Posts from June 2021

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Independence Day

by Bob

A song and prayer for the coming Independence Day from Psalm 33:12-22: Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance.  The LORD looks from heaven; He sees all the sons of men; from His dwelling place He looks out on all the inhabitants of the […]

Declare His Mighty Acts

by Bob

One of the major ways that David, the writer of Psalm 145, praises God is by telling others of God’s greatness (vv. 3 and 6).  Another is in his command to pass on the memory of God’s mighty acts to the next generation.      One generation shall praise Thy works to another, and shall […]

Psalm 145:3-6 – God’s Resumé

by Bob

Today, many people tell of their greatness using a tool called a resume.  A typical resume tells of one’s educational, vocational, and civic accomplishments; special training qualifications; and any awards or other public recognitions.  It’s often required as part of a job application, or may be used to provide metrics for a promotion or advancement […]

Vacation Bible School

by Bob

Paul wrote to Timothy in 2 Timothy 3:14-17:    You, however, continue in the things you have learned and become convinced of, knowing from whom you have learned them;    And that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which […]

Psalm 145

by Bob

Psalm 145 has become my favorite psalm over the years…for several reasons.  One is that it opens and closes with a practice that transforms our life and worship.  David, the writer of this psalm, blesses the name of LORD.      I will extol Thee, my God, O King; and I will bless Thy name […]