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Reflections of the Psalms – Psalm 90

Posted on: September 24th, 2023

Many translations include the subtitle, “A Prayer of Moses, the man of God”. If the subtitle is correct, then Psalm 90 is probably one of the oldest, if not the oldest, of the psalms. In many ways, the Scriptures are like a “time machine” in which a person can be instantly transported to other ages more…

The Wisdom of Prudence

Posted on: September 17th, 2023

“Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, and a stone will come back on him who starts it rolling” (Proverbs 26:27). “The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it” (Proverbs 27:12). “Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits more…

Assuming The Better

Posted on: September 10th, 2023

Those who have made a study of such matters tell us that we tend to measure up to what certain peers expect of us. If those to whom we look as leaders or models indicate their high hopes for us, we strive to meet those goals. If they indicate a lack of trust in us, more…

Reflections of the Psalms – Psalms 89

Posted on: September 3rd, 2023

At first glance, this psalm seems to be a song of praise to God and the covenant relationship that He established with Israel. However, at verse 39, the praise turns to distress and a plea for understanding, because the promise that God had made with Israel had “seemingly” been broken by the Lord. The fact more…

Examples Of Selfish People

Posted on: August 27th, 2023

Romans 15:4 states that “whatever things were written before were written for our learning that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.” Many of the “things” written in the Bible are examples, both positive and negative, from which we are able to learn how we are or are not to more…