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
Psalms
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
Overcoming False Dichotomies: Psalms 1 and 2 Together
One of the unfortunate characteristics of contemporary Christianity is the division between conservative and liberal Christians concerning the role of the church in society. In general, conservatives emphasize changing the individual and liberals the … Overcoming False Dichotomies: Psalms 1 and 2 TogetherRead more