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psalm 15 reflections

Posted on May 9, 2012 by stevek

Purity comes to mind. God invites us to a way of life that has benefits. When we live this way (outlined in Psalm 15) we are strong. Our character matters to God. Our words are precious. God is interested in … Continue reading →

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still reading the Psalms

Posted on April 25, 2012 by stevek

Yes, Psalm 13 came alive this morning for 4 men at MARK Centre in Abbotsford. The cry of the Psalmist matches the cries of hundreds of people praying for a precious young woman named Jessica in a coma in hospital … Continue reading →

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psalm 11

Posted on April 11, 2012 by stevek

“The Lord examines the righteous” – this is God’s role and no one else’s. God examines, God knows the hearts of people. We don’t do this for each other. We are not meant to fear what others think of our … Continue reading →

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Psalm 9

Posted on March 28, 2012 by stevek

I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. (v.1-2) David chose to worship … Continue reading →

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Psalm 3

Posted on February 15, 2012 by stevek

1 O LORD, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! 2 Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.” …worry, accusations, stress are around this idea that God will not come through for us. … Continue reading →

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identity and expansion themes in Psalm 2

Posted on February 8, 2012 by stevek

Psalm 2:7-8 He said to me, “You are my son; today I have become your father. Ask me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.” Identity: We know we are sons and … Continue reading →

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delighting in God and his Word

Posted on February 1, 2012 by stevek

Psalm 1 encourages delighting in God and his Word. Delight points to more than duty or obligation or even discipline. We are back to Psalm 1 after reading through the Psalms twice now in the last 6 and a half … Continue reading →

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Psalm 150

Posted on January 25, 2012 by stevek

There is something about this choice to praise God that excites me today. We need to praise the Lord in the face of any and every challenge. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Psalm 150 1 Praise the … Continue reading →

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Psalm 149

Posted on January 18, 2012 by stevek

“May the praise of God be in their mouths and a double-edged sword in their hands” These two truths go hand in hand. If you don’t praise God you won’t be effective in relationships and ministry with people. Praising God … Continue reading →

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“at his command they were created”

Posted on January 11, 2012 by stevek

PSALM 148 Praise is the word that resounds throughout this psalm. “at his command they were created…” God is the Creator, the Initiator of all things. How is he still creating and initiating? He issued his command and they came … Continue reading →

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