Our psalm reflection comes from verses 65-72 of Psalm 119 and really touch upon this word “affliction” and the reasoning behind it. Do we believe in a vindictive angry God? Or a loving and kind one who wants only the best for us? Continue reading Psalm 119: Teth
In today’s podcast I have a conversation with Pastor Joy Englesman as she shares about her working through this text. Not only what it means, but what it meant and what it ULTIMATELY means for us. Continue reading Matthew 11:28-30 Bread and Butter
Our Psalm reflection today looks at “Heth” (vs 57-64) and the psalmist declaration that the Lord is their “portion.” Portion? What in the world does that even mean? Continue reading Psalm 119: Heth
Our podcast today looks at what it means to “fear” and how the psalmist, in Psalm 46, encourages the people to NOT fear. So we’ll look at the psalm, get some context, and talk about fear and why “Be still” as well as “”The Lord Almighty is with us” brings us hope, peace, and comfort when troubled by fear. Continue reading Psalm 46 Be Still and Rest in God
Our psalm today focuses on “hope” and the comfort we have in the God we have hope in. The struggle we have is what “hope” looks like and why it’s so different than all other “hope.” Maybe we should have a different word? Continue reading Psalm 119: Zayin
Our podcast today, while different in nature than all the rest, deals with “rest” from the standpoint that we have a problem with resting. Or maybe it’s just me? Continue reading Ecclesiastes 3:1-22 Are You Resting? A Letter from Mom
Psalm 119:41-48 is a beautiful challenge to not only recognize the Law of God but to see it as “love.” The challenge? DO we see it as love that HELP us love and serve or as a set of rules that mean nothing? Continue reading Psalm 119: Waw
