Psalms

[Note: Neither Fox News nor CNN has reported on the  upcoming 1000th Interruptions – another example of media bias!] When I was a practicing pastor, I listened to many (hours and hours) of conversations with those who said they were unhappy. Today there are many books, articles, and podcasts relating self-awareness to both happiness and […]

When you look at culture and see the wicked prosper, when it seems righteousness is in retreat and there is no hope . . .  Read Psalm 37 again, and again, and again! Psalm 37 is written by King David toward the end of his life. He has decades from which to consider the fate

I give you thanks, O Lord, with all my heart; I will sing your praises before the gods (Psalm 138:1, NLT). Psalm 138 can be read as an allegory for the church today.   I know it’s sophisticated prose for today’s Psalms On Saturday, but we can handle it, so let’s begin with the question on everyone’s

There are two fascinating topics in Psalm 29 — the glory and the voice of God! Honor the Lord for His glory and strength (v. 1). The voice of the Lord is powerful (v. 4). Christians speak of God’s glory, and worshippers shout, “Glory!” We also listen to Bible teaching about hearing the voice of

Yes, you have been with me from birth; from my mother’s womb you have cared for me. No wonder I am always praising you! (Psalm 71:6, NLT) Psalm 71 is unique. Let me explain. Some of us who follow the Lord have a testimony, and some of us are a testimony. Let’s understand the difference.

How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? (v. 1, NASB1995) Have you ever felt forgotten by God? That’s He’s not listening to your prayers? That God is actually hiding from you. David felt the same, but he responds differently than most of us would . .

In the Lord I take refuge (Psalm 11:1, ESV). Do we have refuge? If not, we should build one because, with the intensity of trials and tribulations in the end times, it will be needed. King David needed refuge. His enemies were approaching, and it wasn’t safe in Jerusalem. But he knew exactly where to go. He

Psalm 52 begins with . . .  A psalm of David, regarding the time Doeg the Edomite said to Saul, “David has gone to see Ahimelech.” One Biblical scholar describes Doeg as one of the top five evil men in the entire Bible. And David seems to concur when he describes Doeg . . . 

The cancel culture talk today is often a hidden attempt to cancel sin. If there is no sin, then we can do anything, anywhere, anytime, and with anyone with no penalty – exactly what those in rebellion to God’s holiness desire. Unfortunately, we can’t cancel God’s holiness. We can only try to talk ourselves into

O Lord, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced. Save me, for you do what is right (v. 1, NLT). Psalm 31 should be read when we are having great difficulty. Not just a bad day or problematic week.   When our world has been shaken, it’s time to read Psalm 31.