I will listen to what God the Lord says; he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants—but let them not turn to folly. Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land. (Psalm 85:8-9) Life is difficult. It’s hard to navigate the ups and downs of daily life, even in the best of...
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Thirsty Thursday – Psalm 84 – Making the Most of the Journey
How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty!My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord;my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. (Psalm 84:1-2) Making the Most of the Journey This week marks three years since the COVID-19 pandemic came onto our radar here at The Living Well Church. I remember how...
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Thirsty Thursday – Psalm 83
O God, do not remain silent; do not turn a deaf ear, do not stand aloof, O God. Let them know that you, whose name is the Lord—that you alone are Most High over all the earth. (Psalm 83:1,18) Do Something! In 1996 the American Council for the United Nations established the Millennium Project, an international think...
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Thirsty Thursday – Psalm 82
God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment. Arise, O God, and judge the earth; for you shall inherit all the nations! (Psalm 82:1, 8) God’s Politics It’s impossible to escape the political debates that rage on and on, day after day—in our own country and throughout the world. Whether those...