Category Archives: Thoughts on the Psalms

How Great Is God’s Love? Thoughts on Psalm 103:11

I like to begin my day by reading a psalm, typically one each day, which then leads to a time of praise and thanksgiving to God for who He is and what He has done for me. Lately, though, I’ve … Continue reading

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My Favorite Bible Study Resource on the Psalms

I continue to be amazed and oh-so-thankful for the countless free resources available online to enrich our time in the Word. Undoubtedly my favorite book about The Book is Charles Spurgeon’s commentary on the Psalms, The Treasury of David. As … Continue reading

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Got Food? (A Thanksgiving Message)

It’s the 4th Thursday in November, Thanksgiving Day in the U.S.A., a day set aside as a national holiday to give thanks for our many blessings. For the Christian, of course, every day is a good day to thank God … Continue reading

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How to Overcome Any Sin

When you’re all by yourself, what do you think about? I have a mind that wanders relentlessly. Staying focused on any one thing for any length of time can be a challenge. What do I think about when I’m alone? … Continue reading

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How to Not Pray Like an Ostrich

David prayed these words in Psalm 5:3 – “Morning by morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; morning by morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.” The prayer of faith is a prayer of eager anticipation and … Continue reading

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Got This?

        What does it take to get everything in this list? Knowledge Wisdom A prolonged life Strong confidence A fountain of life Satisfaction Riches and honor Safety Friendship with God The goodness of God The lack of nothing … Continue reading

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How to Pray for the Persecuted Church (Thoughts on Psalm 10)

Christians around the world face persecution every day. What should we do when non-Christians attack us either verbally or physically? Psalm 10 provides a model prayer for us. Whether you are facing opposition yourself or know of those who are, … Continue reading

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How to Find Infinite Joy (Thoughts on Psalm 9)

In Psalm 9 David cries out to God for justice to prevail – for the guilty to be punished and the righteous to be vindicated. And for good reason: we know what a difficult life he lived, especially in his … Continue reading

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How Big Is Your Ego and How Great Is Your God? (Thoughts on Psalm 8)

The psalms are filled with wonderful descriptions of the greatness of God. Psalm 8 is no exception. Or is it? Let’s take a look at this ancient hymn so we can increase our praise vocabulary and encourage one another by … Continue reading

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What Do You Thank God For Most? (Thoughts on Psalm 7)

If you could only thank God for one thing, what would it be? Complete the end of this sentence with the first word that comes to mind: “I will give thanks to the Lord because of his (fill in the … Continue reading

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