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And the Rich will…Die – Reflection on Psalm 49
Psalm 49:1-20 Who hasn’t wondered why good things happen to bad people. We want to believe that good things happen to good people, but reality doesn’t always work out. Good people suffer. Bad people flourish. At least it seems that way.
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Experiencing God – Reflection on Psalm 48
Psalm 48 Vacation Plans Our trip to Washington DC was the biggest trip my family ever took. In years past, we spent time either camping in the state, or heading to the beach. Neither one of those activities required much planning. Washington DC was another story. There is so much to do in Washington, that…
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A Better Vocabulary and Praise – Reflection on Psalm 47
Psalm 47:1-9 A Better Vocabulary I have a tendency to describe people, places, and things as awesome. Actually, most things are not awesome. The psalmist reminds me that God is awesome. Everything else pales in comparison. I’m trying to find new language. God is awesome, everything else can be great, fantastic, wonderful, or stupendous. Looking…
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Logos Android Bible App and Chromebook
Yes, the Logos Android bible app runs just fine on a Chromebook. Here’s a short screen-cast. The app works extremely well and has all the functionality of running it on a phone or tablet.
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All Will Be Well – Reflection on Psalm 46
Psalm 46:1-3 So Forgettable…that’s What I Am Sometimes I forget. I’ll walk into a room and forget why. I’ll pick up my laptop and forgot what I wanted to do. I forget. I forget a lot. I don’t know why I forget so much. I wonder if distractions contribute to my forgetfulness. I know what…
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I’m Getting Married and So are You – Reflection on Psalm 45
Psalm 45 Confused The first time I read this Psalm I wondered, “Why is this here?” Why would a wedding hymn about an unnamed king be included in the Book of Psalms? How can I relate to a psalm about a royal wedding? The Word Biblical Commentary helped me by pointing to C. S. Lewis’…