:22:02
This psalm gets our minds on track to think about God all the day long.
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Psalm 135 — Living to the Glory of God from 2023-05-19T15:40:34
A life in praise is a life in harmony with God’s heart & word.
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Psalm 134 — Blessings at the end of the day from 2023-05-16T14:42:12
We praise God and bless our fellow man; we can live in a redeemed world.
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Psalm 133 — The Bond of Peace from 2023-05-10T14:41:58
When eagerly sought by God’s children, unity becomes a fertile foundation for growth.
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Psalm 132 — Living in God’s Promises from 2023-05-08T17:23:20
We are blessed by old covenants and promises.
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Psalm 131 — Only Truthful Hearts from 2023-05-03T17:57:11
Hypocrites are found out; only truthful hearts can speak psalms like these with sincerity.
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Psalm 130 — Redeemed from the Red from 2023-05-01T15:13:38
Our a spiritual bankruptcy is not without hope.
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Psalm 129 — Liberated from Oppression from 2023-04-26T20:14:44
Their power to control falls flat before our Father.
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Psalm 128 — We are not alone from 2023-04-24T16:00:52
Those who feel sorrow are not alone; those who fear the Lord will be blessed.
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Psalm 127 — You can’t keep rocks from cracking from 2023-04-20T15:17:19
Except the Lord builds, all our creations crack.
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Psalm 126 — Helpless no more from 2023-04-19T20:23:30
God restores our hearts so we can live.
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Psalm 125 — Fear No Scepter of Wickedness from 2023-04-13T14:52:44
They try to invade, but God is a wall around us.
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Psalm 124 — We are not abandoned from 2023-04-11T15:45:10
Though the enemy surrounds, God has not given us as prey to their teeth.
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Psalm 123 — A Lord who Listens from 2023-04-05T14:19:05
While most intimidate, our Lord listens.
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Psalm 121 — Rest Assured from 2023-03-30T16:24:18
Going out each morning, God is with you; returning home to rest, God is there.
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Psalm 120 — Loving Truth & Peace from 2023-03-30T15:50:14
My recording for psalm 120 earlier this week was terrible! I’m sorry about that. Here it is again.
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Psalm 119 — In love with God’s word from 2023-03-22T19:10
Listen to the love the writer has for God and his word.
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Psalm 118 — God gives us the Light from 2023-03-20T16:55:26
We praise because God is Light and gives us the Light.
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Psalm 117 — Laud him all ye peoples from 2023-03-15T17:20:13
Let us cry out together: brotherhood is a call and gift of God.
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Psalm 116 — Calm, ‘cause God helped from 2023-03-13T19:34:17
A psalm of confidence and trust because God saved us.
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Psalm 115 — Not unto us, O Lord from 2023-03-08T16:10
Our idols are blind and bum; so are we, their creators, in the face of God
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Psalm 114 — The Fearful Leap Away from 2023-03-06T17:46:39
When God steps forth, all enemies flee.
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Psalm 113 — Praise for one who listens from 2023-03-01T20:30:49
The highest condescends to listen to the lowest.
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Psalm 112 — Blessing on the Charitable Heart from 2023-02-27T16:57:20
This psalm at once celebrates, teaches, promises and gives hope.
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Psalm 111 — Growing with Praise from 2023-02-22T18:31:04
Praise & thanks glorifies God and nourishes faith.
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Psalm 110 — It’s easy to follow such a Lord from 2023-02-20T20:45:32
He drinks by the brook and with head held high; let us follow his footsteps.
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Psalm 109 — Should we say terrible things? from 2023-02-15T21:28:28
Some of the psalms are filled with hard and difficult ideas. How do you react to them?
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Psalm 108 — Say “Thank God,” and mean it from 2023-02-13T18:02:33
Let’s fill our day with words of praise
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Psalm 107 — Stories of Connection from 2023-02-09T16:44:43
How do you connect with God? What help do you need?
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Psalm 106 — Selfish Hearts from 2023-02-06T19:00:45
We need to learn from the selfish mistakes of others.
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Psalm 105 — God Delivers His People from 2023-02-01T16:57:53
This psalm celebrates God’s ability to care for, and deliver his people no matter what difficulty finds them.
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Psalm 104 — Delighted by God’s work from 2023-01-30T21:12:08
Take the time to enjoy God’s word and work together.
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Psalm 103 — Comforting Forgiveness from 2023-01-26T16:20:13
Let’s take the time to dwell securely in the comfort of God’s forgiveness.
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Psalm 102 — How to voice your complaint from 2023-01-23T18:20:57
This psalm provides practical and helpful words for stressful days.
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Psalm 101 — Mercy & Judgment are Complicated Ideas from 2023-01-18T18:23:06
David’s psalm of judgment & conviction introduces some challenging ideas.
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Psalm 100 — We Come with Praise from 2023-01-16T20:22:52
Entering God’s court is a blessing, but demands our submission.
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Psalm 33 — Praise for the Power of God from 2022-04-20T17:07:48
There is a natural awe at the immediacy of God’s words.
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Psalm 32 — Connecting with God from 2022-04-18T15:00
In God we can have innocence, not in ourselves.
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Psalm 31 — Keeping the Faith from 2022-04-14T15:57:48
We must keep the faith, even in our mistakes.
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Psalm 30 — In what do you boast? from 2022-04-11T18:25:47
It is in the salvation of God that we should boast.
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Psalm 29 — Praise the Voice of the Lord from 2022-04-06T15:53:05
The voice of the Lord brings things to pass and breaks others apart.
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Psalm 28 — The Lord Listens from 2022-04-04T17:49:43
Our Savior separates us from the selfish.
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Psalm 27 — In the Presence of God from 2022-03-30T21:58:46
A prayer for protection in the presence of God.
