Some don’t think their life has much to offer, but it’s so much more valuable that we sometimes appreciate. Recently my wife and I had the great privilege of sitting to have a meal with another couple we value highly. There was something the husband said that made my eyes fill with tears. He shared […]
Read More Much To OfferLord hear my prayer. Listen to my cry for mercy. In your faithfulness and your righteousness. Come to my relief. (Psalm 143:1) There are times when I read the Psalms and it’s not even the whole Psalm that captures me. It’s just one line. Recently I was just reflecting on the tragedies and traumas that […]
Read More Come To My ReliefMoreover Blessing It was something Authrine reminded me about. She was talking about how God responded to Solomon’s request. So I went to read 1 Kings 3 and loved how Solomon put himself at the mercy of God to just get the wisdom required to operate in his position as king. That degree of humility […]
Read More Moreover Blessing & Even Though LoveAthletics? Nah. I used to run a bit at school, but in my younger years. Then I got to the stage where I didn’t like running so much. I much prefer walking. As for watching athletics, it was one of the few things my Dad would watch on TV. So I watched races and was […]
Read More Run to Win but not be DisqualifiedThe collection of Psalms would have informed you by now that there are plenty of good reasons for praise and worship. This particular Psalm gives another reason for worship and it is a tough reason to take. Worship from the pain of contempt. Enduring the pain of active insults and bitterness that’s experienced. It is […]
Read More Psalm 123 – Mercy From ContemptThis Psalm is not backward in coming forward. Sure, there are times to sing of beauty, wonder and grace. There is a time to sing of peace, sweetness and all things pleasant. That’s all good. That has its place. There is also evidently a time for us to sing about the things that matter to […]
Read More Psalm 101: Singing Out For JusticeThree reasons to worship God. 1. For the Lord is good; 2. His mercy is everlasting, 3. His truth endures to all generations. Think on these things. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More Psalm 100 – Why Worship? Here’s Three Good ReasonsThere is talk about needing to forgive yourself. I understand that – it can be quite something when the biggest weight of condemnation is the one you place on yourself. Yet, forgiveness is not primarily something we should be looking to do to ourselves. First and foremost the issue of forgiveness should be seen in […]
Read More Psalm 32 – ForgivenThe book of Samuel concludes with an episode in which David sins before God. It’s fascinating that David pressed on with the census despite good advice telling him not to do so. It’s just as fascinating that David’s conscience hits when he recognises what he’s done. There is much to learn from this episode. It’s […]
Read More Sam’s 2nd Epic 24 – Learning from a Senseless CensusThere is a desire among some for a story or a recounting of a life episode to have a neat and complete resolution. Boy meets girl, boy likes girl, girl likes boy, slight misunderstanding, great return to each other, boy and girl live happily ever after. The story of Jonah refuses to be resolved so […]
Read More Jonah’s Journey 4 – Running against God
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