Category: Bible Reading
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God is the Boss – Psalm 33
One thing I love about this mini Bible study is discovering how the scriptures speak so clearly for themselves. I need merely highlight what I see, and understanding comes. Psalm 33 reminds me that God is God. “The Lord brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; he frustrates the plans of the peoples. The counsel of…
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How to Manage Guilt – Psalm 32
Haven’t we all entertained thoughts like these? I know some would say what I did was wrong, but hey, it wasn’t that bad. I didn’t hurt anyone. Somehow it’s twisting my perspective and messing with me, but I just have an overactive conscience. Psalm 32 offers healthier thinking. “I acknowledged my sin to you, and I…
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He Puts Me in that Safe Place – Psalm 31
God knows the distress of my soul. This is the line in Psalm 31 that catches my attention now when my heart is hungry to hear it. He knows and sees where I’m hurting, and he puts me in a secure place. The cause of my gladness and rejoicing – he loves, he sees, he…
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It Hurts, but I will Praise Him – Psalm 30
My family experienced the death of a dear lady this past week, and I cannot prevent my attention from riveting onto the themes of sadness and mourning in Psalm 30. Once again, though we were assured of our preparedness, and we understand it must be, our hearts are aching at her passing. But notice both…
