What does a life of worship look like? David paints a picture for us in Psalm 27. One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to […]
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Psalm 24 – Who May Stand in His Holy Place?
Psalm 24 picks up where Psalm 23 left off. Psalm 23 ends with the declaration “I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” This is followed in Psalm 24 by the question, “Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord?” Do you want to know who is worthy to stand in God’s presence? […]
Continue readingWorship Quote #5 C. S. Lewis
We only learn to behave ourselves in the presence of God. C.S. Lewis
Continue readingPsalm 17 – Prayer for Protection
In this psalm David provides us with a very heartfelt prayer for protection. Have you ever felt beaten down by the unfair actions of others? Then pray this prayer for protection.
Continue readingPsalm 15 – How to Live in God’s Presence
What would I need to do to live in God’s presence? That is the question asked by David in this psalm. The structure of Psalm 15 is very straightforward. It begins with a question, followed by an answer and ends with a short concluding statement.
Continue readingAn Encounter with the Numinous – Part 3
This is a continuation of my posts on the Numinous experience. The previous posts were An Encounter with the Numinous and An Encounter with the Numinous – Part 2. The Numinous experience is when a person encounters God in a way that overwhelms. It is an experience that invokes fear, awe and a feeling of […]
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