Lament dominates the psalms. That seems ironic considering the books name, "Songs of Praise,. But here we find words to express our frustration and anger.
Author: whatsontheneedlestoday
I am a follower of Christ, wife to Matt, and mother to Rosie and Elijah (22 year old twins), Josiah (19), and Zach (17). I have a Masters in Ministry and in Theological Studies from Bethel College (Indiana) and am newly licensed as a pastor in the Missionary Church. I am a life-long Hoosier. I substitute teach and I work in a knitting store. Thus the name of my blog. Occasionally I might share what is on my actual needles. You never know...
My random thoughts on Ravi and Psalm 4
This isn't going to be my normal Psalm post though I have included Psalm 4 in it. I called this blog "What's on the Needles Today?" because it has a double meaning. It doesn't just mean what I am knitting (though I am currently knitting an open sweater vest/cardigan in a dusty purple if you… Continue reading My random thoughts on Ravi and Psalm 4
Salvation belongs to God
Psalm 3 is written out of a context that you may or may not resonate with, but the point is still true.
Craving Jesus
Matthew 5:6 is this week's verse. What does it mean to hunger and thirst for righteousness?
A Royal Psalm
This psalm is one of the most quoted in the New Testament. It is there that this psalm gains a fresh meaning. But to understand that new interpretation, we should know its original meaning and context first.
Blessed are the meek.
"Meekness is a hope rooted in God that leads to faithful responses even in the face of adversity."
The rest of the story
What does the rest of Psalm 1 say and what choice will you make today?
A Tree By a Stream
What does Psalm 1 say about a blessed person? Why are they blessed? The answer begs the question, where is your delight today?
Contradiction
Jesus says "Blessed are those who mourn." That doesn't make sense. Let's look at the meaning of this word blessed to understand this better and find some comfort.
Beginning Something New
What will we study this year? How will we deepen our relationship with God this year?
