Good Morning “Those Who Are Certain.”  Today we are in Psalm 49.Perhaps you’ve heard…“Nothing is certain except death and taxes” - Benjamin Franklin, 1789.  Well, our new administration has tossed around the idea of eliminating taxes so - maybe Ben was wrong?  Perhaps… but only on one point!“…death is the destiny of everyone…” therefore; “the living should take this to heart.” Ecclesiastes 7:2King...  Read More

Good Morning “Marvel-ers”.  Today we are in Psalm 48This Psalm gives honor to God for the city of Jerusalem.  The Psalm seems refer at times to past, present and future Heavenly Jerusalem.  God protected her and will forever.  The sons of Korah invited worshipers to observe the city’s architecture and recall God’s generational faithfulness so they could teach their children about the Lord. Many na...  Read More

Good Morning “Collective Worshipers.”  Today we are in Psalm 47.“Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. For the Lord Most High is awesome, the great King over all the earth.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭47‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NIV‬‬Notice… although this Psalm was written by the Sons of Korah for The Nation of Israel, there’s more.  It calls for ALL Nations to clap their hands and shout to God.  Inte...  Read More

Good Morning “Refuge Seekers”.  Today we are in Psalm 46.This Psalm like 10 others, is specifically attributed to the “Sons of Korah.”  Rabbit trail… Who are these sons?You may remember Numbers 16 when Korah rallied 250 others to rebel against Moses and Aaron.  They were Kohathites,  from the tribe of Levi.  They were given the role of taking care of the Holy Things of the Temple - the Arc etc.  T...  Read More

Good Morning “Brides of Christ.”  Today we are in Psalm 45.  From the Sons of Koran A wedding song.  But for who?  Is this a general wedding song or yet another Psalm with a dual intent?  Yes!“You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.” Psalms‬ ‭45‬:‭7‬ ‭NIV‬‬.This is our first clue that we are not de...  Read More

Good Morning “Storm Riders”.  Today we are in Psalm 44.Today’s psalm is divided into three parts: past, present, and future. During a time of great distress, a small remnant in Judah has set their hearts toward revival.  The psalmist remembers God’s past faithfulness and acknowledges that any past deliverance was all by Gods hand, and not of their own doing. So, the psalmist does not petition the ...  Read More

Good Morning “Surveyors of All You Have.”  Today we are in Psalm 43.  If I was to challenge you to survey all that you have… where would you start?  What tops your list?  What is left off?  Is The Father, The Son, or The Holy Spirit on your list?  Is your list filled with Holy Righteous things / people, or with stuff?  Truly most all is temporal, here today gone tomorrow (Matthew 6:19-21).An inter...  Read More

Good Morning “Thirsty”.  Today we are in Psalm 42.  These days our we hardly leave the house without our water bottle. It sits on our desk in class or our office.  When we get ready to pull permits to build a new home, we must prove we have water.  Either a water tap, or a well permit is required.  When we go camping, water is always of chief concern.  When we travel to a foreign country we always...  Read More

Good Morning “Regard-er’s of the Weak, Helpless, Poor.”  Today we are in Psalm 41.“Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the Lord delivers them in times of trouble. The Lord protects and preserves them…” Psalms‬ ‭41‬:‭1‬-‭2‬Each version of Scripture seems to use a different English word there.  The NIV uses “Weak”, the ESV “Poor”, the NASB “Helpless”… so which is it?  Yes!  The original ...  Read More

Good Morning “Song Singers”.  Today we are in Psalm 40.David rejoices that God lifted Him out of the pit and put a new song in his heart!  You know when you get a song in your head and you can’t get it out?  You find yourself humming the course or singing a part throughout the day?  That’s the picture I get of David here.When Jesus went to The Cross for you and I He was lifting us up out of the pi...  Read More

Good Morning “Makers… of The Most of Everyday.”  Today we are in Psalm 39.David brings out two clear points in this Psalm.  Our words are powerful - thus we should keep a tight reign on our tongue.  (James 3:5-6).David purposed to do just that…“I said, “I will watch my ways and keep my tongue from sin; I will put a muzzle on my mouth while in the presence of the wicked.””‭‭Psalms‬ ‭39‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬ ...  Read More

Good Morning “Weight Tossers”. Today we are in Psalm 38.  David pleads with The Lord for relief.  Relief from the physical, emotional and spiritual consequences of sin.  Sin is a liar that presents as immediate, free pleasure, but ALWAYS comes at a cost.  “Because of your wrath there is no health in my body; there is no soundness in my bones because of my sin. My guilt has overwhelmed me like a bu...  Read More