One of my favorite theologians (pictured below) calls the Psalms the “prayerbook of the Bible,” and rightfully so. The psalmists are speaking to God as they write these inspired songs, and they teach us a great deal about how we ought to speak to Him, especially in the midst of trials. Psalm 3 is written… Read More ›
I read these on Tim Chester’s blog today and thought it was too good to keep to myself: Let people around you know you are a Christian (in a natural, unforced way) Ask friends about their faith – and just listen! Listen to your friends’ problems – maybe offer to pray for them Share your… Read More ›
In Psalm 2, the nations are raging and the peoples are plotting. There is dirty work afoot, the work of human beings trying to wriggle themselves free of the loving, gracious rule of God and of “his Anointed,” the Messiah. As sinful humans we plot, connive, and scheme to get rid of the Lord. God laughs… Read More ›
In conjunction with Christ Church’s new series in the Psalms, I will be updating a series of entries I did through the Psalms last year. Psalm 1 explains that there are two sorts of people, two kinds of “trees” a person can be. There is the fruitful person who delights in God’s law (v.2). And there… Read More ›
I’m tired. It’s been a long day. I have so much work to do. I deserve a night off. After dinner. After I watch my favorite show. After my kids grow up. After I retire. After I die? My Christian life has always been filled with excuses, especially when it comes to loving my neighbors… Read More ›