~Video Version~ ************************** Psalm 117 Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples. For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord. This is a very short Psalm with very powerful words, pointed words. It is short, with brevity valued, and yet broadly inviting. "Praise the Lord, all you nations; exalt him, all you peoples!" And there is expansive love, pointed at you, both big and direct. “For great is his lo…

~Video Version~ ------------------------------------ Inside buildings we can control our world. We can make it a wonderful dwelling place. We can control the lighting, turn them on or off, or dim them. We can adjust the temperature. We can control the lighting. turn them on or off, or dim them. We can adjust the temperature. We can fill it with man-made furniture and be quite comfortable, sheltered from sun and rain, making it a wonderful dwelling place. When out in creation, it’s God’s …

~Video Version~ -------------------------------------- Psalm 81:16 But I would feed you with the finest wheat; I would satisfy you with wild honey from the rock. I’ve become familiar with water from the rock through our study of Exodus, and building on the Rock, trusting in the rock-solid foundation that Jesus is. But wild honey from the rock, and the finest of wheat? That’s above and beyond. The context is turning back and listening to God, and trusting in Him in all that He provides. His p…

~Video Version~ ************************* Psalm 64 Hear me, O God, as I voice my complaint; Wait, is it ok to complain? Well, I’m certain God is big enough to handle our complaints. Many of the prophets complained---to God that is. Philippians says to do everything without complaining, but with our emotions and feelings we can be brutally honest with God. Back to Psalm 64… Hear me, O God, as I voice my complaint; Protect my life from the threat of the enemy. 2 Hide me from the conspiracy…

~Video Version~ -------------------------------------- It’s written on our dollars and coins--- “In God we trust.” That’s a lot more than a phrase someone coined. It’s something we can absolutely bank on. It’s written in God’s economic life plan, penned in His eternal word: Psalm 56:3-11 When I am afraid, I will trust in you. 4 In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me? 5 All day long they twist my words; they are always plotting…