Psalm 44 – Awake, O Lord!

Have you ever felt like God was sleeping while your life was in ruins? Have you ever felt like God was punishing you but you did not know why? In this second psalm by the Sons of Korah we see how the psalmist handled these feelings.

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Does God Really Answer Prayer?

I had someone recently tell me that they don’t feel like God answers their prayers.  They believe God exists and yet their personal life doesn’t seem to demonstrate that God is really listening to their requests.  Does God answer prayers?  Is he even listening? I have to admit, although I know it is slightly scandalous […]

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Psalm 13 – How long?

“How long, O Lord?  Will you forget me forever?”  David begins this psalm with an anguished exclamation of his frustration.  I find it so refreshing to read David’s complaints – his honesty and openness with God.  David is not afraid to speak what he feels.

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