Everything that the psalmist has written in Psalm 119 to this point, and especially the last couple of stanzas, culminates in this passage. He has sought God’s love, God’s protection, even God’s comfort. And here, he finds God himself. You can see this passage in Psalm 119:57-60: [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Psalm 119:57-60″] The main thrust of…
Coffee Break – 05.07.2018
On this day in history: In 558, the dome of the church of St. Sophia in Constantinople collapsed. It was immediately rebuilt as ordered by Justinian. In 1789, the first U.S. Presidential Inaugural Ball was held in New York City. And in 1946, Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering Corp. was founded. The company was later renamed Sony….
Memorize Scripture: Psalm 119:53-56
The main thrust of this stanza is that God provides comfort during times of suffering. In this passage, that comfort comes in the form of song. Take a look at this passage for yourself in Psalm 119:53-56: [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Psalm 119:53-56″] When you are in the midst of suffering, your first response probably isn’t to…
Matthew’s Introduction Of Jesus
Matthew’s gospel is clearly written to an audience that was primarily Jewish, and with his opening statement, he jumps right in with an immediate connection between the life of Jesus and the much broader story of the descendants of Abraham. Throughout his book, Matthew will draw people to the conclusion over and over again that…
Being A Pat Of Butter
I ran across this quote from Minnesota radio personality Garrison Keillor. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Being A Pat Of Butter”] By way of disclaimer, I know nothing about this man, other than what I just read in a quick Google search. I can’t vouch for his website, his radio show, or his books. But this quote is…
Book Review – All Things Bright And Strange by James Markert
This is not the first book by James Markert that I have read and enjoyed. Not too long ago, I read and reviewed another book by Markert, The Angel’s Share, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I entered into this novel expecting no less, and I was not disappointed. All Things Bright And Strange is once again…