Category Archives: Psalms

Trust the Lord Like a Child Trusts a Mother (Psalm 131)

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Linda

Perhaps you have experienced a quiet, cozy time with a toddler. As you recline on the sofa or rock the rocker the child leans against you, snuggles close and relaxes. He isn’t thinking about concerns, but about how cozy he … Continue reading →

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Where did God come from? An Answer from Psalm 115

Posted on December 16, 2023 by Linda

Where did God come from? Who created him? The professing confused Christian who asked this question was not consciously rejecting God. She probably had not considered the implication of her questions, that if God was created then He can’t be … Continue reading →

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O Taste and See that Yahweh is Good!

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Linda

“O taste and see that Yahweh is good.How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!” ~ Ps 34:8 Have you ever tasted and seen that a steak is good? That a cake is good? Have you, gazing at … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving to the Master Farmer

Posted on November 16, 2021 by Linda

The season of harvest is a season for thanksgiving, thanksgiving for God’s earthly provisions in particular. Psalm 65:9-13 describes some of God’s provision in harvest. Note that “fatness” is metaphorical for abundance and “paths” is more literally cart tracks or … Continue reading →

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In the Shelter of the Most High

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Linda

He who abides in the shelter of the Most HighWill abide in the shadow of the Almighty.I will say to Yahweh, “My refuge and my fortress,My God, in whom I trust!” ~ Psalm 91:1-2 Threats or perceived threats come at … Continue reading →

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Alarmed? Love the Lord Courageously  (Psalm 31, Pt 3)

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Linda

Fear. The word “alarm” speaks of fear, apprehension, fright, or panic. Under the heading “Trust the Lord Knowledgeably” I highlighted David’s exhortation in Psalm 31 in response to feeling alarmed.  That was the opener to a three-part series from Psalm … Continue reading →

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