• 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 examples of those redeemed by the Lord: Each section ends with the same refrain:“Let them…

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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 I may see the prosperity of Your chosen ones,That I may rejoice in the joy…

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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 marvels and the judgments spoken by His mouth,You descendants of His servant Abraham,You sons of…

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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 just emotionally, but spiritually. We are taking this weekend to slow down, listen, and re-center…

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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 winds His messengers,Flaming fire His ministers.” Creation Reveals God’s Power “He established the earth upon…

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  • Psalm 103 | Bless the Lord, O My Soul

    “Bless the Lord, my soul,And all that is within me, bless His holy name.Bless the Lord, my soul,And do not forget any of His benefits;” “Who pardons all your guilt,Who heals all your diseases;Who redeems your life from the pit,Who crowns you with favor and compassion;” “Who satisfies your years with good things,So that your youth is renewed like the eagle.” God’s Righteousness and Compassion “The Lord performs righteous deedsAnd…

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  • Psalm 102 | A Prayer of the Afflicted

    “A Prayer of the afflicted when he is weak and pours out his complaint before the Lord.” “Hear my prayer, Lord!And let my cry for help come to You.Do not hide Your face from me on the day of my distress;Incline Your ear to me;On the day I call, answer me quickly.” “For my days have ended in smoke,And my bones have been scorched like a hearth.My heart has been…

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