Psalm 125 “Limits of Evil”
There is uncertainty regarding the author, time, or circumstances of these Psalms, but it is apparent Psalms 120-134 work together, and are called the “Songs of Degrees,” and sometimes “Songs of...
View ArticlePsalm 127 Living in a Safe House
There is uncertainty regarding the author, time, or circumstances of these Psalms, but it is apparent Psalms 120-134 work together, and are called the “Songs of Degrees,” and sometimes “Songs of...
View ArticlePsalm 129 Scars of Youth
There is uncertainty regarding the author, time, or circumstances of these Psalms, but it is apparent Psalms 120-134 work together, and are called the “Songs of Degrees,” and sometimes “Songs of...
View ArticlePsalm 131 What It Means To “Grow Up”
There is uncertainty regarding the author, time, or circumstances of these Psalms, but it is apparent Psalms 120-134 work together, and are called the “Songs of Degrees,” and sometimes “Songs of...
View ArticlePsalm 132 The Cure for Restlessness
There is uncertainty regarding the author, time, or circumstances of these Psalms, but it is apparent Psalms 120-134 work together, and are called the “Songs of Degrees,” and sometimes “Songs of...
View ArticlePsalm 133 Unity of Brethren
There is uncertainty regarding the author, time, or circumstances of these Psalms, but it is apparent Psalms 120-134 work together, and are called the “Songs of Degrees,” and sometimes “Songs of...
View ArticlePsalm 134 What Worship Is For
There is uncertainty regarding the author, time, or circumstances of these Psalms, but it is apparent Psalms 120-134 work together, and are called the “Songs of Degrees,” and sometimes “Songs of...
View ArticleWhy the church of Christ
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View ArticlePsalm 141 Shut My Mouth
This Psalm of David could have originated at one of several times in his life, so the historical background is not definitely set, but it clearly is similar to other of his Psalms. Verses 1-2 appeal to...
View ArticlePsalm 144 How To Live In A Happy State
This Psalm of David shows why God saw David as “a man after My own heart, who will do all My will” (Acts 13:22). This Psalm is from a heart that knows what God’s grace and mercy is all about! Verses...
View ArticleHow Well Do We Listen (Especially When We Are Paid Talkers)?
Decades ago (never mind how many), I took a vacation from the congregation where I preached to visit relatives in the Midwest. On Sunday morning, as is my custom, I worshiped with the saints,...
View ArticleGod and “The Pope” Agree!
According to the “Living faith” section C of The Huntsville Times, Friday, June 14, 2013, the article on Religion & Church News carried an item titled, “NO, I did not want to be Pope.” It...
View ArticleChip off the old block
“You, also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ” 1 Peter 2:5. I’ve come to like the...
View ArticleWhere Do We Go to Heal?
My journey of faith began in a family of faith and a family of worshipers (the Bible often calls the church a “household” or “family.”). My parents loved God and made assembling with other lovers of...
View ArticleJob’s Friends, Labeling, and Us
We label items to help us account for them and use them efficiently. Both leaders and office workers use carefully named folders (computer and traditional) to organize their material. Labels help to...
View Article(#24) Studies in the Book of Proverbs Eight Reasons Why Listen To Reason: #6-8
#6-8 Proverbs 9:1-18 #6 Verses 1-6: She Speaks Protectively Wisdom is pictured as having completed a perfect house, offering hospitality to all the “simple” (those who are following whatever leader...
View ArticleThe Path to Survival and Success
I sometimes parody Robert Frost’s old poem by saying, “Two paths diverged in a wood, and I, I blazed a new trail between them.” One should never let tunnel vision limit their achievements. Just because...
View ArticleDoes Commitment to Christ Threaten Our Self-Identity?
We may fear being limited by the constraints of being a member of Christ’s Church. However, part of being of a disciple of Jesus is being disciplined so that we may be authentic, that we may function...
View Article(#69) The Proverbs of Solomon 13:14-Don’t Say We Weren’t Warned!
Since God Created humans, only God can provide specific understanding of human behavior. God gave Solomon Divine Wisdom (1 Kings Chapters 3 and 10) to explain what and why behavior is as it is, and...
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