For about two decades, I have been using the book of Psalms as the scaffold for my prayer life. It is a simple plan. I simply look at the calendar, today its January 1. I open my Bible, turn to Psalm 1 and use it to give me the language for whatever I am praying … More Why You Should Pray the Psalms
For many years, I have read the psalter as part of my daily devotions every month. Don’t be impressed. It really isn’t that hard, but it is a discipline. It started when I read somewhere that during the 17th century (I think), one Presbyterian group in Scotland (It might have been the Scottish Covenanters) required … More Liturgies for a Three Part Day
I could have made this a much longer post, but decided to keep it as simple as I could. Use the Scripture in your prayer. Why? Three reasons: Because you will pray better. Because you will pray more in line with God’s will. Because you will be less bored and more engaged in your prayers. … More Use the Scripture in Your Prayer
Monday is for Discussion Five principles from Psalm 106. You can search them out for yourself in the Psalm, they are all clear enough. But in the interest of brevity let me just state them and ask a few questions. It forgets its past. It murmurs against God. It yokes itself to false gods. It … More How a Nation Destroys Its Greatness
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