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
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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
Psalm 107: A Pattern for Giving Thanks to God
A major reason for the contemporary church’s weak prayer life and spirituality is that we are infected with modernist individualism, which misleads us into believing that the corporate is opposed to the personal. This … Psalm 107: A Pattern for Giving Thanks to GodRead more
Corruption Isn’t Society’s Main Political Problem
When things go wrong in society, the finger of blame is regularly and understandably pointed at the “crooked politicians.” Corruption in high places does plague human societies, but it is not the main problem. … Corruption Isn’t Society’s Main Political ProblemRead more
