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His lovingkindness is everlasting — Psalm 136-138
I’m writing this post on a Sunday evening. This Sunday was no ordinary Sunday, however, today good brother and elder in the Lord’s church finished fighting his good fight and went to meet His Lord. Duane Coss died at about … Continue reading
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The power of the God who is real — Psalm 133-135
Today is the Lord’s Day. I hope that wherever you are, you are worshiping the Lord and enjoying the fellowship of God’s people. In fact, now that I mention it… Unity between brothers (Psalm 133) — I think I may … Continue reading
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Faith, focus, and followthrough — Psalm 130-132
Christian camping is a great pursuit for any Christian interested in encouraging and securing the faith and dedication of our youth, the future movers and shakers of the church. Today ends the last day of the regular season of Gander … Continue reading
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A reason to hope — Psalms 127-129
Today’s reading continues the the Songs of Ascents, the psalms traditionally sung on the trip to Jerusalem for the holy days. They are upbeat themes except for the one calling upon God to punish those who hate His people, but … Continue reading
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Our help is in the name of the LORD — Psalm 124-126
It’s hard to grasp how quickly the summer slips away. We’re already eleven days into August now and Linda and I have already seen our first tree with leaves turning red. It’s a little premature for that, but it’s a … Continue reading
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Where could I go but to the Lord? — Psalms 120-123
The next several psalms (Psalms 120-134) are a special group of psalms that were traditionally sung on the pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Because Jerusalem is seated at the top of the mountain range that runs north and south through Israel, it … Continue reading
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Laying on a burning bed — Psalm 119:145-176
Today’s reading winds up the longest chapter in the Bible, Psalm 119, which holds 176 verses of praise for God’s word. It has been, I think you have seen, a tour de force of devotion, teaching, and prayer on the … Continue reading
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Zeal consumes me — Psalms 119:121-144
I hope your Lord’s day was good yesterday. OK, I am a preacher, but it’s more than a work day for me; it’s a day of uplift. It may be that I’m expected to be at the worship services of … Continue reading
O how I love Your law — Psalm 119:97-120
We all would like to have an advantage, an edge, a leg up. Did you ever think about God’s word as that advantage? It is, and the reading today talks about it — and more. Your commandments make me wiser … Continue reading
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A courageous invitation — Psalm 139-141
Christianity takes a heaping measure of courage. The world seldom realizes it, believing that Christianity is for the humble, gentle, and the timid of heart. But how many of the world would invite the scrutiny and rebuke that these psalms … Continue reading →