Psalms

There are two scholastic opinions about Psalm 72. Some believe that the Psalm was written by Solomon about himself (sort of egotistical, I think). So, I’m going with the second option, that King David wrote this Psalm as a hopeful prophecy for his son, King Solomon. I believe that we should pray for our children

The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me (v. 23, ESV). Questions give life or bring destruction. As a pastor, I’ve listened to those who questioned the Bible and the goodness of God but learned to trust — strengthening their faith. I also watched many who didn’t recover from their questions. It became a

They visit me as if they were my friends, but all the while they gather gossip, and when they leave, they spread it everywhere (v. 6, NLT). Psalm 41 is about our detractors (once friends) who abandon us when we experience difficulties. David writes … Even my best friend, the one I trusted completely, the

I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your instructions are written on my heart (Psalm 40:8, NLT). Psalm 40 is a little-known Psalm. Yet it’s one of the most important chapters in the Bible for knowing and following God’s will. Let’s review:  Walking in God’s will is good, while not walking in

Sing a new song to the Lord, for he has done wonderful deeds (Psalm 98:1, NLT). Some of us stay awake to watch the ball drop at midnight in Times Square. Usually, everyone counts . . .   10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 — Happy New Year! Psalm 98 is a countdown

Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of Glory enter. (Psalm 24:7, NLT). The Jews had a tradition of singing Psalm 24 at the gates of the temple every Sunday morning. This practice began with the building of Solomon’s temple in 950 B.C. and stopped when Solomon’s temple was destroyed

Psalm 38 describes what happens when we deliberately sin. If you are in the midst of a decision of dishonesty, maintaining an illicit relationship, dabbling in the muck of impurity, and you have justified this sin by thinking, “No one will know,” or “There won’t be any consequences,” then read Psalm 38 five times.   In

Great is the Lord, who delights in blessing his servant with peace (v. 27, NLT). Psalm 35 has a great ending, perhaps the best of any Psalm. Let me repeat it . . .  Great is the Lord, who delights in blessing his servant with peace. Peace! We can all use peace. Psalm 35 depicts a story