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Psalm 25 — Forgiveness & Pardon from 2022-03-24T20:09:24
God doesn’t hold a grudge, he holds our hand.
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Psalm 24 — The Hill of the Lord from 2022-03-22T15:19:32
Come to the place of the Lord’s entrance, and make his name glorious!
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Psalm 23 — The Good Shepherd from 2022-03-16T16:03:22
The Good Shepherd is better than any weak shepherd here below, or impulsive step of our own.
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Psalm 21 — A Psalm for our King from 2022-03-09T21:22:56
No ruler today is as great as our King.
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Psalm 20 — Prayer for Others from 2022-03-07T21:54:39
Trust not in chariots and tanks, but in the name of the Lord our God.
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Psalm 19 — Outfitted with Purpose from 2022-03-02T15:02:47
The word of God outfits us with strength and purpose.
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Psalm 18 — A King Fighting Battles from 2022-02-28T19:02:46
God will protect and avenge his people.
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Psalm 14 — Creator & Created from 2022-02-11T17:33:46
What will we be if we believe? How far will we fall if we do not?
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Psalm 13 — Together in Trial from 2022-02-09T15:59:47
We ask “How long” as those who trust in the Lord.
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Psalm 12 — Waves if Ugly Words from 2022-02-03T15:37:54
Savage speech is on the rise, and we must resist
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Psalm 11 — Faith, not Flight from 2022-02-01T21:16:41
We need not run in fear with the rest of the world
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Psalm 10 — Oppressed or Oppressor? from 2022-01-27T22:31:29
We should not ignore this question.
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Psalm 9 — A Faithful Judge from 2022-01-25T22:58:51
God’s judgment outlast all others, because he outlasts all kings, nations and peoples.
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Psalm 8 — Part of God’s Order from 2022-01-21T16:14:48
Good blessed us to be a part of his work and his order.
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Psalm 7 — Righteous before God from 2022-01-18T16:27:19
To be righteous before God, what must we be like?
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Psalm 6 — We’re Allowed to Cry from 2022-01-14T18:39:38
Tears & Faith are not mutually exclusive.
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Psalm 5 — Prayer to be Different from 2022-01-11T16:10:41
We just not only dislike the world, we must also leave it’s practices behind.
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Psalm 4 — Dwelling in Safety from 2022-01-06T21:44:23
Only God can give us the safety we want; the world only offers rage.
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Psalm 1 — The Choice Before Us from 2021-12-28T20:39:35
We can delight in the word or follow after the scornful.
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Psalm 150 — Praise ye the Lord from 2021-10-24T11:46:29
Praising the great one with our everything.
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Psalm 148 — God’s Praise Stands Against the Devil from 2021-10-14T13:50:55
Praising God fights against Satan
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Psalm 147 — Praising the Namer of Stars from 2021-10-12T21:36:44
God’s great power doesn’t mean he is too lofty to help the lowly
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Psalm 146 — Son of Man from 2021-10-08T12:46:37
Comparing the princes of this earth with the prince of heaven.
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Psalm 145 — Together in Praise from 2021-10-05T16:59:37
A psalm for all to join in fellowship
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Psalm 125 — Together in Praise from 2021-10-05T16:59:37
A psalm for all to join in fellowship
Psalm 142 — From Unknown to Known from 2021-09-17T16:18:17
Deliverance from enemies is being surrounded by God’s people
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Psalm 140 — What does God help us with? from 2021-09-11T15:42:14
Not a logical fallacy, but the truth of God’s help
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Psalm 138 — God will perfect it from 2021-09-02T15:46:30
David praises God for all the help he gave — we trust in the very same God
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Psalm 134 — Praise ye the Lord from 2021-08-20T16:03:17
A simple but important set of verses.
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Psalm 132 — Desire for a Habitation from 2021-08-13T16:00
We desire for God and he desires for us
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Psalm 130 — Pleading, Waiting & Looking from 2021-08-05T16:00
Waiting for the sun to bring light
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Psalm 128 — Looking toward Blessings from 2021-07-31T16:00
Near or far, God’s blessings are True
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Psalm 125 — The Strength of a Mountain from 2021-07-20T16:00
To trust in God is to have a mountain’s strength
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Psalm 123 — Saved from the Snare from 2021-07-16T13:51:03
Without the Lord we’d be overwhelmed.
Psalm 121 — He can keep your soul from 2021-06-29T19:25:32
When we are kept by the Lord, we are kept indeed
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Psalm 119.97-104 — Mem from 2021-05-13T14:37:22
Our eyes can be open to the greatness of reality by God’s word
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Psalm 118.89-96 — Lamed from 2021-05-11T15:44:10
God’s word orders creation; God’s word revives our life.
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Psalm 119.49-56 — Zain from 2021-04-15T14:58:20
By God’s word we can be wholly different from the world
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Psalm 119.17-24 — Gimel from 2021-04-02T17:43:06
Good things happen when we ask for God’s help with his word
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Psalm 119.9-10 — Beth from 2021-03-30T16:22:13
What happens when we join our hearts with God’s word?
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Psalm 118 — Light your Spirit from 2021-03-23T14:40:07
Let this psalm work to change your heart.
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Psalm 117 — Calling all Peoples from 2021-03-18T14:57
What should we do and how should we be?
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Psalm 116 — Praise for Salvation from 2021-03-16T15:51:57
Let us trust to the story of salvation
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Psalm 114 — God’s Sanctuary from 2021-03-04T14:31:57
What did God do for us? What does God do with us?
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Psalm 112 — Blessed Children of God from 2021-02-25T18:20:12
What are God’s blessed children like?
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Psalm 111 — Qualities of God from 2021-02-23T21:48:37
Take the time to think about God’s works and heart.
