Ever feel betrayed by someone you trust? In Psalm 55 we see how David handled betrayal.
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Why Do You Boast of Evil? – Psalm 52
How should we respond when we see people do great evil? David saw evil firsthand in the actions of King Saul and Doeg the Edomite. We see David as he responds to this evil in Psalm 52.
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Secure Forever – Psalm 48
Security. One of our greatest desires. Most people would agree it is a need for an emotionally healthy life. It is very difficult to thrive when we feel insecure. So how can I find the security I need? People seek security in money or power or knowledge. Others give up and find escape from their […]
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Psalm 46 – A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Psalm 46:7 How can I find stillness while the world around me seems to be in an uproar? Whether it is busyness or world events or family struggles or work challenges, it seems like there is always some part of our lives […]
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Names of God – El Shaddai
Definition El Shaddai This name of God is a combination of the word El, which means God, and Shaddai a Hebrew word that is usually translated as “Almighty.” (lexiconcordance.com) When combined we have the name “Almighty God.” The translation of Shaddai as “Almighty”, though, does not fully cover the complexity of the word. Traditionally the […]
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Psalm 42-43 – His Song Is With Me
What a beautiful picture! “At night His song is with me.” Even when things appear dark around us, God places a song in our hearts. This psalm, as is so common in the book, reminds us that God is worthy of our trust no matter what struggles we may face.
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Grant That I May Seek to Love – Francis of Assisi
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. Grant that I may not so much seek to […]
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