Play Skillfully READ Psalm 33:1-22 Sing a new song of praise to him; play skillfully on the harp, and sing with joy. Psalm 33:3 The Hebrew expression translated here as “play skillfully” literally means “to do well in playing music.” The verb “to be skillful” comes from the Hebrew root that means “good,” and is…

Finally, I Confessed READ Psalm 32:1-11  Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the LORD.” And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone. Psalm 32:5 Psalm 32 expresses David’s joy in experiencing the freedom of God’s…

The Roller Coaster of Genuine Faith READ Psalm 30:1-12 You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy. Psalm 30:11 My children like to ride roller coasters. So, as a dutiful father, I often join them. I actually enjoy some roller coasters, the…

In the Darkest Valley READ Psalm 23:1-6  Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. Psalm 23:4 We are in difficult financial times, and our own emotional well-being often sinks with the Dow Jones Industrial…

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