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Psalm 109 — Processing Anger & Pain from 2021-02-16T17:22:01
Anger and pain are terribly difficult to process. This psalm feels like that difficulty.
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Psalm 107 — God redeems all peoples from 2021-02-09T16:05:31
When we cry unto God, he hears us.
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Psalm 105 — God remember his promises from 2021-02-02T19:06:45
This psalm tells the encouraging story of God helping his people
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Psalm 103 — Praise the Lord, O my soul from 2021-01-26T16:15:42
In praise of God we are comforted and sustained.
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Psalm 101 — A Good King’s Work from 2021-01-19T19:01:56
What can this psalm teach me to do in my home, today?
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Psalm 100 — A psalm of Thanksgiving from 2021-01-14T17:23:56
Thank God for his glory and your health.
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Psalm 98 — God won’t let us down from 2021-01-07T17:53:19
The world may be a mess, but God won’t let us down.
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Psalm 97 — Light for the Righteous from 2021-01-05T17:55:54
Light sown as seed or lightning falling: we get to choose.
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Psalm 96 — Praise lifts God on High from 2020-12-30T15:45:53
Lifting Hod on high reminds us of our own place.
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Psalm 95 — Learning by Praise from 2020-12-23T16:23:17
Don’t praise God for getting who he is.
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Psalm 93 — Thinking about praise from 2020-12-15T15:05:25
Another psalm of praise brings encouragement.
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Psalm 92 — Praise God, it’s a good thing from 2020-12-11T16:14:32
We should already know this, but sometimes the most obvious things need repeating.
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Psalm 91 — For me, too? from 2020-12-08T16:49:28
Can a psalm about great and wonderful things be for a little person like me?
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Psalm 89 — God’s Promise from 2020-12-01T15:37:36
God’s promises are everlasting, aren’t they?
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Psalm 87 — We can be born in Zion from 2020-11-20T23:42:12
God is ready to write your name down as his own child!
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Psalm 86 — Praying for a United Heart from 2020-11-18T15:58:06
God, a good father, provides exactly what we need.
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Psalm 84 — Praise three ways from 2020-11-10T16:28:31
If you’re feeling down, this is an excellent psalm to lift your spirits.
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Psalm 83 — Praying about enemies. from 2020-11-05T16:04:42
When concerned about enemies, what do you pray?
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Psalm 82 — When God looks at our Rulers from 2020-11-03T22:10:33
What does God see? How does he feel?
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Psalm 81 — Will you trust your father? from 2020-10-30T17:41:23
Will you trust God the Father, in a world full of bad fathers?
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Psalm 80 — Who needs to turn? from 2020-10-28T22:21:45
What must we do if we want God’s help?
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Psalm 79 — Why should God Help? from 2020-10-22T14:47:14
Should God help just because we hurt?
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Psalm 77 — How to Work on your Faith from 2020-10-15T18:15:39
Practical steps for what you can do when overwhelmed by the world.
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Psal 74 — Yet God is my King of Old from 2020-10-07T15:59:22
Can God stop be King over this crazy world?
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Psalm 73 — Hold Righteousness from 2020-10-01T16:48:49
Don’t swing to the right or left: Hold Righteousness
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Psalm 71 — My Strong Refuge from 2020-09-24T15:40:28
What interesting ideas do you find in this psalm?
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Psalm 68 — God of Deliverance from 2020-09-16T16:14:24
A psalm of epic scope can build our faith in God.
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Psalm 67 — God shall bless us from 2020-09-11T18:06:19
What a timely call for praise and God’s blessing.
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Psalm 66 — Faith Framed in Praise from 2020-09-09T14:54:58
This was the psalm I needed to read.
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Psalm 64 — When Their Words Hurt You from 2020-09-01T18:53:50
God is willing to help when their words hurt you.
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Psalm 63 — Bringing Faithfulness Home from 2020-08-28T16:57:15
How do you nourish your faith?
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Psalm 62 — Hold to God Alone from 2020-08-25T17:51:11
If I try to solve by myself, what evil will I get myself into?
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Psalm 61 — Making Connections from 2020-08-20T15:30:44
A personal cry for help and trust in our king.
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Psalm 60 — Through God we shall do Valiantly from 2020-08-18T13:46:02
The help of man is vain; the life found in God is everlasting.
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Psalm 59 — Learning from Consequences from 2020-08-13T15:52:17
David wants the enemy to learn. What does David learn?
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Psalm 58 — Don’t Give in to Anger from 2020-08-11T16:19:48
This psalm is a cry to God. This psalm is our faith in God.
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Psam 56 — Tears in a Bottle from 2020-08-04T15:31:17
Is David inactive just because he has no sword?
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Psalm 55 — God who Hears Complaints from 2020-07-30T17:09:37
What do *you* learn about God in this psalm?
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Psalm 54 — God against Violence from 2020-07-29T18:23:41
Our prayer for help against violence.
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Psalm 53 — What does the Fool say? from 2020-07-24T14:25
Are we to be frustrated with them or look toward ourselves?
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Psalm 52 — Injustice Avenged by God from 2020-07-21T15:28:20
The psalms reveal the heart and passions of God.
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Psalm 51 — Willing to Submit from 2020-07-20T15:44:53
Consider the unity afforded by one who submits.
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Psalm 50 — God’s Judgment from 2020-07-14T21:01:29
How will you stand before the judgment in this psalm?
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Psalm 47 — Sing Praises to God from 2020-07-02T12:48:37
Stop your day and take the time to praise God!
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Psalm 46 — Therefore We Will Not Fear from 2020-06-30T15:42:50
You don’t have to let politics push you around. You don’t have to let the news spoon feed you fear. You are a child of God.
