Psalm 13:1 Kjv,asv

King David Psalm 12 The Psalmist describes a fraught, divisive situation in which no one can be trusted, for everyone tells his neighbour a version of the truth, and everyone conceals some of their hearts’ truth. ESV This is a community lament, suited to occasions when the people of God are dominated by liars in positions […]…

When I was 9 years old, I visited Disneyland for the very first time. I have vague memories of going to Fantasy Land, where Cinderella’s castle captured my attention. I recall the river cruise in Frontier Land. When I came to Tomorrow Land, I was curious and wondered if what I saw would be the futur…

When I was 9 years old, I visited Disneyland for the very first time. I have vague memories of going to Fantasy Land, where Cinderella’s castle captured my attention. I recall the river cruise in Frontier Land. When I came to Tomorrow Land, I was curious and wondered if what I saw would be the futur…

How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? … How long will my enemy be exalted over me? -Psalm 13:1a, 2b, NKJV Powerlessness I hate the feeling of powerlessness. And the author of this Psalm gives voice to this feeling well. He writes about feeling forgotten by God. And he writes about watching his … Continue reading “Living in the “How Long, O Lord?s””…

Because of loneliness, Christmas is a season of dread for you. You are able to find joy here and there but deep down, you feel the dread.…

Because of loneliness, Christmas is a season of dread for you. You are able to find joy here and there but deep down, you feel the dread.…

Soon after my husband died, I found myself looking through the Psalms of lament. I could only absorb a verse or two, but those few words pumped hope into me. At least a third of the 150 Psalms are laments: a pouring out of our hearts to God. Having language to describe my pain was…

When the slideshow of your life flickers across the screen at your memorial service, what story will be told?…

When the slideshow of your life flickers across the screen at your memorial service, what story will be told?…

Have you ever been through a season of spiritual dryness? No resolve or motivation to read Scripture? No yearning to be with God’s people? No desire to talk about him or be admonished by his Spirit? Scripture seems dull. His people seem dry. It is not well with your soul. Outwardly, life keeps going. But inwardly there is a torrent of emotion as you wrestle with a lack of feeling toward God. Not surprisingly, most Christians would resonate with one or more of these statements. This is called……