Psalms
Psalm 22: Feeling Forsaken
Each year during Holy Week we Christians stand once again near the cross and hear Jesus’ cry anew. Unlike those described in the Gospel, though, we know exactly what he said and we recognize it as the opening verse of Psalm 22.
Psalm 8: Starry Skies and the Incarnation
When I see your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and stars that you set in place—What are humans that you are mindful of them. (Psalm 8:4-5)
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Psalm 104: Feeding the Multitudes
All of these look to you; To give them food in due time. When you give to them, they gather; When you open your hand, they are well filled. (Psalm 104:27-28)
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Psalm 27: Itinerary Flexible, Destination Clear
“One thing I ask of the LORD; this I seek: To dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, That I may gaze on the loveliness of the LORD and contemplate his temple.” (Psalm 27:4)
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Psalm 47: Called by God, Called by Name
"God numbers all the stars, calls each of them by name." —Psalm 147:4
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Psalm 127: ‘Unless the Lord Build the House’
Ordinary things—house, community, work, and family—involve our efforts but all are ultimately gifts of God.
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