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Psalm 45 — The King We Need from 2020-06-25T15:43:43
In a time of fear, anger and overreacting, we need a Great King more than ever.
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Psalm 44 — Why cry out to God? from 2020-06-24T15:23:11
In this great call to God for help, we can think about why we do it.
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Psalm 42 — A poem can center you in God from 2020-06-16T13:35:21
Whether we are among the small things, or the great storms, we must be centered in God.
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Psalm 41 — Who will triumph over me? from 2020-06-11T15:43:24
We Serve; we Resist the Devil; we Hope.
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Psalm 40 — Liberty in God from 2020-06-10T13:15:06
Share God’s deliverance and liberty with others. People *need* it.
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Psalm 39 — What’s the first step? from 2020-06-04T14:13:31
When full of indignation & anger, where do we begin?
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Psalm 38 — Too Much Suffering from 2020-06-02T14:09:06
There is too much suffering because of sin. Don’t let it distract you from God, your whole answer.
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Psal 37 — Fret not thyself from 2020-05-28T16:53:21
Waiting patiently is hard, but our best path to God.
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Psalm 36 — Don’t be driven away from 2020-05-27T15:58:54
“Let not the hand of the wicked drive me away”
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Psalm 35 — Our answer to their bullying from 2020-05-19T13:48:40
Should the quiet, when attacked, lash out on their own?
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Psalm 34 — Celebrating Saving Power from 2020-05-15T15:13:02
We thank God for redemption — we remember the awful cost.
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Psalm 33 — When God looks at me from 2020-05-13T13:53:51
Do I stand full of pride or humility?
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Psalm 32 — No Faking from 2020-05-07T15:12:09
It’s time to stop hiding sin and start confessing it.
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Psalm 30 — Use it for His Glory from 2020-04-30T15:40:42
God gives so much; let’s not be selfish with his gifts.
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Psalm 26 — We’re ok, but need help from 2020-04-16T15:35:58
We’re doing well, but we still desperately need God’s help.
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Psalm 25 — We Need Grace from 2020-04-14T15:18:10
We live in a time needing grace. We live in a time to be meek.
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Psalm 24 — Praise the King of Glory from 2020-04-09T15:19:40
Today is a good day to praise God.
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Psalm 23 — Reading Joy & Peace from 2020-04-07T14:55:09
Just read this psalm, don’t take it apart.
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Psalm 22 — He doesn’t despise us from 2020-04-03T14:01:30
Hold on to God; he’s willing to hold on to you.
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Psalm 21 — A Psalm for Kings from 2020-04-01T15:19:41
Meditating on the glories if God, given to all.
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Psalm 46 — A very present help from 2020-03-20T17:01:34
Learn humility before you’re humiliated.
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Psalm 18 — His Gentleness makes us Great from 2020-03-12T14:45:12
God’s deliverance is amazing!
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Psalm 17 — Awake with God’s Likeness from 2020-03-10T18:11:13
Compare David’s goals with the blessings of wicked.
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Psalm 13 — How long until we’re heard? from 2020-02-25T17:30:59
This poem is a great lamentation for your prayer.
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Psalm 11 — What Foundation? from 2020-02-17T15:55:13
What worry? We know where the solid foundations rest.
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Psalm 10 — Wicked Hearts from 2020-02-12T15:53:16
We learn how to cry out to God; we are warned of working wickedness, ourselves.
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Psalm 9 — Tall while all else crumbles from 2020-02-06T16:04:44
As the world’s race reaches the end, who will stand tall?
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Psalm 8 — Oh, to Glory in God’s Works from 2020-02-03T15:28
Contemplating the creation leads one to glory in God himself.
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Psalm 6 — Pleading for a Chance from 2020-01-29T19:09:52
When facing pain, plead with God for a chance to do more … to do better.
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Psalm 4 — Be Still from 2020-01-24T18:15:35
If we would be still long enough to let our hearts think, we might realize how good God is.
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Psalm 3 — Sweet Sleep from 2020-01-20T15:34:13
David’s problems and enemies are not that different from ours, today.
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Psalm 2 — God’s Bold Claims from 2020-01-17T16:44:15
This psalm invites the reader to choose between Awe and Scorn.
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Psalm 1 — Purpose & Fruit from 2020-01-15T14:08:23
What do you purpose to do? Whose fruits will you bear?
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Psalm 150 — Praising Him with all we have from 2020-01-13T15:19:22
Whatever you have, use it with Gratitude and Thanksgiving.
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Psalm 148 — Praise Him! from 2020-01-10T16:58:19
So many great things are called to praise God — will we not join in?
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Psalm 147 — Running the Universe from 2020-01-06T17:45:28
No problem is too big for the God who has the whole world in his hand.
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Psalm 147 — Faithfulness Found from 2020-01-03T16:03:47
We see the work of God the Father in the Life of Jesus, his son.
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Psalm 145 — Praise where it is due from 2019-12-30T21:57:23
Does this description of God sound believable to you?
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Psalm 144 — Happy is the People from 2019-12-27T16:31:06
This psalm gives us a special picture of personal responsibility and dependence on God.
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Psalm 143 — Satan grinds us into the dust from 2019-12-23T15:30:41
Satan beats us down; yet God will lift us up.
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Psalm 142 — It’s ok to Complain to God from 2019-12-20T14:57:56
Don’t whine about it with your friends, give it to God!
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Psalm 141 — Prayer for Help from 2019-12-19T17:30:08
With this as our daily prayer, what would we fear?
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Psalm 140 — Modern Day Swords from 2019-12-13T15:32:50
We *do* live in an age that needs psalms like this. There are still swords today.
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Psalm 139 — God Knows Me from 2019-12-11T18:04:10
God has always known us — better than we know ourselves.
