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Praise and Worship; June 8, 2025


Psalm 33:1 Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous;    it is fitting for the upright to praise him. This is an anonymous Psalm, which in a way broadens its applicability. It is interesting that the ESV says “shout” here, while the NIV and the Japanese … Continue reading

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Remembering Blessings; May 28, 2025


Psalm 13:5-6 But I trust in your unfailing love;    my heart rejoices in your salvation.I will sing the Lord’s praise,    for he has been good to me. This wouldn’t be considered one of David’s “major” Psalms, but it still contains major, practical truth. His … Continue reading

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Perfection; January 8, 2025


John 12:43 For they loved human praise more than praise from God. What a sad but common commentary! So much of the time we live our lives for our human audience, performing in ways that we think will get us applause, … Continue reading

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Praising God; December 16, 2024


Psalm 107:1-2 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;    his love endures forever.Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story—    those he redeemed from the hand of the foe. This says, very simply, “If God has blessed you, say so!” There are many reasons … Continue reading

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Music; October 16, 2024


Psalm 118:14 The Lord is my strength and my song;    he has become my salvation. There were so many familiar verses that spoke to me in this passage that I didn’t know what I should write on, and then I realized that the reason … Continue reading

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Doxology; August 28, 2024


1 Timothy 1:17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen. It is interesting to note the various times in his letters Paul interrupts what he is saying to give a paean of … Continue reading

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Praise God! January 3, 2024


1 Timothy 1:17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen. Several places in his letters Paul breaks his narrative to pour out a doxology, a declaration of praise … Continue reading

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God’s Plans; December 12, 2023


Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout … Continue reading

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Focus; April 19, 2023


Psalm 40:5 Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare. … Continue reading

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Praise and Obedience; September 27, 2022


Psalm 119:108 Accept, O Lord, the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your laws. Verse 105 is insightful and has been set to music numbers of times, but this verse strikes me this morning. The word that stands … Continue reading

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