Author: Kathy Sheldon Davis
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My Temporary Life – Psalm 39
During this end-of-harvest time and these days when many celebrate Halloween, I see reminders of how short our time on earth is. Life as we know it now will not stay the same. “O Lord, make me know my end and what is the measure of my days; let me know how fleeting I am” (Psalm…
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Don’t Leave Me, O God – Psalm 38
The tone the writer uses in Psalm 38 describes the pain of the remorse he feels for his wrongdoing. The title and byline are Do Not Forsake Me, O Lord – A Psalm of David, for the memorial offering. “… There is no health in my bones because of my sin. For my iniquities have gone over…
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My Faith and Political Debate – Psalm 37
The rise of political noise in the media keeps bringing Psalm 37 to mind, where it says getting all worked up about things is bound to bring trouble. The word fret is defined as becoming anxious, agitated, worried, or annoyed. The Bible says we should stop going there. “Cease from anger and forsake wrath; fret…