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Psalm 136 — For His Mercy Endures Forever from 2019-12-04T17:21:04
What a fun easy song to sing along with.
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Psalm 135 — Why would God Repent? from 2019-12-02T19:10:46
There are many reasons to praise God. Sometimes, it for our own benefit.
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Psalm 134 — Bless the Lord from 2019-11-29T14:42:47
Answer the call and step up to praise the Lord!
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Psalm 133 — Dwell Together in Unity from 2019-11-27T15:23:22
What’s the deal with Aaron’s beard?
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Psalm 132 — For the Temple of God from 2019-11-25T17:01:18
A song for God to Dwell in his Temple.
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Psalm 131 — If God is, then I can from 2019-11-22T15:42:30
We’re strong enough to survive, but by God alone
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Psalm 130 — There is Forgiveness from 2019-11-20T14:28:29
We cry out in anguish, anger and despair — what we need is mercy.
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Psalm 129 — Chasing Compassion from 2019-11-18T17:16:14
We know our pains, yet here we stand.
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Psalm 127 — Control & Children from 2019-11-14T13:58:23
Without God, it stays out of control. With God, we’re reminded of true blessings.
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Psalm 126 — Like them that Dream from 2019-11-12T15:17:05
A song to encourage our trust. Bear forth the seed and you will reap in Joy.
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Psalm 124 — Our Soul is Escaped from 2019-11-05T15:32:12
Save this psalm in your heart for times of need and thanks.
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Psalm 123 — Overwhelmed by Scorn from 2019-11-01T17:45:41
A crying psalm, because sometimes the proud are more than we can handle.
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Psalm 122 — A Place for Peace from 2019-10-30T15:35:13
David is excited about the right place to be.
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Psalm 121 — Can you believe it? from 2019-10-25T16:27:20
How does this psalm work? Can you believe it?
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Psalm 120 — Lies in a wasteland from 2019-10-24T17:09:36
What can one hold onto when living with lies in a wasteland?
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Psalm 121 — Taking a break … from 2019-08-27T12:14:42
I will take a break from posting podcasts for a while. I hope to jump back in with other poetry in the Bible after a couple of weeks.
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Psalm 119.121-152 — Ain, Pe, Tzade, Koph from 2019-08-24T13:15:13
Humbly serving the one who is the Word
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Psalm 119.89-120 — Lamed, Mem, Nun, Samech from 2019-08-23T12:50:20
Boasting in and by the Word.
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Psalm 119.25-56 — Daleth, He, Vav, Zain from 2019-08-21T12:10:23
Oh, if he would but enlarge our hearts.
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Psalm 119.1-24 — Aleph, Beth, Gimel from 2019-08-20T12:16:36
Beginning the great psalm about God’s Word
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Psalm 118 — This is the Gate of the Lord from 2019-08-16T16:01:45
What a deliverance we have in God
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Psalm 117 — Inviting Others from 2019-08-15T11:35:15
In the midst of our praise, we invite others to join in.
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Psalm 116 — Call Upon the Name of the Lord from 2019-08-09T12:26:18
Remember what the Lord has done so you’ll be ready for what he will do.
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Psalm 115 — Boasting in the Lord from 2019-08-08T12:21:43
With a God in the heavens, why rely on anything else?
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Psalm 112 — Trusting with Righteousness from 2019-08-02T13:20:01
The qualities and character of the child of God seem in his works.
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Psalm 111 — Great Works from 2019-08-01T14:53:47
Why some are excited to fear and revere God.
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Psalm 108 — What to do with Glory from 2019-07-22T12:45:20
After celebrating the magnificence of God, what will you do with your glory?
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Psalm 107 — Celebrating God’s Spirit to Save from 2019-07-20T12:11:40
A psalm teaching an important proverb.
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Psalm 106 — Celebrating our Need for a Savior from 2019-07-18T12:41:59
We mess up what God does right; we always need him.
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Psalm 105 — Celebrating God’s Faithfulness from 2019-07-17T12:39:22
God will nourish his people — period.
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Psalm 103 — Celebrating a Trustworthy God from 2019-07-15T11:42:59
One of my favorite psalms.
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Psalm 102 — Hope to be Heard and to See from 2019-07-10T12:38:13
A psalm of sadness & sorrow.
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Psalm 98 — Even Waves Want to Worship from 2019-06-27T12:31:27
A psalm, not to encourage, but for the encouraged
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Psalm 96 — For the world we Praise God from 2019-06-25T12:41:24
Telling the world IS praising God.
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Psalm 95 — Our Approach to God from 2019-06-24T13:39:19
If God is our Maker, what do we make of him?
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Psalm 93 — Floods lift their Voice from 2019-06-13T11:37:59
What praise, if all the floods lift their voice
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Psalm 92 — How to Stay Green from 2019-06-12T11:41:08
How to be fruitful and green in old age.
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Psalm 91 — Because he hath known my name from 2019-06-11T13:04:53
What brings us in with God and his Son?
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Psalm 90 — Wandering in the Wilderness, but not Lost from 2019-06-10T12:35:15
Though we may suffer consequences, we don’t have to be completely separated from God.
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Psalm 89 — The Great Promise from 2019-06-07T12:53:12
Thankful that the great promise is more faithful than we are.
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Psam 88 — Loneliness, Like Death from 2019-06-06T11:54:53
A psalm of total darkness: the despair of life without any knowledge of the gospel.
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Psalm 83 — Fill Their Faces With Confusion from 2019-06-05T15:11:59
Let us not pray for revenge, but for hope.
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Psalm 87 — Who was born there? from 2019-06-05T11:56:07
God’s Zion with more Charity than one could ever dream.
