The Thirteenth Decade of Psalms: Introduction: One of the features of the modern evangelical world is that we hear conflicting voices. On the one hand we hear those calling for radical “discipleship” ...
Psalm 128/Deuteronomic Blessing
Psalm 127/Enemies in the Gate
The Thirteenth Decade of Psalms: Introduction: We live in a generation that wants to define family in radically perverse and demented ways. In times like this, it is easy to allow phrases like the ...
Psalm 126/Like Those Who Dream
The Thirteenth Decade of Psalms: Introduction: The word eucatastrophe was coined by J.R.R. Tolkien, and it refers to a deliverance when all was thought to be lost. There was no possible way . . ...
Psalm 125/Like the Mountains of Zion
The Thirteenth Decade of Psalms: Sermon Video Introduction: This psalm is the next in the psalms of ascent (120-134)—a psalm that would be sung as pilgrims made their way up to Jerusalem. ...
Psalm 124/Like a Bird in the Bracken
Sermon Video The Thirteenth Decade of Psalms: Introduction: When you consider the peril our nation is currently in, and you reflect on the fact that this psalm came up as the text for this ...
Psalm 123/Obedience and Vindication
The Thirteenth Decade of Psalms: Introduction: This psalm contains a marked contrast between the eyes of faith, which look to the Lord, the God of all heaven, and the blind eyes of insolent unbelief, which see nothing as they ought to. Unbelief and pride are the chains that anchor the ungodly soul to this earth, …
Psalm 122/Christ our Jerusalem
Sermon Video The Thirteenth Decade of Psalms: Introduction: This psalm is not exactly a pilgrimage psalm, but is more like a psalm that anticipates great rejoicing upon arriving at the destination ...
Psalm 121/Jehovah Keeps
Sermon Video The Thirteenth Decade of Psalms: Introduction: This psalm is a brief word of great encouragement. God’s providential care is true help, and it is a help that is promised to everyone ...
Why “America the Beautiful”?
We had another successful psalm sing yesterday, with hundreds in attendance. It was glorious, and the Lord was kind as always. Thanks to all of you who prayed for us, and who have supported us in various ...
Some Free Information About Our Psalm Sings
Below is an email I sent to our congregation ahead of tonight’s Psalm Sing. FYI. First the reminder, and then three points of encouragement. We are holding another Flash Psalm Sing today at 5 pm in Friendship Square. I really hope to see you there, along with all of your cousins. Please bring your Cantus, …