Category Archives: Thoughts on the Psalms

The Purpose of Bible Reading 101

I’d like you to read something I wrote about 10 years ago. I need to heed my own advice, so I read it again this morning. Here it is: For many Christians, reading the Bible is critical. We call it … Continue reading →

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An Easter Message 2025

Happy Resurrection Day! My favorite Easter passage was written about 1,000 years before the resurrection of Christ.     Psalm 16:8-11 was penned by King David centuries before Jesus was raised from the dead. How do we know that these … Continue reading →

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A Short Bible Study on Life

Psalm 119 never ceases to amaze me. What a fountain of truth for the thirsty soul. Some day I hope to meet the man who wrote it. Charles Spurgeon makes a compelling case for King David as the author. I’m … Continue reading →

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How to Pray Like David (Volume 3)

I’ve been on a journey of spiritual growth for the past twenty years, and a big part of that journey has been spent reading, studying, and praying through the Psalms. Like many believers, I have come to love the Psalms. … Continue reading →

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The Greener Grass of God (Thoughts on Psalm 73)

The following post is from my new book, available on Amazon in Kindle and paperback. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKJX3SFT How to Pray Like David: A Bible Study on Psalms 73-106 Psalms Bible Study Guides, Volume 3 Here’s the chapter on Psalm 73, entitled … Continue reading →

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A Free Bible Study on the Psalms

Here’s some good news . . . I just finished writing my latest book: How to Pray Like David: A Bible Study on Psalms 73-106   This is Volume 3 of my series, “Psalm Bible Study Guides.” Lord willing, I … Continue reading →

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Psalm 73 Main Characters

One way to see the focus, flow, and meaning of a passage is to identify and mark all references to the main characters visually. In Psalm 73, there are three main characters; in the text below, notice how each character … Continue reading →

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Words of Wisdom from the Prince of Preachers

Charles H. Spurgeon has been one of my favorite Christian authors for several years. Perhaps you’ve heard of him. Known as the “Prince of Preachers,” he was the pastor of the Metropolitan Tabernacle, a Baptist church in London, for 38 … Continue reading →

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What God Has Done for Us Lately

Lately, when I wake up, I have this increasing awareness that the start of a new day is an undeserved gift from God. Lately, when I go to bed, I have this increasing awareness that I might not wake up … Continue reading →

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What the Bible Says about God’s Goodness

Here’s one of my favorite verses about the goodness of God: “How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in the sight of men on those who take refuge in … Continue reading →

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