By Mark Scott “Blessed art Thou, O Lord our God, King of the universe, who brings forth bread from the earth.” Our Jewish friends call this the Traditional Ha-Motzi Blessing, which is recited before eating bread on the Sabbath. Psalm 65 may be something like a predecessor to that prayer. It praises God for his […]
By David Faust These questions coordinate with Engage Your Faith and This Week with the Word. Sunday School Lesson Text: Psalm 65:1-13 1. Do you find bowing a natural response to God? Why, or why not? How often do you physically bow before the Lord in prayer? 2. Practically speaking, in your own daily life […]
By David Faust These questions coordinate with Engage Your Faith and This Week with the Word. Sunday School Lesson Text: Psalm 96 1. Do you think of the word worship as a noun or a verb? What images come to mind when you hear that word? Are there positive or negative feelings associated with it? […]
By Mark Scott The Psalms improve your song. If your song is exuberant, a psalm will sound like seventy-six trombones in a marching band. If your song is a lament, the psalm will sound like the blues. For every season of the heart, there is a psalm. Much like the preaching of Jesus, there is […]
By David Faust Can you identify an English word that uses all the vowels including Y? Unquestionably! Language is nuanced. A cartoon declares, “There’s a big difference between ‘Let’s eat Grandma’ and ‘Let’s eat, Grandma.’ Punctuation saves lives!” Language is also fun. A bright red sign fastened to a door said, “This door is alarmed.” […]
