The opening words of Psalm 8 might be familiar, as they are often used in worship music. The most familiar version that comes to my mind was sung by Sandy Patty, who was popular when I was in college. I attended one of her concerts at Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg. Dr. Falwell was …
The Just Judge
Can we find the gospel in every psalm? I believe so. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters, and we often find repeated themes and similar wording throughout. Some of these chapters are very short—Psalm 117 is only two verses! Two chapters later, however, we find the longest chapter in the Bible—Psalm 119, with 176 …
Dealing With Depression
Have you ever felt like everyone was against you? That you can’t please anyone and are at odds with the world? Maybe it’s not people, but circumstances that overwhelm you? You feel things will never be better, or right, or good. As followers of Jesus, we are to find our strength in the joy of …
Set Apart
2 Peter 1:20-21 – But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation, for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God. This is a good verse to remember as we view the …
Your Blessing Be Upon Your People
Psalm 3 was written by David during a difficult time of family conflict and shameful behavior on the part of his own son, Absalom, and many of his people. You can read this story in 2 Samuel 15-19. Absalom rebelled against his father, the king, and tried to take his throne. Through it all, even …
The Way Of The Word 