Posts with the tag “psalm”

Walking Through the Psalms“God places the lonely in families; he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy.” – Psalm 68:6 (NLT)“You Have a Family” I recently received a really sad email from a man wh...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Father to the fatherless, defender of widows—this is God, whose dwelling is holy.” – Psalm 68:5 (NLT)“Our Father Who is in Heaven” We just celebrated Father’s Day last month...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“May your ways be known throughout the earth, your saving power among people everywhere.” – Psalm 67:2 (NLT)“God Is What You’re Looking For” God is what you’re looking for. Y...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“May God be merciful and bless us. May his face smile with favor on us.” – Psalm 67:1 (NLT)“A Prayer for God’s Mercy and Favor” Let me pray this Psalm over you today…“Father,...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Praise God, who did not ignore my prayer or withdraw his unfailing love from me.” – Psalm 66:20 (NLT)“Come Boldly to God” I shared an amazing story last Sunday in my message...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“You have tested us, O God; you have purified us like silver.” – Psalm 66:10 (NLT)“It’s the Testing That Makes You Tough!” What is one thing you wish you could do or become? ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Our lives are in his hands, and he keeps our feet from stumbling.” – Psalm 66:9 (NLT)“Our Lives Are in His Hands” I went to see a good friend in the hospital this past weeke...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“He made a dry path through the Red Sea, and his people went across on foot. There we rejoiced in him.” – Psalm 66:6 (NLT)“God Can Make a Way” Several years ago, Mid-America ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Come and see what our God has done, what awesome miracles he performs for people!” – Psalm 66:5 (NLT)“A God of Miracles” Dr. Sean George was driving home from working in a r...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Shout joyful praises to God, all the earth! Sing about the glory of his name! Tell the world how glorious he is.” – Psalm 66:1-2 (NLT)“God’s Glorious Name” I told a story a ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Those who live at the ends of the earth stand in awe of your wonders. From where the sun rises to where it sets, you inspire shouts of joy.” – Psalm 65:8 (NLT)“He’s Got the ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“You quieted the raging oceans with their pounding waves and silenced the shouting of the nations.” – Psalm 65:7 (NLT)“Sometimes You Just Have to Wait” A few weeks ago, I did...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“You formed the mountains by your power and armed yourself with mighty strength.” – Psalm 65:6 (NLT)“One Amazing Father” Do you remember being astonished by how strong and am...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“You take care of the earth and water it, making it rich and fertile. The river of God has plenty of water; it provides a bountiful harvest of grain, for you have ordered it ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“You faithfully answer our prayers with awesome deeds, O God our savior. You are the hope of everyone on earth…” – Psalm 65:5 (NLT)“Your Story Is Not Over” A man shared a sto...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Though we are overwhelmed by our sins, you forgive them all.” – Psalm 65:3 (NLT)“Overwhelmed by Grace” “Overwhelmed by our sins.” Have you ever felt like that? I’ve talked w...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“I cling to you; your strong right hand holds me securely.” – Psalm 63:8 (NLT)“God Will Never Let Go of You!” In the Spring of 2013, in South Florida, there was a six-year-ol...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water.” – Psalm 63:1...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Power, O God, belongs to you; unfailing love, O Lord, is yours.” – Psalm 62:11-12 (NLT)“A Powerful Love” There was a story in the news a few years ago about a General Manage...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge.” – Psalm 62:8 (NLT)“When You Need to Pour Out Your Heart” When I lived in Phoenix,...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.” – Psalm 62:5 (NIV)“Resting in Chaos” A few years ago, a bird built a nest inside the light fixture right outside our...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“With their mouths they bless, but in their hearts they curse.” – Psalm 62:4 (NIV)“Living Inside-Out” “Sin starts in the heart.” I want you to say that out loud. Then I want ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Then I will sing praises to your name forever as I fulfill my vows each day.” – Psalm 61:8 (NLT)“From Rules to Relationship!” As I look back on my journey of faith, I often ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” – Psalm 61:2 (NIV)“Higher Ground” Isn’t it crazy how mu...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.” – Psalm 59:16 (NIV)“Lord, I Need Your Str...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“In his unfailing love, my God will stand with me.” – Psalm 58:10 (NLT)“God Will Stand with You” God will stand with you. He will stand with you no matter what you’re facing ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Then at last everyone will say, ‘There truly is a reward for those who live for God; surely there is a God who judges justly here on earth.’” – Psalm 59:11 (NLT)“Payday Isn’...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens. May your glory shine over all the earth.” – Psalm 57:11 (NLT)“Go Be God’s Glory!” In the Old Testament, whenever the Presence o...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“For your unfailing love is as high as the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.” – Psalm 57:10 (NLT)“A Grandparent’s Love” We love our grandkids. A LOT. Though...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“My heart is confident in you, O God; my heart is confident. No wonder I can sing your praises!” – Psalm 57:7 (NLT)“Sing with Confidence!” When I read this verse, I thought o...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“He will send help from heaven to rescue me…My God will send forth his unfailing love and faithfulness.” – Psalm 57:3 (NLT)“When God Shows Off” I attended college in Houston,...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“I cry out to God Most High, to God who will fulfill his purpose for me.” – Psalm 57:2 (NLT)“God Is Bigger!” Have you ever doubted yourself? I sure have. And what’s funny is ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until the danger passes by.” – Psalm 57:1 (NLT)“Come Out of T...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.” – Psalm 56:8 (NLT)“God’s Diary” My wife is all ab...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me?” – Psalm ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Give your burdens to the LORD, and he will take care of you.” – Psalm 55:22 (NLT)“Let Go and Let God” “Let go and let God.” Have you ever heard that statement? It’s one of t...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“As for my companion, he betrayed his friends; he broke his promises. His words are as smooth as butter, but in his heart is war. His words are as soothing as lotion, but und...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“It is not an enemy who taunts me—I could bear that. It is not my foes who so arrogantly insult me—I could have hidden from them. Instead, it is you—my equal, my companion an...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Oh, that I had wings like a dove; then I would fly away and rest! I would fly far away to the quiet of the wilderness.” – Psalm 55:6-7 (NLT)“When You Need to Get Away” Do yo...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Please listen and answer me, for I am overwhelmed by my troubles… Fear and trembling overwhelm me, and I can’t stop shaking.” – Psalm 55:2, 5 (NLT)“Overwhelmed” “Overwhelmed...  Read More