Psalms

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.

The Lord is king! Let the nations tremble! He sits on his throne between the cherubim. Let the whole earth quake! (v. 1, NLT) Psalm 99 is about the throne of God. We might think this Psalm is antiquated as thrones went out of style with the Magna Carta. But the throne in Psalm 99 represents rule

On the day I called, You answered me; You made me bold with strength in my soul (v. 3, NASB1995). Have you ever felt overwhelmed? Perhaps depressed and not motivated? Maybe frustrated with others and lacking hope for the future? Please read Psalm 138 several times. One day, I was feeling overwhelmed, depressed, frustrated, and losing hope

For the Lord is good; His steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations (v. 5, ESV). Psalm 100 has five verses. It’s a Psalm for building faith. The spirits of this age (not God’s Spirit) work for discouragement, doubt, and fear. Evil takes advantage of our frustrations to sow within us the seeds of doubt

To you, O Lord, I call; my rock, be not deaf to me, lest, if you be silent to me, I become like those who go down to the pit (v. 1, ESV). This Psalm is for those who stand for righteousness in the public square. King David, a public figure, stood for truth during lies and the

Have you ever thought, “I’m so far from God”? You’ve failed God (in your own opinion) and are wondering if God loves you. Or the opposite thought, “God, why can’t I find you?” I’ve thought this in difficult moments while walking my path of God’s will. I’ve said, “Okay, God, I’m here because of You.

The Lord has made himself known; he has executed judgment; the wicked are snared in the work of their own hands (Psalm 9:16, ESV). God judges.  This fact is repugnant in our culture today.   When we deny sin, we are left with a God of love bereft of holiness. This God doesn’t judge, He only loves. But there is