[:en]WHAT WE BRING BACK David wrote Psalms with a series of couplets contrasting the wicked and the righteous. He affirmed God’s fathfulness to those who trust the Lord: “Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon swither” (Ps. 37:1-2)… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/25/19)[:]
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[:en]The Book of Psalms is the hymnbook of the Bible. This last psalm summarizes the importance of praise and worship. “Praise” is used 13 times in this chapter. The Psalmist answers where, why, how, and who should we praise the Lord. Where – In His sanctuary, in His mighty heavens. That means anywhere (v. 1)… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 150[:]
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[:en]One kind of praising the Lord is through singing. As we face difficulties, it is an opportunity to have a new faith and sing a new song. We are to praise His name with dancing and make music with tambourine and harp (v. 3). We are to sing on our bed (v. 5) and in… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 149[:]
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[:en]The word “PRAISE” is mentioned 13 times. The Psalmist wanted everyone and every creature and anything in creation to praise the Lord. The heavens – Angels, heavenly host, sun, moon, shining stars, highest heavens, waters above the skies, all must praise Him (vs. 1-6) The earth – Sea, ocean, sea creatures, lightnings, hail, snow, clouds… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 148[:]
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[:en]It is good to sing praises to our God. It is pleasant and fitting to praise Him! (v. 1) Why God is worthy of praise: He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (v. 2) He is mighty in power and limitless in understainding (v. 5) He sustains the humble and cast out the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 147[:]
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[:en]The Psalmist praised the Lord all his life. He sang praises to God as long as he lives. Reasons why we have to praise the Lord: He is our help and hope (v. 3) He is the creator of everything (v. 6a) He remains faithful forever (v. 6b) He upholds the cause of the oppressed … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 146[:]
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[:en]BUILDING COMMUNITY What is the difference between “community” and “club”? “Community” is a place where the person you least want to live stays, says Henri Nouwen. While a “club” is a place with people we want to live with. Anyone can form a club; it takes grace, shared vision, and hard work to form a… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/24/19)[:]
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[:en]David’s description of God: He is a Great Lord and worthy of praise (v. 3) He does awesome deeds, mighty acts and wondeerful works (vs. 4-6) He is good and righteous (v. 7) He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love (vs. 8-9) He is faithful to all His promises and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 145[:]
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[:en]This is a battle song of David: The Lord of God is the one who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle (v. 1) The Lord would come down to help me fight the battle (vs. 5-7) I will sing a new song on the ten-stringed lyre and make a music to you… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalms 144[:]
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[:en]DIDN’T GET CREDIT? During the 1950s and 1960s, three actresses – Audrey Hepburn, Natalie Wood and Deborah Kerr were very popular with their compelling performances. But the one who contributed to the classic films’ successes was actually due to Marni Nexon, who dubbed the voices for each of those leading ladies. But she was completely… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/23/19)[:]