Good Morning “Regard-er’s of the Weak, Helpless, Poor.”  Today we are in Psalm 41.“Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the Lord delivers them in times of trouble. The Lord protects and preserves them…” Psalms‬ ‭41‬:‭1‬-‭2‬Each version of Scripture seems to use a different English word there.  The NIV uses “Weak”, the ESV “Poor”, the NASB “Helpless”… so which is it?  Yes!  The original ...  Read More

Good Morning “Song Singers”.  Today we are in Psalm 40.David rejoices that God lifted Him out of the pit and put a new song in his heart!  You know when you get a song in your head and you can’t get it out?  You find yourself humming the course or singing a part throughout the day?  That’s the picture I get of David here.When Jesus went to The Cross for you and I He was lifting us up out of the pi...  Read More

Good Morning “Makers… of The Most of Everyday.”  Today we are in Psalm 39.David brings out two clear points in this Psalm.  Our words are powerful - thus we should keep a tight reign on our tongue.  (James 3:5-6).David purposed to do just that…“I said, “I will watch my ways and keep my tongue from sin; I will put a muzzle on my mouth while in the presence of the wicked.””‭‭Psalms‬ ‭39‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬ ...  Read More

Good Morning “Weight Tossers”. Today we are in Psalm 38.  David pleads with The Lord for relief.  Relief from the physical, emotional and spiritual consequences of sin.  Sin is a liar that presents as immediate, free pleasure, but ALWAYS comes at a cost.  “Because of your wrath there is no health in my body; there is no soundness in my bones because of my sin. My guilt has overwhelmed me like a bu...  Read More

Good Morning “Never Envy-ers”.  Today we are in Psalm 37.Ever wonder why the wicked rich just seem to get richer?  Why God seems to bless the evil man with all the things we wish we had?  If God is for us and against the wicked, why do they seem to get blessed so much as we struggle?Yup, I said all that out loud.  It indeed is a thought that at sometime or another we all surely have thought.  Davi...  Read More

Good Morning “Humbly Submitted.”  Today we are in Psalm 36.  Your love, oh LordReaches to the heavensYour faithfulness stretches to the sky…Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains…Your justice flows like the ocean's tide…I love that song from the band Third Day, how about you?  They’re actually David’s words from Psalm 36.  When we sing that song it’s doubtful we consider the first part of...  Read More

Good Morning “Defer-er’s of Vengeance.”  Today we are in Psalm 35.  “Lord deal with them!  Punish them! Deliver me! Vindicate me!”Isn’t that what David is saying in this Psalm?  Men were unjustly slandering David, ultimately trying to ruin him.  David sings this Psalm to The Lord asking Him to give them what they’ve got coming.  But wait… David was King.  Surely within his army of resources and au...  Read More

Good Morning “Safety Seekers”.  Today we are in Psalm 34.  Are you safe?  Are you well protected?  It’s a question that often surfaces with us as Americans.  In fact safety is BIG business.  Many “safety” industries generate tens of billions of revenue dollars annually.  The National Environmental Health and Safety Administration alone is a 24 billion dollar a year enterprise.  We are safety nuts ...  Read More

Good Morning “New Song Singers.”  Today we are in Psalm 33.“Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭33‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬This Psalm of David starts with what we might compare to our church Worship Teams.  We open in worship, proclaiming Gods Goodness preparing our hearts to receive what He has for us as we dig into His Word.  In this Psalm what is...  Read More

Good Morning “Weight Carriers”. Today we are in Psalm 32.  I believe there is an observable truth in humanity.  The guilty are typically the most defensive and often the loudest.  When interviewing suspects it’s one of the red flags investigators look for.  We all know when someone calls us out regarding sin in our lives we get defensive.  It’s always a challenge, it’s awkward holding one of our f...  Read More

Good Morning “If You Know You Know.”  Today we are in Psalm 31.Jesus made 7 statements while hanging on The Cross suffering for you and me.  They were, in order, loosely phrased here:1) “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they’re doing,” Luke 23:34 (I believe this comment was directed not just at the Romans but at all sinners - us.)2) To the thief next to Him on the cross, “Today, you ...  Read More

Good Morning “Thankful We Get to Worship.”  Today we are in Psalm 30.  David had been through it!  As a result of his sin, he’d suffered horrible loss and destruction of his household.  He fled for his life.  With The Lords Temple completed he now gets relief from his trouble.  He rejoices in Gods deliverance and care.  He rejoices in praise!  David rejoices that he “gets” to worship God.We live i...  Read More