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Psalm 86 — Unite My Heart from 2019-05-31T12:06:20
A psalm of David way out here with psalms by other people.
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Psalm 85 — Guilt & Sin Covered from 2019-05-30T13:50:14
This song speaks about the one true help for sin and guilt.
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Psalm 84 — Walking to God’s House from 2019-05-29T12:15:09
When you walk to the house of God, you have everything you need.
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Psalm 82 — Condemning the Elite from 2019-05-27T11:39:48
God, who himself is without prejudice, demands that we behave in kind.
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Psalm 81 — Open Wide thy Mouth from 2019-05-24T12:10:40
If we would just listen to God and not our own hearts.
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Psalm 79 — The Sighing of the Prisoner from 2019-05-22T11:55:57
Prayer for good news in a world of bad news.
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Psalm 78 — Will we want more? from 2019-05-21T12:40:34
What will you learn from this teaching psalm?
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Psalm 77 — Red Sea Salvation from 2019-05-18T12:24:08
What should you do when you’re frustrated?
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Psalm 76 — Ending the Engines Of War from 2019-05-17T12:34:56
Asaph writes some of the most exciting psalms.
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Psalm 75 — Who will lift the horn? from 2019-05-16T12:08:37
If you lift up your horn on your own, God has a cup waiting for you.
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Psalm 74 — Defeating Dragons from 2019-05-14T12:53:37
A God who will wage war against the adversary.
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Psalm 73 — When Goodness Feels Worthless from 2019-05-13T14:48:22
How do we compare the here and now with the hereafter?
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Psalm 71 — I will Praise Continually from 2019-05-09T12:54:40
Personal praise and prayer is so easy, we might forget how important it is.
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Psalm 70 — Make Haste from 2019-05-08T12:54:17
When you need God *now*, don’t forget to pray for others.
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Psalm 69 — Managing Mud & Mire from 2019-05-07T13:58:37
What a big psalm! So many things to think about — jump on in!
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Psalm 67 — Our Blessings for Others from 2019-05-02T12:25:53
That blessings on might be for others.
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Psalm 66 — Proved for Faith from 2019-05-01T22:45:08
What a clear and intimate declaration of faith in regeneration. We need to share this with everyone we can.
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Psalm 65 — Thou that Hearest Prayer from 2019-04-29T12:33:02
I need to remember that it’s always bigger than me.
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Psalm 64 — False Depths from 2019-04-27T12:25:20
If you don’t go outside of your personal view to see what you are like, then how can you know if you’re right or wrong?
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Psalm 63 — Praise Rules the Day from 2019-04-26T13:03:07
Faith triumphs over Fear — Praise Rules the Day.
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Psalm 62 — Trust in a High Tower from 2019-04-25T12:45:01
Go against the grain. Don’t be pulled and pushed by the tide.
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Psalm 60 — Faith can be a Real Struggle from 2019-04-23T13:54:50
Faith can be a real and present struggle. David’s psalm seems to be a conscious work with trust and faith.
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Psalm 59 — Ugly Dog or Child of God? from 2019-04-20T11:25:55
In David’s psalm one howls and one sings. Which will you be?
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Psalm 58 — The Ugliest Psalm? from 2019-04-19T11:13:35
Don’t turn your head to avoid dealing with evil just because it’s ugly and uncomfortable.
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Psalm 57 — Mercy & Truth from 2019-04-18T11:05:40
What we need, whether for our own ills or those of the world, is God’s Mercy & Truth.
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Psalm 56 — They’re Made of Flesh from 2019-04-17T12:42:21
If we are more than just flesh, what can mere flesh do to us?
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Psalm 55 — Dividing Devoted Friends from 2019-04-16T12:22:49
What brings about the enemy’s greatest victory?
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Psalm 54 — Set God before Them from 2019-04-12T12:17:34
Who have you set in front of you? On whom can you depend?
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Psalm 53 — Fool Filled Hearts from 2019-04-11T12:17:08
Should we despair at what we see put our window? How may we have compassion? Might we help?
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Psalm 52 — Dirty Rotten Scoundrel from 2019-04-10T12:25:11
What lies behind a person’s ugly behavior?
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Psalm 50 — Omniscient Narrator from 2019-04-08T12:48:32
Ever wonder what the deal was with all those sacrifices?
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Psalm 49 — Can You Buy Yourself Out? from 2019-04-06T13:43:55
How can a person buy themselves out of this useless life?
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Psalm 48 — The rest of the psalm from 2019-04-06T13:21:01
I made a mistake yesterday, and missed the last few verses of the psalm!
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Psalm 48 — Praise for Mt. Zion from 2019-04-05T13:06:58
What do God’s city and mount mean to me?
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Psalm 47 — Sing Praises, Sing Praises from 2019-04-04T13:16:42
Praise, excitement and joy — psalms are fun.
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Psalm 46 — From Fear to Exaltation from 2019-03-29T11:48:47
Help for fears from within and without.
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Psalm 45 — King’s Praise from 2019-03-28T14:06:18
What a beautiful poem. Can’t you just feel the sense of power and beauty in the king’s the throne room as it’s read?
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Psalm 44 — Too Simplistic? from 2019-03-25T12:31:43
Though the message may be simple, may be sorely needed.
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Psalm 43 — Cast Off from 2019-03-24T12:09:49
What do you do when you’re thrown off into the deep end?
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Psalm 42 — The Meaning of Life from 2019-03-22T13:55:29
This ‘teaching’ psalm is a poem that explores the question: What am I doing here?
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Psalm 41 — Betrayal from 2019-03-21T13:48:14
Sometimes troubles hit close to home. It’s times like that when a good friend is needed most.
