This week we are going deeper into Psalm 1. Each week of our readings has a different theme. As you know, or have noticed, the concept of “taking root” is a be theme here at St. Matthew’s. And, you may or … Continue reading
Today’s reading is Psalm 121: This is one of the greatest Psalms of the Jewish people. It was a Psalm that they would sing as they went up to Jerusalem. They lifted up their eyes to the hills from where their … Continue reading
Today’s reading is Psalm 103: This Psalm y’all. This Psalm has it all. We could spend years here. So, so many good things. Just to touch on a few: Bless the Lord, oh my soul. This is the scripture that the … Continue reading
Today’s reading is Psalm 100: This is a simple Psalm of praise. The Lord is good! His steadfast love endures forever! Rejoice, worship Him. This is one of the Psalms that is consistently part of the Morning Office within the Book … Continue reading
Today’s reading is Psalm 51: Today’s Psalm is one of the more heart-wrenching passages in all the Bible. This is the Psalm that David wrote after he had been caught in his sin. Nathan the prophet confronted David over his sin. … Continue reading
Today’s reading is Psalm 23 There is probably no more well-known passage of scripture in the entire Bible than Psalm 23. I think of a story by Phillip Yancey, as he did a funeral for a young person who was … Continue reading
Today’s reading is Psalm 22 Today’s Psalm one that plays a great deal of importance in Matthew. Jesus cries out, “My God, My God, why have forsaken me?” We read that and we think goodness. The Father abandoned the Son. Man, … Continue reading
Today’s reading is Psalm 21 Psalm 21 is a bookend to Psalm 20. We see the Psalmist talking about his heart’s desire previously, now we see that has been fulfilled. He has been given that desire. What is it? To … Continue reading
One of the things that at the heart of our faith, and is one of the reasons for our hope, is that God is a God of redemption. God restores, God brings hope, God brings life. God is never finished … Continue reading
This summer during my renewal leave, I spent a good amount of time reading the Psalms. I have always loved them, but they especially spoke to me in this time. There are so many things that I love about them … Continue reading
