ALL THAT HE IS

All that he is, is all God wants him to be.  All that he is, is happiness, because, God is. For without God, there is no happiness; without God there is no reason; without God there is no solution; without God what is, is not. So, all that he is knows this and rests in … Continue reading →

Push Back

“Push back against the age as hard as it pushes against you. What people don’t realize is how much religion costs. They think faith is a big electric blanket, when of course it is the cross.” -Flannery O’Connor Continue reading →

Psalm 48 – The Glory and Strength of Zion

A Song. A Psalm of the Korahites. 1 Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised in the city of our God. His holy mountain,2beautiful in elevation, is the joy of all the earth, Mount Zion, in the far north, the city of the great King. 3 Within its citadels God has shown himself … Continue reading →

The Golden Chain of Prayer

…More things are wrought by prayer Than this world dreams of. Wherefore let thy voice Rise like a fountain, flowing night and day: For what are men better than sheep or goats, That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer, Both for themselves and those who … Continue reading →

Psalm 34 – Praise for Deliverance from Trouble

Of David, when he feigned madness before Abimelech, so that he drove him out, and he went away. 1 I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad. 3 O magnify the … Continue reading →

Psalm 30 – Thanksgiving for Recovery from Grave Illness

A Psalm. A Song at the dedication of the temple. Of David. 1 I will extol you, O Lord, for you have drawn me up, and did not let my foes rejoice over me. 2 O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me. 3 O Lord, you brought … Continue reading →

Psalm 29 – The Voice of God in a Great Storm

A Psalm of David. 1 Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. 2 Ascribe to the Lord the glory of his name; worship the Lord in holy splendour. 3 The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord, over mighty waters. … Continue reading →

Psalm 28 – Prayer for Help and Thanksgiving for It

Of David. 1 To you, O Lord, I call; my rock, do not refuse to hear me, for if you are silent to me, I shall be like those who go down to the Pit. 2 Hear the voice of my supplication, as I cry to you for help, as I lift up my hands … Continue reading →

Psalm 27 – Triumphant Song of Confidence

Of David. 1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evildoers assail me to devour my flesh— my adversaries and foes— they shall stumble and fall. 3 Though an army encamp against me, my heart … Continue reading →

Psalm 26 – Plea for Justice and Declaration of Righteousnes

Of David. 1 Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the Lord without wavering. 2 Prove me, O Lord, and try me; test my heart and mind. 3 For your steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in faithfulness to you. 4 I do … Continue reading →