Thirsty Thursday: Psalm 48 – Showing Off
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Thirsty Thursday: Psalm 48 – Showing Off

Great is the Lord, and most worthy of praise, in the city of our God, his holy mountain. For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end. (Psalm 48:1, 14) “Showing Off” Next Monday is July 4. All across this country we will be celebrating the day our forefathers declared independence from England...

Thirsty Thursday: Psalm 46 – R-E-L-A-X
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Thirsty Thursday: Psalm 46 – R-E-L-A-X

God is our strong refuge; he is truly our helper in times of trouble…He says, “Stop your striving and recognize that I am God! I will be exalted over the nations! I will be exalted over the earth!” The Lord who commands armies is on our side! The God of Jacob is our protector! (Psalm...

Thirsty Thursday: Psalm 45 – Suit Up!
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Thirsty Thursday: Psalm 45 – Suit Up!

Be here—the king is wild for you.     Since he’s your lord, adore him.   (Psalm 45:11, The Message) “Suit Up!” I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but we are knee-deep in “wedding season” right now. We were recently at a Lake Michigan beach and watched as two different wedding parties vied for just the perfect photo op....

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Thirsty Thursday: Psalm 42 – Living Water

As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?  Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. (Psalm 42:1-2; 11)...

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Thirsty Thursday: Psalm 44 – Boasting Boldly

In God we make our boast all day long, and we will praise your name forever! (Psalm 44:8) I recently saw a bumper sticker that read, “It’s not about the miles you’ve covered…it’s about the memories you’ve collected.” The sticker featured the symbol of a hiker on one side, and it was proudly and prominently displayed on the tailgate...