I was looking for a psalm for the traveler. I couldn’t find one appropriate- do you know of one? Fernando Ortega’s voice comes singing into my head- “Heavenly Father, remember the traveler. Heavenly Father, remember the traveler, Bring him safely home- Safely home.” I sang that along with the CD player on our way home [...]
Psalm 71 1 In you, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. 2 Rescue me and deliver me in your righteousness; turn your ear to me and save me. 3 Be my rock of refuge, to which I can always go; give the command to [...]
Last week we went peach picking and our two little ones, Aiden and Aidan got together again. These two, only a year apart, are like night and day- yet they have wonderful moments that are staggeringly beautiful. They seem to meet in their own place- not by design or happenstance- they meet and respect each [...]
Psalm 127 A song of ascents. Of Solomon. 1 Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. 2 In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for [...]
Psalm 54 For the director of music. With stringed instruments. Amaskil of David. When the Ziphites had gone to Saul and said, “Is not David hiding among us?” [a] 1 Save me, O God, by your name; vindicate me by your might. 2 Hear my prayer, O God; listen to the words of [...]
For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David. 1 Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer. 2 How long, O men, will you turn my glory into shame ? [...]
Psalm 115 1 Not to us, O LORD, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness. 2 Why do the nations say, “Where is their God?” 3 Our God is in heaven; he does whatever pleases him. 4 But their idols are silver [...]
And shout for joy! Life is happening right now- all around us! It is hot. And very humid. I get cranky and grouchy and short tempered when I’m hot. So this is a visual reminder to me (and you, if you need it) That we can choose. And today, I choose joy and trust [...]
Psalm 4 A David Psalm 1 When I call, give me answers. God, take my side! Once, in a tight place, you gave me room; Now I’m in trouble again: grace me! hear me! 2 You rabble—how long do I put up with your scorn? How long will you lust after lies? [...]
Psalm 8 For the director of music. A psalm of David. 1 O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. 2 From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, [...]
