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
Today’s podcast looks at Jesus’ encouragement to his disciples/followers about not worrying. These are words that are challenging for you and I as every day seems to not only bring the same worries but new ones as well. Continue reading Matthew 6:25-34 Casting Our Worries Upon the Lord
Psalm 124 continues with the “Psalms of Ascent” as the people gather and sing on their way to the Lord. Continue reading Psalm 124: A Psalm of “What If?”
Psalm 121 is a song and encouragement of hope while the people ascended through the hills and into the city of God. It’s a song of hope and encouragement while struck with fear. Continue reading Psalm 121: A Psalm of Courage When Fearful
Outside of being a minister and writing my own meandering thoughts sometimes I also carve out a little time to write for a branch of the denomination that I serve (Christian Reformed Church) called “FamilyFire.” Their goal is to provide blogs and thoughts from a Christian worldview. The hope is that we all realize we struggle and we all need help. They have wonderful stuff … Continue reading FamilyFire: Confronting My Fears
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
Psalm 111 is an “acrostic” mini psalm that encourages the believer to know God in all the ways knowing knows…including Fear. Continue reading Psalm 111: A Psalm of Loving Fear
