Psalm 116 is a personal psalm of thanksgiving. As the psalmist is either in, or just through a time of trial and fear, they declare that the God who delivers ALWAYS delivers. And for that…they will praise him! Continue reading Psalm 116: A Personal Psalm of Thanksgiving
Today’s podcast looks at the announcement words given to Mary by the angel Gabriel. Words that get lost in our translation and yet mean everything to us! Continue reading Luke 1: 26-38 – The Favor of God
Psalm 115 is a challenge and reminder that we praise and worship the Living God and nothing else. And while this may be a “no-brainer” the challenge I found was in how I live that out when so many others disagree. Continue reading Psalm 115: A Challenging Psalm of Praise and Hope
Isaiah’s voice was long ago – and to the people living in darkness, chaos, and fear it was a voice well welcomed. But as they heard this hope – was it fully in the Messiah or yet one more king? As WE hear this hope are we putting it all upon Jesus’ second Advent (his return) or in yet one more leader too? Continue reading Isaiah 9:2-7 Our Hope to Come
Psalm 114 is a short encouraging psalm of reflective praise. It’s a psalm that speaks of the Exodus and challenges us to hope in the future as God continues to work. Continue reading Psalm 114: A Psalm of Reminiscing Encouragement
This podcast looks at the worldly desire to be “self-indulgent.” A desire for more me and more stuff – contrasted with Jesus call to the rich man in Matthew 19 Continue reading Matthew 19:16-30: Eternally Living…Today
Psalm 113 is a short psalm that encourages the people to praise God for he does so much for his people. Continue reading Psalm 113: A Psalm of Praise
