Tag: Psalms
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Craving Justice – Reflection on Psalm 52
Psalm 52 Some Background God rejected Saul as king because of his disobedience. Saul also had a deep paranoia concerning David because he Saul believed David was trying to take the throne from him. Saul wanted David dead. As David ran from Saul, he went to the priests at Nob and requested food and provisions.…
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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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How Long O Lord? – Reflection on Psalm 35
Psalm 35:17 – “How long, O Lord, will you look on? Rescue me from their ravages, my life from the lions!” Betrayed “I thought they were our friends,” she whispered quietly to her husband. “I know…” he responded, trying to comprehend where the relationship had gone sour. “We were in their wedding and they were…