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

Good Morning “Word Hiders.”Today we are in Psalm 119.  Ok, how many of you read the whole thing this morning?  Psalm 119 is not short… in fact with 176 verses it’s the longest chapter in Scripture.  Why?  Why does It go on and on?  Consider this…Psalm 119 is an acrostic poem.  What is an acrostic poem?  Let me give you an example:J - Jesus name above all names.E - Everlasting StrengthS - Son of Go...  Read More

Good Morning “Light Receivers.”  Today we are in Psalm 118.“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭118‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬I know you’ve heard that before!  The Psalmist rejoices in Gods deliverance, and blessing.  He rejoices in salvation and life eternal - through The Savior.  He also rejoices in Gods chastening him.  In other words he’s thankful that The Lord has d...  Read More

Good Morning “Objects of Envy.”  Today we are in Psalm 117.  The shortest chapter in all of Scripture says so much!  “Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples. For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭117‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NIV‬‬All you nations, all you peoples!  Yes praise the Lord there is a place for us “Gentiles”,...  Read More

Good Morning “Story Tellers.”  Today we are in Psalm 116.  What’s your story?  When were you “saved”, either physically or even more important spiritually?  Have you ever shared your testimony, your salvation story?  Shouldn’t we be proclaiming His name, His goodness, telling anyone who will listen about the one who snatched us from the pit through the Blood of Jesus?Here the Psalmist makes note o...  Read More

Good Morning “Not Idolators”.  Today we are in Psalm 115.  Sing with me… “Not to us, Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness.” Psalms‬ ‭115‬:‭1‬‬Many have sung this song over the years.  I don’t know about you but the Chris Tomlin version of this song really sticks in my head.  Here the Psalmist speaks of those idols made with gold, and silver by human ...  Read More

Good Morning “Always Jesus Choosers”.  Today we are in Psalm 114.  When you think of sanctuary what do you think of?  Most of us may think of the place in our church where we worship God.  The Psalmist in today’s Psalm states “Judah became God’s sanctuary, Israel his dominion.” Psalms‬ ‭114‬:‭2‬ ‭NIV‬‬If we were talking about the place where we worship, why would Judah be declared Gods sanctuary? ...  Read More

Good Morning “Humbly Submitted, Constant Worshipers.”  Today we are in Psalm 113.  “The Lord is exalted over all the nations, his glory above the heavens. Who is like the Lord our God, the One who sits enthroned on high, who stoops down to look on the heavens and the earth?”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭113‬:‭4‬-‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬He stoops down to look on the earth… where does that position us?  If He’s stopping down… shoul...  Read More

Good Morning “Living your best life”.  Today we are in Psalm 112I don’t know about you, but I know I want Gods blessing!  The God that holds it all, bestows it as He sees fit.  It’s not a secret - He tells us how to live “our best life.”“Praise the Lord. Blessed are those who fear the Lord, who find great delight in his commands.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭112‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬Who are blessed?  Those who fear Him (reme...  Read More