Psalms: God is the Answer

The conclusion of our Psalms series was focused on Psalm 146.  This Psalm asks a very important question “Who can you trust?”  Certainly all of us have tried to trust various people and felt like we’ve gotten burned.  This Psalm agrees that will be the typical outcome because all men are mortal …eventually their body will … Read more

Psalms: God is Worthy of Praise

On Sunday we tackled Psalm 113, which is a Psalm of praise to God who is worthy of our praise.  When we find ourselves in what might appear to be a hopeless situation it can be overwhelming.  The circumstances surrounding this Psalm or song, were certainly hopeless.  The Israelite people had been enslaved and oppressed … Read more

Psalms: God is Satisfying for the Soul

In the 63rd Psalm we see King David, weary and empty.  His son Absalom has decided to attempt to overthrow his father and as a result David has taken his household and those closest to him into the Judean wilderness to hide.  Facing betrayal, threats, being displaced from the palace, and not having access to the … Read more

Psalms: God is Our Refuge and Strength

More than likely, Psalm 46 takes us back to the days of Hezekiah, the king of Judah.  The Assyrian army led by the evil king Sennacherib was ready to come against Judah to destroy them.  In 2nd Kings 18, we find Sennacherib trying to intimidate Hezekiah and the people with filthy lies about God.  However, … Read more