A River Runs Through Us

A River Runs Through Us

 There’s a river running under your feet—
 Under this house,
 Under this street;
 Straight from the heart,
 Ancient and sweet,
 On its
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“The Song Of God’s Fairness—Psalm 73″ (Part Three)

“The Song Of God’s Fairness—Psalm 73″ (Part Three)

This is the third and final psalm in our trilogy of psalms on the law, or doctrine, of retribution we have been considering, and again, Derek Kidner’s commentary on psalms has... Read More »

Responsive Call to Thanksgiving (from Psalms 92, 95, 100)

It is good to praise the LORD
       and make music to your name, O Most High,

to proclaim your love in the morning
       and your
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“The Song Of God’s Fairness”—Psalm 73″ (Part Two)

“The Song Of God’s Fairness”—Psalm 73″ (Part Two)

This is the third and final psalm in our trilogy of psalms on the law, or doctrine, of retribution we have been considering, and again, Derek Kidner’s commentary on psalms... Read More »

Gladly!

Psalm 100 is one of the great songs of thanksgiving in the Bible. It calls us to realize that we belong to God our Maker (vv. 3-4), and to praise Him for His goodness, mercy, and... Read More »

A Gift for God

Imagine what a heavy schedule of appointments President Abraham Lincoln had to keep day after day. Yet when an elderly woman with no official business in mind asked to see him,... Read More »
“The Song of God’s Fairness—Psalm 73″ (Part One)

“The Song of God’s Fairness—Psalm 73″ (Part One)

Introduction: This is the third and final psalm in our trilogy of psalms on the law, or doctrine, of retribution we have been considering, and again, Derek Kidner’s... Read More »
In Memory of Martha Clay

In Memory of Martha Clay

Erected by her loving brothers,
In memory of Martha Clay.
         

Here lies one who lived for others;
Now she has peace and so have... Read More »
Sage Advice

Sage Advice

“Every man is my superior in some way. In that I can learn from him.”

 

          ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

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“The Song of God’s Faithfulness—Psalm 37″ (Part Three)

“The Song of God’s Faithfulness—Psalm 37″ (Part Three)

This week we are considering the theme of God’s justice in an unjust world by looking at the second in a trilogy of psalms on that subject. Last week... Read More »