In lament and confidence, the psalmist in Psalm 71 complains about the challenges he is facing but leans into a confidence in God who has been faithful. From his youth to old age, he remembers God’s goodness and will not give up hope.
Psalm 146 is one of the Hallel Psalms–praising God in all circumstances.
King David, the most powerful, talented, and famous person in Israel writes in Psalm 131 that he is not arrogant or ambitious–he is not trying to play God. But he is calmed and quieted in his soul, like a just fed infant resting on his mother. How is this so? Because he looks to God, […]
The basis for what we believe, how we interpret the world around, and how we live is our “Authority.” Every person, and every culture, has authorities–and for each one of us something is the ultimate foundation of our lives. The modern world says to look inside yourself, you are the determiner of your life. But […]
