By David Faust Psalms 120 through 134 are known as “Songs of Ascent.” Jewish tradition connected these 15 chapters with the 15 steps of the temple where worshippers stood and sang; but there’s another reason they’re called “Songs of Ascent.” The Israelites sang these psalms as they ascended the hills toward Jerusalem to attend […]
By David Faust Nobody wants to be a crybaby. From childhood we learn to keep our emotions in check and to stifle embarrassing tears. But some tears are necessary. Like rain after a drought, tears can penetrate and soften a heart that’s hard and dry. Like a hot shower after a hard day’s work, […]
By David Faust Psalm 119:65-112 When I was a boy my parents taught me to say a simple but profound prayer at the dinner table: “God is great, God is good, and we thank him for this food.” “God is great”—so wise you can’t outfox him, so strong you can’t defeat him, so smart […]
By David Faust Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in God’s Word. Appropriately enough, the theme of the chapter is praising God for his revealed truth. Located at the heart of the Bible, it reminds us to treasure the Bible in our hearts. This remarkable portion of Scripture is an acrostic poem divided into […]
By David Faust Psalm 118 Cook a meal, and minutes later hungry diners will consume the fruit of your labors. Build a stone wall, and others will admire your work a century from now. It’s hard work—and an art—to lay bricks and stones. A stone wall adds character and curb appeal to a property’s landscape. […]
