Category Archives: Abundant Living

First Verse, a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 10

“O Lord, why do you stand so far away? Why do you hide when I am in trouble?” (Psalm 10:1, NLT) Does God move? In my Christian discipleship, I had been taught that our holy God cannot be in the presence … Continue reading

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First Verse, a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 9

“I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done.” (Psalm 9:1, NLT) Why is it I only find it easy tell others about something marvelous the Lord has done after … Continue reading

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First Verse, a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 8

“O our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens.” (Psalm 8:1, NLT) What’s in a name?  My daughter and her husband are expecting their first baby (and our first grand baby!).  I’m not … Continue reading

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First Verse: a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 7

“I come to you for protection, O my God. Save me from my persecutors—rescue me!” (Psalm 7:1, NLT) I have a confession. I typically do not watch (or read, or listen to) the news. I have my reasons why I do not, … Continue reading

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First Verse: a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 6

“Lord, don’t rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your rage.” (Psalm 6:1, NLT) I don’t know about you, but as I parent, I have often lost my cool.  Now that my children are adults (and an almost adult) … Continue reading

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