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First Verse, a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 36

Sin whispers to the wicked, deep within their hearts. They have no fear of God at all. (Psalm 36:1, NLT) Why is it when I read the Psalms and the Psalmist talks about the “wicked,” I automatically think about the … Continue reading

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First Verse, a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 35

O Lord, oppose those who oppose me. Fight those who fight against me. (Psalm 35:1, NLT) So let’s get real. I started this Psalm months ago. And here I am, still, with the blog not finished and two weeks overdue. … Continue reading

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First Verse, a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 34

I will praise the lord at all times.  I will constantly speak his praises. (Psalm 34:1, NLT) It has been two and a half months since we rolled the calendar to 2015. We are now seventy six days into the … Continue reading

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First Verse, a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 33

Let the godly sing for joy to the Lord; it is fitting for the pure to praise him. (Psalm 33:1, NLT) Music has a way of stirring emotions within us.  Joy, excitement, passion, sorrow, expectation.   Music can lift us up, sooth … Continue reading

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First Verse, a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 32

Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight! (Psalm 32:1, NLT) The dry sand blasts my face again as another icy gust of wind whips around me in a frenzy.  I clamp my eyes shut, … Continue reading

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