Have you ever spent time around people who regularly complain about or make fun of others, only to realize that you’re starting to do the same thing? Sometimes we pick up attitudes and behaviors without even realizing it. Things that once bothered us begin to seem normal. Before long, we may find ourselves joining in….
What’s Inside: In this article, we’ll walk through Psalm 27 verse by verse and look at what it teaches us about trusting the LORD in times of trouble. We’ll explore David’s confidence in God, his desire for God’s presence, his prayers for mercy and guidance, and his encouragement to wait on the LORD. David begins…
What’s inside: Learn how to pray the psalms in four simple steps, with examples of prayers for praise, thanksgiving, confession, grief, guidance, and other people. Sometimes prayer comes easily. Other times, you may sit down to pray and realize you are not quite sure what to say. The Psalms can help. They give us words…
The Psalms are some of the most loved passages in the Bible. We turn to them for comfort, encouragement, wisdom, prayer, and reminders of who God is. But reading a Psalm devotionally and studying it carefully are not quite the same thing. If you have ever wondered how to study the Psalms without feeling like…
In this article I share my Psalm 1:1c verse map. I cover just seven simple words, “nor stand in the path of sinners.” I take a look at keywords, how this verse is rendered in different translations, and explore a few cross references. I also share my own insights and application after verse mapping this…