But as for me, I am poor and needy; come quickly to me, O God.You are my help and my deliverer; Lord, do not delay. (Psalm 70:5) Emergency! You may not be old enough to remember it, but in January 1972 an exciting new television show hit the air waves. (OK, you may not be old enough...
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Thirsty Thursday: Psalm 69 – Strategic Thanksgiving
I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.This will please the Lord more than an ox, more than a bull with its horns and hooves.The poor will see and be glad—you who seek God, may your hearts live! (Psalm 69:30-32) Strategic Thanksgiving “No matter where you are or what you’re going through, you can...
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Thirsty Thursday: Psalm 68 – Worship as Warfare
May God arise, may his enemies be scattered; may his foes flee before him.May you blow them away like smoke— as wax melts before the fire, may the wicked perish before God. But may the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; may they be happy and joyful. (Psalm 68:1-3) Worship as Warfare Last week we commemorated Veterans Day in the...
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Thirsty Thursday: Psalm 66 – The Power of Praise
Come and hear, all you who fear God; let me tell you what he has done for me. I cried out to him with my mouth; his praise was on my tongue. If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened;but God has surely listened and has heard my prayer. Praise be to God, who has not rejected my...
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Thirsty Thursday: Psalm 65 – Halloween Parties
What joy for those you choose to bring near, those who live in your holy courts.What festivities await us inside your holy Temple. (Psalm 65:4, NLT) Halloween Parties This week was Halloween, and for West Michigan we actually had a pretty good night for it! For some people, Halloween means figuring out creative costumes, loading...