I am thinking about ‘worship’ a lot lately. Can’t get over the feeling that something is missing, something is wrong. I’m talking about in the church in general, at least as I have experienced it. I remember hearing the story behind the song “The Heart of Worship”, and as I reviewed this video, I can…
Author: Norm
betrayal
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 35 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: They do not speak peaceably, but devise false accusations against those who live quietly in the land. [Psalm 35:20] David has been betrayed, and he is deeply hurt. This psalm expresses that hurt, and his desire for his betrayers to hurt like him. David describes how he had cared for these people [Psalm 35:13-14],…
chaos theory
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 34 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: A righteous man may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all; he protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken. [Psalm 34:19-20] David wrote this psalm after God helped him escape from king Achish [1 Samuel 21:10-15; Abimelech means ‘my father and king’ and is probably a title,…
Sing Joyfully
I’ve asked Tony DeKoter, principle at Quisqueya Christian School in Port Au Prince, Haiti, to share his reflections on the readings for this week. Tony and Mary have been serving in Haiti for three years, you can read more at their blog, Hope For Haiti. Psalm 33 Praise Him. Praise Him. Praise Him. Holy. Holy. Holy….
I Will Instruct You
I’ve asked Tony DeKoter, principle at Quisqueya Christian School in Port Au Prince, Haiti, to share his reflections on the readings for this week. Tony and Mary have been serving in Haiti for three years, you can read more at their blog, Hope For Haiti. Psalm 32 What powerful words at the beginning of this Psalm:…
The Wind Beneath Our Wings
I’ve asked Tony DeKoter, principle at Quisqueya Christian School in Port Au Prince, Haiti, to share his reflections on the readings for this week. Tony and Mary have been serving in Haiti for three years, you can read more at their blog, Hope For Haiti. Psalm 31 Once again I hear that God is my Refuge,…
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not be silent
You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever. [Psalm 30:11-12]
Our Journey of Joy
I’ve asked Tony DeKoter, principle at Quisqueya Christian School in Port Au Prince, Haiti, to share his reflections on the readings for this week. Tony and Mary have been serving in Haiti for three years, you can read more at their blog, Hope For Haiti. Psalm 30 Once again David is in communion with God. In…
A Hymn of Praise to our Creator God
I’ve asked Tony DeKoter, principle at Quisqueya Christian School in Port Au Prince, Haiti, to share his reflections on the readings for this week. Tony and Mary have been serving in Haiti for three years, you can read more at their blog, Hope For Haiti. Psalm 29 The voice of the Lord over the waters reminds…