Can limits be essential to happiness? The idea that limits contribute, let alone are essential, to happiness or living well is inimical to most modern views. Over 175 years ago the Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard … Psalm 1 on Beneficial BondsRead more
Psalms
Psalm 1 Raises a Universal Question
What is the meaning of life? What could be a bigger question than that? This post is the first in a series of brief reflections on the biblical book called “The Psalms.” So often the … Psalm 1 Raises a Universal QuestionRead more
Understanding the Psalms: Their Not-So-Hidden Structure
Off and on for over two years I had my morning devotions in the Psalms. I would read a psalm or a portion of one out loud, study it, and write notes on it. … Understanding the Psalms: Their Not-So-Hidden StructureRead more
Psalm 1: The Two Paths: Wisdom and Folly
Psalm 1 introduces the Psalter, the Hebrew book of worship. It is a wisdom psalm and describes the nature and consequences of two different lifestyles—the choice between wisdom and folly. Therefore Psalm 1 asks … Psalm 1: The Two Paths: Wisdom and FollyRead more
Psalm 2: A Global Perspective
Have you ever been troubled by the fact that Christians fervently pray for a parking spot at a crowded mall on December 24th but don’t pray for those suffering under oppression in North Korea? … Psalm 2: A Global PerspectiveRead more
