Tag Archives: Abundant Living

First Verse: a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 3

“O Lord, I have so many enemies; so many are against me.” (Psalm 3:1, NLT) We have an enemy who seeks to not only make our lives miserable (he is much more destructive than that), but desires to keep us blind, in … Continue reading

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First Verse: a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 2

“Why are the nations so angry? Why do they waste their time with futile plans?” (Psalm 2:1, NLT) Merriam Webster describes anger as: “a strong feeling of being upset or annoyed because of something wrong or bad: the feeling that … Continue reading

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First Verse: a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 1

“Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.” (Psalm 1:1, NLT) Seems everyone has an opinion.  Family.  Friends.  Coworkers.  Strangers.  Mostly with good intentions, I’m sure. … Continue reading

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First Verse: a journey through the Psalms

Four years ago I attended a prayer retreat and began a new chapter of my prayer journey. Vic Black, U.S. prayer director for The Navigators, introduced me to the concept of journaling the Psalms in the first person, as though God … Continue reading

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Little Light

Little Light floated about, shining her light as brightly as she could. “Oh Daddy,” she said, floating up and down excitedly. “I’m bigger this year. I’m bigger. I just know it.” Daddy Light smiled down at Little Light. “Yes, Little … Continue reading

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