Reading 18—Praising Our Creative Creator Psalm 104 READ PSALM 104 This psalm poignantly describes creation and most importantly points to God as the Artist behind the canvas and the Creator responsible for creation. There is an interesting Hebrew word used in this psalm (yada) which delicately mingles confession and praise as flowing from the same […]
Reading 17—Our “Blueprint” for the Christian Life Psalm 100 READ PSALM 100 Many Bible commentaries cite this psalm as the background of The Doxology (Praise God from whom all blessing flow) and the familiar hymn “All Creatures who on earth do dwell”. Some of my earliest memories of this psalm go back to the two-room
Reading 16—Living in Joy Psalm 98 READ PSALM 98 I love to sing. It is one of the things which I most love to do, especially with a choir or a congregation. If I were pushed to analyze the why of this, I would have to say that music and singing fills my heart with
Reading 15—It’s Christmas in July Psalm 96 READ PSALM 96 It’s Christmas in July. Not really, but today’s psalm is appointed for use during the Christmas Eve Service, “Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice. For the LORD comes to judge the world with righteousness and truth” (paraphrase v. 11, 13). The popular
Reading 14—The Sheep of His Hand Psalm 95 READ PSALM 95 Have you noticed how the tone of several of the psalms can suddenly change direction? The psalmist may praise God one second and then call for divine retribution on personal enemies. No psalm changes direction quicker than Psalm 95.
Reading 13—A Daily Pilgrimage Psalm 84 READ PSALM 84 “Blessed are those whose strength is in you, who have set their hearts on pilgrimage.” (Psalm 84:5, NIV) Have you ever been on a pilgrimage?
Reading 12—How Fleeting is Fame? Psalm 73 READ PSALM 73 This prayerful song—for psalms are both prayer and song—paints a vivid picture of those who are “righteous” and those who are “wicked.” The author tells God that although he tried very hard to be righteous, it appeared that all around him people who were flouting
Reading 11—Sing for Joy Psalm 66 Read Psalm 66 It is easy this time of year in Western North Carolina to appreciate the beauty of God’s creation. Lush green mountains, cool trout streams, warm sun and nourishing rains, and even the friendly Asheville black bears are all reminders of our masterful Creator. Every time I
Reading 10—Silent Time Psalm 62 READ PSALM 62 “My soul waits in silence.” When can silence be found in our noisy world? When is your time to wait in the refuge of silence to hear God’s word transform your very being? Our confidence in God’s power stands firm and the time of silence creates coherent
“God’s calling me to something more” Brad Alexander has spent the last thirteen years working as a purchasing agent for a company that installs windows, exterior doors, mirrors, and bath accessories for new construction homes. On most Sunday mornings, you can find Brad at Redeemer, Gastonia, where he’s the congregation council president, an adult Sunday
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