Monthly Archives: April 2013

One of the neat things about reading through the Psalms is noticing how familiar we are with some of the words and phrases. In our worship today, we sing a lot of the themes that we read in the Psalms. … Continue reading →

As you embed the Bible this week, you will come to Psalm 42. Just before the Psalm begins there is a section heading that reads, “Book 2.” What is that all about? Traditionally, the Book of Psalms has been divided … Continue reading →

When I first began in youth ministry, I started attending a conference that centered on understanding youth and families and the way that they are shaped by a relationship with God and life in the church. The conference had great … Continue reading →

Over and over in the Psalms, we see the writers pouring their hearts out to God. Political struggle, family contention, and personal tragedy all show up. But the Psalms are not about venting heartache. It is not a collection centered … Continue reading →