Tag Archives: Psalms

Blessed

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Truth and Lies

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

And the words of the Lord are flawless,     like silver purified in a crucible,     like gold refined seven times. Psalm 12:6 We often tend to think of our age as particularly evil but when we read Psalm 12 we realise that David struggled against great evil too. … Continue reading →

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I Have A God …

Posted on January 13, 2013 by

A reflection on Psalm 91 I have … … a God who covers his children like a mother hen, and whose feathers become a fortress that is a refuge from danger, evil and all that destroys. … a God who … Continue reading →

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A Party With God

Posted on January 12, 2013 by

“If you’ll hold on to me for dear life,” says God,     “ I’ll get you out of any trouble. I’ll give you the best of care     if you’ll only get to know and trust me. Call me and I’ll answer, be at your side in bad times;     I’ll rescue you, … Continue reading →

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Psalms – A Doorway To Worship

Posted on October 26, 2012 by

Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. Psalm 4:1   Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. … Continue reading →

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God is Greater than the GPS

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

This is a re-blog of a post I wrote last year: You have searched me, LORD, and you know me. Psalm 139:1 As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him; … Continue reading →

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The Story in the Heavens

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

A Re-Telling of Psalm 19: 1-6 The night sky sings mighty hallelujahs that praise the Maker. In every moment of their existence the stars and planets shine evidence, no,  proof of His great skill.   Silently its witness speaks forever, … Continue reading →

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The Night Sky – continued

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

After being amazed by the night sky two nights ago, my wife and I spent time looking at Psalm 8. Here are a few thoughts: 1. Psalm 8 echoes Genesis 1. We see God’s creation reflected in the Psalm: from … Continue reading →

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The Already and Not Yet – The Beauty and the Pain

Posted on October 23, 2011 by

You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Ps 32:7 On this Sunday morning my reflection is simple. Every time I am gardening I am reminded of the “Already” and not yet”. … Continue reading →

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The Connection Between Porridge and the Bible

Posted on October 9, 2011 by

One of my favourite poems by the late Spike Milligan is called “Porridge” (see below). Whenever ‘porridge’ is mentioned, my wife or I will blurt out a line from the ditty, such as, “Why is there no monument to porridge in our … Continue reading →

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