Key Texts: Psalm 92:12-15 “The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God. They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, proclaiming, “The… Continue reading Flourish
Tag: Psalms
Keeping Watch
Key Texts: Psalm 130:1-6 Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord; Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence,… Continue reading Keeping Watch
Giving God Credit
Giving God Credit Key Texts: Psalm 29 A psalm of David. Ascribe to the Lord, you heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of his[a] holiness. The voice of the Lord is over the waters; … Continue reading Giving God Credit
Week 47 Wednesday
No Limits Today’s scripture selection: Psalms 134-136 Key verses: Psalm 136:1 When you think of the words endure or endurance – what do they bring to mind? An athlete pushing herself to that point of almost breaking – and then beyond? A soldier accomplishing something seemingly super-human for the sake of duty? An exhausted mother… Continue reading Week 47 Wednesday
Week 45 Wednesday
Wiped Clean Today’s scripture selection: Psalms 128-130 Key verses: Psalm 130:3-4 “If you, LORD, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve you.” We live in a world that likes to keep score. Think about it. How many times, each and… Continue reading Week 45 Wednesday
Week 44 Wednesday
A Sound Blueprint Today’s scripture selection: Psalms 125-127 Key verses: Psalm 127:1-2 “Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand in vain.” I know a few guys who have made their living as contractors; carpenters; bricklayers; you know, real “blue collar” hard-working… Continue reading Week 44 Wednesday
Week 43 Wednesday
Looking Up Today’s scripture selection: Psalms 122-124 Key verse: Psalm 123:1 “Unto thee I lift up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens.” I can’t say that I live in the middle of a technological whirlwind – at least not exactly. I don’t live in a big city. I still use an old… Continue reading Week 43 Wednesday
Week 42 Wednesday
Coming and Going Today’s scripture selection: Psalms 120-121 Key verse: Psalm 121:8 It’s an expression that is a little outdated; maybe even a bit quaint. But I think it says a lot about a certain psychological, and spiritual, condition: “I don’t know if I’m coming or going!” Ever feel that way? Well, if so,… Continue reading Week 42 Wednesday
Week 41 Wednesday
The Word Today’s scripture selection: Psalms 119 Key verses: Psalm 119:11 “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” It’s the longest Psalm and longest chapter in the Bible. It’s also a love poem, written to God and His Word. Some think it may have been written by… Continue reading Week 41 Wednesday
Week 40 Wednesday
Superhero Faith Today’s scripture selection: Psalms 117-118 Key verses: Psalm 118:6-7 It sounds like something from the pages of a comic book: “What can mere mortals do to me?” But actually, it’s from the pages of Scripture. The Psalmist writes, “The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do… Continue reading Week 40 Wednesday
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