Good Morning “Content”.  Today we are in Psalm 131.  A song of ascents - from David King of Israel.  “My heart is not proud, Lord, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me.” Psalms‬ ‭131‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬Wrap your mind around the opening verse of this Psalm. Pretty incredible isn’t it?  King David… with all of the concern that comes from being Ki...  Read More

Good Morning “Not Condemned”Today we are in Psalm 130.Picture the worshipper “ascending” to Jerusalem and crying to God from “out of the depths.”  What depths?  Specific to this psalmist, the depths of his personal sin!  Isn’t that something we all can relate to?   We all sin (Roman’s 3:23) and must be reconciled to Holy God.  I am not only speaking about being reconciled to Him for our eternal sa...  Read More

Good Morning “Those Who Stand With Israel.”  Today we are in Psalm 129.With the Gaza war has come a new rise in Anti-Semitism (Jewish hate).  With news media and progressive outlets spewing twisted “truths” and false narratives many have been deceived.  Consider the latest violence specifically targeting Jewish people… dead for no other real reason - except they were Jewish.  “Two staff members of...  Read More

Good Morning “God Fearing.”  Today we are in Psalm 128Ok, here we go again with a God fearing Psalm.  Tough to miss it in this one.  The Psalmist draws a direct link between fearing The Lord and receiving blessing.  “Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in obedience to him.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭128‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬Let’s break it down simply… creation echos His name so that we are without an excuse (Romans...  Read More

Good Morning “Quiver Fillers.” Today we are in Psalm 127.“Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭127‬:‭1‬a NIV‬‬Nearly 30 years ago, led of The Lord, Jodi and I founded Faith Custom Homes.  It was ALL God.  He did it through us… plain and simple.  His guidance, wisdom, and knowledge was essential then… it’s still essential now.  Through the years we’ve learned the...  Read More

Good Morning “Dreamers”.  Today we are in Psalm 126.“When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.” Psalm‬ ‭126‬:‭1‬ ‭ESV‬‬This Psalm is likely referring to Israel’s (really Judahs) restoration after 70 years in Babylonian Exile.  You have lived most, or perhaps all of your life as a slave in Babylon… now imagine your surprise when King Cyrus, moved by God, decides he ...  Read More

Good Morning “Good Choice Makers.” Today we are in Psalm 125.  “As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people both now and forevermore.” Psalms‬ ‭125‬:‭2‬ ‭NIV‬‬What a reminder for Israel to sing as they ascend on Jerusalem.   The Lord is our strength, He is our protection.  “The scepter of the wicked will not remain over the land allotted to the righteous, for then the rig...  Read More

Good Morning “By God”.  Today we are in Psalm 124.“If the Lord had not been on our side— “ Psalms‬ ‭124‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬It’s clear in David’s mind… was it not for God and His hand of protection, they would have been swept away, torn by the teeth of their enemies.  We live in a world that makes it really easy to credit ourselves with our protection, our own hands for our provision, and modern medicine f...  Read More

Good Morning “Eye Lifters”.  Today we are in Psalm 123.Our church has a giant cross that obviously extends heavenward.  I love it!  It may be my favorite part of our entire building.  When I am coming into town from the west,  I often look in its direction.  When I am finally able to spy it - there is a weird unexplainable comfort and peace that comes over me.  Let me be clear, it has nothing to d...  Read More

Good Morning “one together”.  Today we are in Psalm 122.“I rejoiced with those who said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” Psalms‬ ‭122‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬David knew there was really something special in worshiping together.  It wasn’t just that coming together was commanded of The Lord… he treasured it!  Anyone who’s ever cleared those distracting things from their minds and come together to wo...  Read More

Good Morning “Protected by God.”  Today we are in Psalm 121.“I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭121‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NIV‬‬Israel had a history of abandoning the God of all creation.  The writer of Psalm 121, wanted tomake sure they all recognized the One True God as they Ascended on Jerusalem.  No doubt ...  Read More

Good Morning “Ascenders”. Today we are in Psalm 120.Today’s psalm begins a collection of 15 psalms known as the “Songs of Ascent.”  They are the songs (Psalms) that were sung on the journey to worship in Jerusalem.  3 times a year Jewish men, commanded by God, ascended to (returned to) Jerusalem to worship - Passover, Pentecost, and the Festival of Booths.  They reflected on their pilgrimage, as t...  Read More