Category Archives: Thoughts on the Psalms

5 Powerful Benefits of Bible Study

It’s easy to read the Bible and overlook the incredible claims it makes. Take this verse, from the Apostle Peter: “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his … Continue reading →

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54 Bible Verses about Thankfulness

With the Thanksgiving holiday just a few days away, here’s a great resource to enhance your expressions of gratitude to God any time of year: 54 Bible Verses about Thanksgiving & Gratitude (with a Passage list) https://www.logos.com/grow/bible-verses-about-thanksgiving-gratitude-list/ As soon as … Continue reading →

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How to Read the Bible Like Billy Graham

My latest book has been published. How to Pray Like David: A Bible Study on Psalms 42-72 is now available on Amazon in both Kindle and paperback formats. (The Kindle version is on sale this week at the introductory price … Continue reading →

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31 Reasons to Study the Psalms

I just finished my latest book, How to Pray Like David: A Bible Study on Psalms 42-72 (Psalms Bible Study Guides, Volume 2). (Volume 1, How to Pray Like David: A Bible Study on Psalms 1-41, was released in February 2022 … Continue reading →

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How to Flourish Like David (Thoughts on Psalm 52)

David wrote about half of the Psalms. He was a gifted writer and musician, and with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, he wrote a host of hymns that have resonated with the hearts of God’s people for centuries. Psalm … Continue reading →

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The #1 Reason to Pray for God’s Blessing (Thoughts on Psalm 67)

Why do we ask God to bless us? Have you ever thought about that? Psalm 67 provides a wonderful answer to that question.   Verse 1 begins the Psalm with a prayer: “May God be gracious to us and bless … Continue reading →

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What the Bible Says about Praying for Vladimir Putin

NOTE: The following post on Psalm 58  is an excerpt from the book How to Pray Like David, Volume 2. As I write this, the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues with great vigor.   I read news reports every day … Continue reading →

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How to Pray Like David

What’s the best book in the Bible to learn how to pray? You can probably think of several. So can I. Certainly the book of Psalms should be included, don’t you think? I’m convinced that it is one of the … Continue reading →

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How to Read (and Write) Your Way into God’s Presence

Do you ever read the Bible and then, in response, write down your thoughts, prayers and praises to God? Whether you’ve ever done that before or not, why not follow along below as I walk you through a simple exercise … Continue reading →

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How to Sit at the Feet of Jesus

I’ve been reading Psalm 119 lately. Here’s a verse that leaped off the page and penetrated my heart: “I have not departed from your laws, for you yourself have taught me” (Psalm 119:102). The psalmist says that God Himself was … Continue reading →

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