I have been talking to a number of people of late who seem to be in the doldrums in relationship to God. They love Him. They believe in Him. They are seeking to follow Him. And they can’t sense His presence. Historically, they have many biblical compatriots. The people of God are not immune from … More Psalm 44 and the Silence of God
Weekend Musings Got this off of the Sacrificial Poets Facebook page. It is titled THE VOICE OF JUSTICE.
Wednesday is for Prayer I was reflecting on the devastation that many must be feeling in light of their experience in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri and felt David’s “how long Oh God” of Psalm 13 was appropriate. I hope you will read the Psalm and let it move you to pray for all those in … More When the Silence of God is Deafening: The Soul’s Refuge
Monday Discussion There is a passion among 20-somethings that needs to be harnessed for the gospel. And among a growing number, it is happening. May God raise up thousands of “propane poets” in every field of endeavour, every branch of art, in every corner of every little hamlet and every major city, that the glory … More A New Generation’s Voice and Passion for Christ
Sunday Musings But You Remained mps 8 / 1983 But you remained After I told you all Tore the whitewash off the wall You remained.
Friday is for Heart Songs My son has a new poem up on Youtube.com. He now has a new book of 50 of his poems (available on Amazon). You can see it below. Great, raw, honest stuff. Proud of you, son.
Friday is for Heart Songs YEARNING FOR MORE Make room Lord Expand my heart Stretch my spirit Ignite my passion Energize my resolve To go anywhere Do anything Pay any price Endure any hardship Dismiss any ridicule For the glory of Your name For the spread of Your kingdom For the expression of Your mercy … More Yearning for More of an Infinite God is Serious Work
Friday is for Heart Songs When your heart is broken, when your hope is dim, when you feel forsaken, when fear has captured your heart, when his presence feels distant, Psalm 13 is good place to go. Poems for Psalms (Another addition to “The Poetry Project”) Suggested by Psalm 13 Where is the Welcoming Light? … More When God Doesn’t Listen
Sunday Afternoon Musings Part of “The Poetry Project” (Prayers for Psalm Readers) from January 4, 2010 Suggested by Psalm 19:7-14 Prove Your Words Solid Words. Laws. Testimonies. Precepts. Commandments. The fear of the Lord. and rules. More to be desired than gold? Sweeter than honey? Make it so Lord. Give me life. But first give … More Prove Your Word
Wednesday is for Prayer Two things to notice and reflect upon when reading/thinking about the psalms. One, the presence of lament—-whole Psalms and portions of many others are given over to lament. Two, the almost complete absence of lament in the songs of 21st century Christians. Maybe one of the reasons we are so weak … More A Morning Prayer of Confession
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