Category: Psalms

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How Long, O Lord? Advent Lament

Chemo therapy that requires a six-week period of sequestering, beginning just days before Thanksgiving. Going weeks without pay because of the government shutdown. Fighting an uphill battle against a pernicious cancer and dealing with debilitating pain from an inoperable tumor. A horrific car wreck involving two cars full of teenagers, two of whom lost their … Continue reading How Long, O Lord? Advent Lament →

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The Mighty Fortress

Death.  Plague. Illness. Temptation. Anxiety. Tragedy. One of Christendom’s best-loved hymns was likely born out of a season of heavy trial. Though the exact details surrounding the writing of “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” have been lost to history, scholars believe that Luther penned his most famous hymn sometime during the years 1527-28, a … Continue reading The Mighty Fortress →

The Treasure of Fearing the Lord

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What could possess a person to put his life and reputation in jeopardy, to steal one of the most important documents in American history, to evade the FBI, and to bind and gag his own father? If you have ever seen Disney’s National Treasure, you’ll know that the answer is a treasure of inestimable value. … Continue reading The Treasure of Fearing the Lord →

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Breaking Gender Stereotypes to the Glory of God

I guess I was always a different sort of girl. I rarely if ever played with dolls. I played football with the boys at recess and left jump rope to the girls. I detested wearing skirts, dresses, or anything pink, preferring instead jeans, t-shirts, and tennis shoes. My long hair always went into a pony … Continue reading Breaking Gender Stereotypes to the Glory of God →

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The Addiction We All Have (And What to Do About It)

You walk away from a conversation and wonder, “Should I have said that? Did I just sound like a total idiot? Maybe I should have said something else.” Before you go to a party, you text at least two other people to find out what they’re wearing so that you don’t wear the wrong thing. … Continue reading The Addiction We All Have (And What to Do About It) →

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Truths to Anchor Your Heart on Inauguration Day

Though two and a half months have passed, and I may still have whiplash. The 2024 US Presidential campaign left us all rattled, shook, gob smacked—and really, really ready for the whole ugly mess to be behind us. Thankfully, we survived the political roller coaster of the summer and fall, cast our vote on November … Continue reading Truths to Anchor Your Heart on Inauguration Day →

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Truths to Anchor Your Heart Before, During, and After the Election

Election seasons are like a roller coaster. As the poll numbers fluctuate up and down, so too do your emotions. Yesterday you were confident; today you’re feeling anxious. Who knows what tomorrow will bring. Corkscrews, loop-the-loops, and precipitous drops—all perfect descriptions of your emotions throughout this season. Election seasons are like a wildfire: unpredictable, consuming … Continue reading Truths to Anchor Your Heart Before, During, and After the Election →

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The Lord Is Your Portion: 6 Reasons That’s Great News

“All billionaires under 30 have inherited their wealth.”1 That’s the headline of a recent article from The Guardian, which follows the source of the wealth of the world’s youngest members of the billionaire club. Turns out, at least one billion dollars was the portion, or, inheritance for each of these affluent individuals. Maybe you read … Continue reading The Lord Is Your Portion: 6 Reasons That’s Great News →