Typically, Wednesday is the worst day of the week. No, not Monday, Wednesday. The reason why Wednesday wins the award is because it is in the middle of the week. It’s too far from the weekend gone and too far from the weekend coming. It is slap bang in the middle and so is a […]
Read More Psalm 39 – In The Middle of Going ThroughWhat is it about some people that makes them unable to express themselves? Whatever it is, reading some Psalms gives voice for the things we often cannot express. This one is a doozy. The Psalmist knows what it is to be put under pressure, what it is to face outright hostility, what it is to […]
Read More Psalm 35 – For Crying Out LoudJanuary is over. Thank God. I did not hate January. Lots of positive steps occurred in the month, developments in one or two pursuits I have had in mind. One of my favourites is coming across the Anchor app. It’s not about ships at sea, thankfully, it’s a brilliant device for conversations and audio snippets […]
Read More Dryden Update – February 2017Psalm 31 captures a lot of what the Psalmist has to say about what to do when you’re in a tight spot. It refers to themes that have been prominent in Psalms so far. Themes of the character of God, the ability to access from Him in a right relationship with Him. There was one […]
Read More Psalm 31 – Open Spaces to RoamAwe. It’s quite a word. One thing that comes across to me reading Psalm 19 is how awestruck the Psalmist is. He looks at creation, he considers the written word of God and He has the same awe. Isn’t awesome how God has spoken. Not only has He spoken but that He has spoken. In […]
Read More Psalm 19 – The Wonder of RevelationSome of the Psalms take on an epic nature and the 18th one is a great example. Reading it is like watching a movie. Look at the hero, now secure. The journey there, however called upon God to do some awesome works in majesty and power. These awesome works are done because of right relationship […]
Read More Psalm 18 – Epic Psalm (Part One)To know that all these are words to things that people would sing continues to amaze me. Not to say profound lyrics are rare these days, I don’t believe that’s the case. What Psalms highlights however is how amazing it is to convey such real truths of life with God. Here it’s the way how […]
Read More Psalm 17 – Stay In The RightYeah, I would take some of the chocolate biscuits for ‘safe keeping’. When I was a boy (a younger legit one at home with Mum and Dad that is) I remember the day Mum would go shopping. That was undoubtedly the best day of the week, because often among the essentials that she purchased was […]
Read More Psalm 16 – For Safe KeepingThe fool says in his heart there is no God. I like how the KJV italicised ‘there is’ suggesting some manuscripts had the quote as: The fool says in his heart, No God. In this Psalm, David is obviously aggrieved at the No God crew who look to do their own thing. In complete rebellion […]
Read More Psalm 14 – No God or Know GodAt the beginning he complains and at the end he praises. It’s like darkness to light. In that expression of his plight, his plea and his praise David goes through a fascinating process of expression. His situation is overwhelming, he needs God to step in or he feels on the brink of death itself. Just […]
Read More Psalm 13 – Confession: Where I Am, Who You Are
