Category: Reflections
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I have Sinned – Reflection on Psalm 51
Psalm 51:1-19 Oldie but Goodie This Psalm, more than any other, takes me back to my youth. I can almost remember the first time I sang the line, “Create in Me A Clean Heart…Oh God…” I was changed. That song expressed the desire of my heart. Over 30 years later, it still does. Traditionally, the…
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What does God want? – Reflection on Psalm 50
Psalm 50:1-23 Monkey Mind When I read Scripture, sometimes I just don’t understand. My mind might be a thousand miles away. I may be distracted by a concern, something I watched on TV the night before, a sporting event, a song I can’t get out of my head, or a multitude of other thoughts, racing…
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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…