Building on the Foundation

What an incredible book Psalms is! I have always loved the Psalms; they share a special place in my heart. It’s easy to identify with them, seek comfort from them, and simply enjoy their beauty, yet there is always a deeper layer to them. They contain doctrine and prophecy in abundance and even the deeper message God has for each one of us. Most of the Psalms were written by David, a man after God’s own heart, and each one was a song written to the creator He loved. Growing up, as part of our schooling, we read a psalm every day, and it has been something I’ve gotten away from. I think it’s about time to revisit the Psalms and explore the beauty, wildness, and the voice of God in each one. Join me for thoughts on the Psalms as we read through some of the most beautiful poetry ever written and see through the eyes of men deep in a romance with their creator.  I thought about starting with my favorite Psalm, 119, but as I read through Psalm one, a couple of key things jumped out to ...

Sometimes, it’s really hard to get into a book. The story just isn’t grabbing your attention, you’re not in the mood for a mystery that day, or maybe your mind is just too busy to read and focus. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve tried to get into a book on a particular day, and I just couldn’t do it. The Bible can feel like that a lot of times, but the good news for us is that the Bible has a section for every attention span. Got a five-second attention span? No problem! Read a Proverb. Looking at the Bible like any other book can be problematic, though. How many times have you picked up an instruction manual, read just the end, and tried to operate the machinery to no avail? You don’t know any of the rules for good and safe operation, you don’t know that you’re supposed to let the machine cool off when it gets too hot, and you don’t know what it’s even supposed to be used for! Failed attempts to shave the family dog with a chainsaw are usually a result of only reading the end of t...