I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. I will glory in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together. (Psalm 34:1-3) What’s Your Story? I remember reading an article about the history of stand-up comedy in America. It’s fascinating. Popular performance trends...
Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous! Praise from the upright is beautiful. Praise the LORD with the harp; make melody to Him with an instrument of ten strings. Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy. (Psalm 33:1-3) March Madness Last week, we experienced a resurgence of “March Madness.” No, it’s...
Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man against whom the Lord counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. (Psalm 32:1-2, ESV) Clean Up! Clean Up! My kids grew up in the age of Barney & Friends (remember that one?) They didn’t actually watch the show very often...
Into your hands I commit my spirit; deliver me, Lord, my faithful God…My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies. (Psalm 31:5, 15) Our Father’s Hands I still remember my dad’s hands. It’s been almost four years since he died on Good Friday last year. He was 87, and he had lived a...
You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever. (Psalm 30:11-12) Living Out of Joy Before I became a Pastor and eventually a Church Planter, I served for over a...
