• Psalm 109 | A Plea for Vindication and Mercy

    A Psalm of David, to be taught by use of stringed instruments. “God, whom I praise,Do not remain silent!”“For they speak against me wickedly,And make malicious accusations against me.”“They repay me evil for good,And hatred for my friendship.”“Set a wicked man over him,And let an accuser stand at his right hand.”“When he is judged, let…

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  • Psalm 108 | Steadfast Praise and Confident Victory

    “My heart is steadfast, God;I will sing, I will sing praises also with my soul.Awake, harp and lyre;I will awaken the dawn!” “I will give thanks to You, Lord, among the peoples,And I will sing praises to You among the nations.For Your mercy is great above the heavens,And Your truth reaches to the skies.” “Be…

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  • Psalm 107 | Let the Redeemed of the Lord Say So

    “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;For His mercy is everlasting.The redeemed of the Lord shall say so,Those whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemyAnd gathered from the lands,From the east and from the west,From the north and from the south.” Four Pictures of Redemption Psalm 107 outlines four vivid…

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  • Psalm 106 | Remembering God’s Mercy Amid Rebellion

    “Praise the Lord!Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;For His mercy is everlasting.Who can speak of the mighty deeds of the Lord,Or proclaim all His praise?” “Blessed are those who comply with justice,And who practice righteousness at all times!” “Remember me, Lord, in Your favor toward Your people;Visit me with Your salvation,So that…

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  • Psalm 105 | Remember the Wonders God Has Done

    “Give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name;Make His deeds known among the peoples.Sing to Him, sing praises to Him;Tell of all His wonders.” “Boast in His holy name;May the heart of those who seek the Lord be joyful.Seek the Lord and His strength;Seek His face continually.” “Remember His wonders which He has done,His…

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  • When Self-Awareness Becomes Sacred: Discovering God’s Providence in Our Present

    Sometimes you must say “no” to say “yes” to what matters most. I stepped away from an Equipped Disciple commitment and a birthday party this weekend. Not because the ministry and birthday weren’t valuable—they are. But because the Spirit gently convicted me: your first ministry is your marriage. Laura and I needed to recalibrate. Not…

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  • Psalm 104 | Praise to the God of Creation

    “Bless the Lord, my soul!Lord my God, You are very great;You are clothed with splendor and majesty,Covering Yourself with light as with a cloak,Stretching out heaven like a tent curtain.” “He lays the beams of His upper chambers in the waters;He makes the clouds His chariot;He walks on the wings of the wind;He makes the…

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