Category Archives: Psalms

TRIALS TO TRIUMPH

Psalms – Prayers of Honesty   Saying yes to God to be a leader in ministry does not mean we will always live in perfect harmony with others in and out of God’s church, singing Kum Ba Yah and holding … Continue reading

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OPEN ARMS FOR GOD-SEEKERS!

Psalms – Prayers of Honesty   We get discouraged in this world as we work alongside others who seek self promotion and glory. We wonder why they get ahead even though they lie and cheat to get the coveted position. … Continue reading

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MORE THAN ENOUGH

Psalms – Prayers of Honesty   David asks a great question of all of us on this earth today, “Why is everyone hungry for MORE?” “More, more,” they say. More in the bank account. More family. More houses. More vehicles. … Continue reading

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MAKE A RUN FOR GOD!

Psalms – Prayers of Honesty   Psalm 2   1-6 Why the big noise, nations? Why the mean plots, peoples? Earth-leaders push for position, Demagogues and delegates meet for summit talks, The God-deniers, the Messiah-defiers: “Let’s get free of God! … Continue reading

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Yahweh

Psalms of Gut Wrenching Honesty   Eugene Peterson’s heart for people stirred him to paraphrase the Psalms into a contemporary language. He writes, “As a pastor I was charged with, among other things, teaching people to pray, helping them to … Continue reading

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DEAD SOULS

Peter – A Breath of Fresh Air   Peter, honest and concise, tells it like it is for his day…and ours. Those who manipulate others to get what they want to satisfy self are corrupt. People in positions of influence … Continue reading

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WE’LL BE WALKING ON AIR!

Thessalonians – Hope   We sang our hearts out in worship to God together last night! It was an amazing night of bringing many together from all over town to praise God in unity. Hearts were full. Smiles of joy … Continue reading

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SIGNING OFF

Colossians – Christ in us!   Paul spends as much time as an Oklahoman in saying goodbye. How do I know? I grew up in Oklahoma where our family walks guests right out to the car with our farewells, words … Continue reading

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WHAT TO WEAR? ONLY DESIGNER LABELS…

Colossians – Christ in Us!   I was gratefully a bridesmaid only a few times. In each episode of getting ready for the wedding I was amazed by the mothers of each bride who attended meticulously to every detail…details that … Continue reading

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APPLICATION

Ephesians – Belief and Behavior   “It doesn’t work unless you rub it in!”, said the little boy to his sister. The boy had overheard his mom telling him how to apply sunscreen to his body before battling the rays … Continue reading

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