I like some of the writing I did in an autobiographical vein. I know – this blog is by me and meant to be about me, but actually it’s mostly around my thoughts about things of great interest to me, but not necessarily about me. So when I write a blog entry that shares a […]
Read More 20 for 20 #5 The Psalm One About Psalm 1One of the many reasons why I love this Psalm is how it shows very good reasons to praise the Lord. It’s a great exhibition of praise. It’s all based on both what the Lord has done and who the Lord is. I could run through the list and would I love to do that! […]
Read More Psalm 145 – The Lord Is …The Psalmist was not physically on his own at the time of the Psalm’s composition. He was surrounded by an interesting ragtag of folks who bought into his character. Yet even with loving people around you, when you’re going through trying times often it can feel like you’re lonely. Nobody there to help out. Nobody […]
Read More Psalm 142 – When You’re Lonely, All AloneIt’s fascinating seeing people’s responses to this Psalm. It’s very easy to grab onto those parts of the Psalm that makes the human look good. Fearfully and wonderfully made. Thoughts to me are vast. This is not, however, an ode to the brilliance of humanity. This is a tremendous point of praise to the greatness […]
Read More Psalm 139 – A Check Up With A DifferenceThis Psalm is intensely personal. Here is a Psalmist dealing with some nasty pieces of work who make matters worse for him through their lying. Few things in life are more despicable than deceitful people in your space. Sounding sweet in one breath to your face whilst sowing discord behind your back. Talking tough and […]
Read More Psalm 120 – Dear God, Deal With The LiarsLaw, Word, Statutes, Precepts, Decrees, Commands and Promises. Seven words used often in NIV in this Psalm to express what had been stated in the first Psalm. That the man is blessed who delights in the Law of the Lord and meditates on it day and night. That blessing is expressed in suffering and hardship, […]
Read More Psalm 119 – Life in the Law of the LordTo be honest with you, different Psalms bring out different responses in me. Some are interesting, some are challenging, some take a while to grab my interest, some are heart-wrenching. This Psalm, however, evoked such a wild reaction in me I could not hold back the tears of adoration and acclamation to the Lord who […]
Read More Psalm 118 – You Have Become My SalvationThis Psalm tells the issue of a person going through some real hardship. He doesn’t ease up with regaling how bad he is. He lays it on thick to give us the clear impression that if we think we have it bad, we ain’t seen nothing compared to his state of distress. The turning point […]
Read More Psalm 102: Favour for a ChangeIt’s true, sometimes I just wish I could fly away and leave it all behind. It doesn’t seem like anyone is paying attention to this unfairness I go through. Not just me, others who do their best in a messed up world with messed up institutions. They do their best, but just appear to be […]
Read More Psalm 11 – The ObserverMy boss at work, some of my work colleagues, some from my social circle too. They all seemed to be on my back and not in a polite way either. The hostility appeared to intensify at times and I knew that I hadn’t done anything wrong. I was working harder than ever and doing my […]
Read More Psalm 7 – God, Righteousness and the Refuge
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