Tag Archives: Abundant Living

First Verse, a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 66

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Jill English Johnston

Sing to the Lord, all the earth! Psalm 66:1, TLB I love the awesomeness of being able to access Scripture online, be able to type in a word and have every verse it appears in show up in a list for … Continue reading →

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First Verse, a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 65, part 2

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Jill English Johnston

To you, God, in Tziyon, silence is praise; and vows to you are to be fulfilled. Psalm 65:1, OJB The mention of a vow creates an interesting couplet to the verse. Praise. Vow fulfilled. Or as other translations put it, promises kept … Continue reading →

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First Verse, a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 65

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Jill English Johnston

God of Zion, to you even silence is praise. Psalm 65:1a, CEB Sometimes, after a very busy, people-filled time, when I’m driving in the car alone, I will turn off the radio, and let quiet fill the place. A few … Continue reading →

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First Verse, a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 63

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Jill English Johnston

O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water. Psalm 63:1, NLT Here in Texas, we know dry. When … Continue reading →

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First Verse, a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 62

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Jill English Johnston

Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. Psalm 62:1, NIV Rest. After a busy holiday season, rest sounds good. My daughter recently commented having kids of your own definitely makes you appreciate all the work your parents put into making … Continue reading →

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