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Psalm 40 — Publishing Lovingkindness from 2019-03-20T12:42:32
This is an encouraging psalm to get you motivated and moving through your day.
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Psalm 39 — Anxious Nights from 2019-03-19T12:57:16
You know that anxious feeling you get when you remember that thing you did, that one time … 15 years ago? What should you do about that?
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Psalm 38 — Arrows Stuck in Me from 2019-03-18T12:13:17
Sometimes we read psalms about sorrow for sins on days we feel sorrows for sins — Let’s thank God for a relevant word.
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Psalm 37 — Inherit the Land from 2019-03-16T13:24:36
Don’t fret about troubles coming from troublemakers. Be meek and do good.
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Psalm 36 — In Light, Seeing Light from 2019-03-15T12:52:55
Ugly is ugly, the world over. How does one know Who is good?
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Psalm 34 — Glorifying & Giving Thanks from 2019-03-13T13:29:12
Psalms may comfort & encourage me. But this psalm is for Someone else …
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Psalm 32 — Try Trust from 2019-03-11T13:51:46
Poetry, in simple words and lines, addresses some of life’s great questions. David speaks of Guilt and Fate and invites us to his insight.
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Psalm 31 — Is Iniquity Real? from 2019-03-09T12:50:23
David’s struggle and concern for his life stems from the iniquity of adversaries, as well as his own. The big question is: is iniquity real?
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Psalm 30 — Alive for Praise from 2019-03-07T12:43:37
What does King David think about at the dedication of his new house?
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Psalm 29 — Glory to the Great One from 2019-03-06T12:46:40
A simple and powerful psalm that deserves our Recitation and Meditation.
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Psalm 28 — Who Listens? from 2019-03-05T13:29:05
Praise God for listening to us. May we ever be heard and far from the wicked.
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Psalm 27 — A Dreamlike Desire from 2019-03-04T13:41:38
A foundation in practical diligence and fruit feeds the otherworldliness into which a Christian aspires.
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Psalm 26 — Walking with Integrity from 2019-03-02T14:07:02
Walking with integrity makes one ready for self control and to be led by someone good.
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Psalm 25 — Always More to Understand from 2019-03-01T15:24:16
Just because I’m reading the psalms, it doesn’t mean I understand them all we have to keep working with them.
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Psalm 24 — Approaching the Holy Hill from 2019-02-28T16:08:34
What must be clean? What must be pure, if we want to be oh his holy hill?
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Psalm 23 — Security in a Poem from 2019-02-27T15:01:22
One of the worlds most beloved poems — is it worth all the hype?
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Psalm 22 — My God, my God, why? from 2019-02-26T19:17:03
Powerful language can bring our hearts into the heart of another. To feel their experiences, both in pain and in trust.
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Psalm 21 — Victory Song from 2019-02-25T18:14:08
We, like King’s, are able to sing of victory.
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Psalm 20 — Blue Collar Prayer from 2019-02-23T16:17:46
What makes for a good benediction? What will help secure one’s life?
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Psalm 19 — Studying God’s Two Books from 2019-02-22T20:19:35
God, the master craftsman, gave us two wonderful works of art to enjoy. Meditate on the goodness of his creation and consider the worth of his words.
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Psalm 18 — Is that a Fire Breathing Dragon? from 2019-02-21T22:18:45
There is a lot packed into this epic poem!
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Psalm 17 — Awake with Thy Likeness from 2019-02-20T13:27:56
David puts a lot of effort into being a good man. The end of this psalm reveal where the satisfaction of the effort is.
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Psalm 16 — Mind Your Meditation from 2019-02-19T13:02:28
This psalm can provide some method to your morning meditation.
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Psalm 15 — Teaching Ideals from 2019-02-18T23:28:39
How shall the young secure their hearts and guide their lives from sin?
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Psalm 14 — Considering the Corrupt from 2019-02-18T14:10:08
It’s hard to see that people hurt others. What do we do when we realize it’s going on? What should we do with our hearts?
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Psalm 13 — Enlightenment in Sorrow from 2019-02-15T13:52:10
How do we answer our sorrow? By letting God guide our eyes in the True, Good, and Lovely things around us.
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Psalm 10 — Voice to our Complaint from 2019-02-14T13:57:07
Our terrible times and horrible days are real. The psalms give voice to our complaint. Using the psalms in this way can keep us from going too far — they can restrain our rage.
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Psalm 12 — God’s Against the Club Mentality from 2019-02-14T13:10:10
God’s love is broad and open for all, while our Club Mentality is often small and self centered. Let’s open our hearts to destroy what is vile.
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Psalm 11 — Trust, not Guns from 2019-02-13T15:13:50
Is goodness, sincerity and charity enough to answer today’s terror?
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Psalm 9 — Not Always Forgotten from 2019-02-11T13:13:32
A song to sing as we see our salvation on the horizon. We will not always be forgotten.
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Psalm 8 — Why Me? from 2019-02-09T13:05:37
Why me? Sometimes, in our loneliness, we wonder why anyone would think about us. This psalm tells us that the Creator on High thinks about us.
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Psalm 7 — Try Me from 2019-02-08T13:10:20
What does it look like for one to be confident in God? What sort of things will we say?
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Psalm 6 — From Crying to Commitment from 2019-02-07T12:49:56
The psalms explore emotions and feelings like no other portion of the Bible. Crying has a hopeful growth and end in this psalm.
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Psalm 5 — Morning Meditations from 2019-02-06T14:09:52
How did King David prepare for the day?
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Psalm 4 — Advice apart from phones from 2019-02-05T13:21:08
Where does good advice come from? The masses and media screaming for attention? Does reaching for a phone feed good sleep?
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Psalm 3 — Let’s think some more about this from 2019-02-04T16:44:10
When adversaries rise up and point out your failures and problems, how can you keep a clear mind and heart?
