Psalm 28: A Prayer Regarding Evildoers
David comes to the Lord with another prayer of lament. Justice is on his mind—repaying the evildoers according to their wicked acts. This is a prayer we can all get behind. Verses 1-2 David seeks an...
View ArticlePsalm 29: The Voice of Yahweh
In this three part psalm, David gives instruction to the “heavenly beings.” Does he mean angels? Stars? Creatures made in the likeness of God? Regardless of the intended recipient, we will all do well...
View ArticlePsalm 30: Joy After Mourning
The inscription before Psalm 30 indicates it is a “dedication song for the house,” meaning the House of the Lord. We know David was prohibited from building the temple, but he could have written this...
View ArticlePsalm 31: Our Good and God’s Glory
This psalm is labeled a lament, but it also contains praise and prophecy. The passage is longer than most at 24 verses, but is worth the time and consideration. Verses 1-5 David pleads with the Lord to...
View ArticleLove Has Come
In celebration of Christmas and the soon-to-be-released Forgetting the Fairy Tale Companion Guide, I thought I would offer a sample. I hope the reminder sets a peaceful tone for your upcoming...
View ArticleLetting Go of Our Fig Leaves: Embracing Vulnerability in our Relationship...
Over the course of the last year, I have tackled the project of developing a companion study guide to my book Forgetting the Fairy Tale. In doing so, I’ve come back to the discussion of having a...
View ArticleWhen God Smiles
As with many areas in life, I find myself ebbing and flowing in my sense of acceptance before the Lord. This may sound strange to you. If our standing before God in Christ is secure, and it is, why...
View ArticlePresenting Your True Self to the World
During a recent church service, the pastor read Romans 12:1-2. It’s a common passage. I’ve likely read it hundreds if not thousands of times in my lifetime. I’ve heard it discussed in dozens of...
View ArticleThree Tools to Defeat Satan’s One-Two Punch
Do you ever feel beaten down? Worn out? Weary from trying to gather enough hope to live another day? I have. And I suspect you have too. I’ve noticed when life gets difficult it seems problems pile...
View ArticleYou’re Invited
Several days ago I read Psalm 2 for my devotions and was struck by the invitation recorded in verses 7-9: I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you....
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