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Psalm 2 — On the Sidelines of the Big Game from 2019-02-02T12:30:51
We may not be players in the “big game”, but from the sidelines, we can see who’ll win.
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Psalm 1 — Be Known from 2019-02-01T13:19:10
The first psalm reinforces your desire to learn and study. It has simple and beautiful imagery. It has an encouraging and important message.
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Psalm 150 — Heart’s Praise for Good Living from 2019-01-31T13:37:03
Praising God is more than reciting lines. The psalm is calls us to step forward with heart, breath, mind and body.
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Psalm 149 — Defiant Praise from 2019-01-30T13:13:30
The praise that comes from an assembly of God’s people is a powerful thing. Make sure you are a part of it.
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Bonus Episode: Oh Jesus, Open Wide My Eyes from 2019-01-29T14:35:53
A reading of a hymn beloved by my grandfather.
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Psalm 148 — Praise for Floods from 2019-01-29T14:30:18
This psalm spells out who praises God, and why. The very things we fear praise God for his purpose behind their being. If you praise God, you will fulfill purpose and being, too.
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Psalm 147 — Looking to Praise from 2019-01-26T21:28:18
It’s important to praise God. If you ever need ideas, this psalm is ready to help.
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Psalm 146 — He’ll Preserve Strangers from 2019-01-25T20:14:38
Don’t cave in, from fear, to be ugly with ugly people. There is someone out there who upholds truth — you can, too.
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Psalm 145 — Every day, I’m Praising from 2019-01-24T13:16:56
This psalm may be the essence of letting our light shine — the purpose of being a savor & grace in the world.
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Psalm 144 — He Teaches our Fingers from 2019-01-22T13:12:28
What a fun little psalm! David is excited about the help he’s received. He’s encouraged for the hope ahead.
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Psalm 143 — Your Spirit Enemy from 2019-01-21T13:33:13
David seems scared of what his Spirit Enemies have done to him. If your enemies are successfully destroying your spirit, what can you do?
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Psalm 142 — Alone in a Crowd from 2019-01-20T14:38:15
This psalm gives voice to our feelings of loneliness & helplessness.
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Psalm 141 — Snared in Words from 2019-01-19T13:17:18
Have you prayed about your lips? Have you set a guard over your words? Are you aware of the traps for your tongue?
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Psalm 140 — Evil Machinations from 2019-01-18T14:26:28
David’s complaint about the wicked makes me careful for my own behavior.
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Psalm 139 — He “gets” you from 2019-01-17T13:41
There is person who understands our minds better than our own hearts: is this encouraging or intimidating to you?
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Psalm 138 — Gems for Gratitude from 2019-01-16T13:29:26
This psalm is ready for anyone — it is thankful, it works from trust, and speaks of the world knowing God’s goodness. Take the time to find the gems worth memorizing!
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Psalm 137 — Shocking Sorrow from 2019-01-15T13:30:52
This psalm has some of the greatest sorrow, expressing one of the ugliest sentiments a person can find in the Bible. Maybe a person can use psalms like this to limit their own ugliness.
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Psalm 136 — Psalm in Repetition from 2019-01-14T14:20:58
Psalms of praise can get pretty repetitive. This one pushes that idea as far as it can go!
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Psalm 135 — Remember to Thank God from 2019-01-12T15:01:59
Praise and Thanks on a bigger scale than the previous psalm, this one has a lesson at the end.
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Psalm 134 — Psalms aren’t like Clickbait from 2019-01-11T13:20:45
Psalms aren’t tools to get rich. God isn’t an investment policy. Instead, praise the creator ‘cause he’s the creator.
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Psalm 133 — Unity & Aaron’s Beard from 2019-01-10T13:33:46
The blessing of brotherly love & unity is incredible.
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Psalm 132 — Looking Backwards and Forward from 2019-01-09T13:26:53
This psalm has a lot of exciting ideas to unpack. It looks backward to stories of David. It looks forward to his descendant, Jesus. We get to sing about it!
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Psalm 131 — Are You Adulting? from 2019-01-08T12:51:48
David wants us to let go of proud eyes & anxiety over troubles so that, in growing up, we can be free.
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Psalm 130 — Watching for Morning from 2019-01-07T13:34:53
This psalm considers guilt and our nights of sleeplessness.
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Psalm 129 — What’s your curse? from 2019-01-06T12:43:11
The choir is called in to sing against oppressors and trouble. What will they say against the enemy?
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Psalm 128 — Is a blessed life real? from 2019-01-05T13:47:09
Th psalmist tells us God blesses those who fear him. Is it believable?
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Psalm 127 — Building a Home from 2019-01-04T13:04:43
What can you do today to build your home for tomorrow?
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Psalm 126 — Only for a Season from 2019-01-03T13:09:04
If people were restored before, we can be restored today. These troubles are only for a season.
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Psalm 125 - Prayer for a Nation from 2019-01-02T13:25:30
A good nation seems to be founded on good peoples praying for the good of a nation.
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Psalm 124 - The Choir Sings Along from 2019-01-01T12:59:41
David, the warrior king, places his achievements firmly at the feet of his God, and everyone sings along.
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Psalm 122 - Excited for peace from 2018-12-30T23:14:29
David is excited for everyone to go to Jerusalem!
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Psalm 121 — Someone watches out for you from 2018-12-29T13:25:14
Psalm 121 :: It’s a comfort to know that someone watches out for you. Indeed, someone does remember you.
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Psalm 120 — Far from home from 2018-12-28T12:36:21
Do you ever feel far from home? It’s hard to thrive when we’re from safety of place and people. In Psalm 120, David tries to stand for Light in a Dark world.
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