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Psuper Psalms Psampler
Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 6, 2020 (message contributor)
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1. When Others Are Out To Get You
Contributed on Jul 6, 2020
Even when we are lamenting our stressful situations, we can engage in a spiritual process and find God’s sustaining peace and joy, at least for a time.
When Others Are Out to Get You (Psalm 4) 1. The neighbors cut down a shade tree., and Marylu was lamenting that, our shade landscaping was now isunny. When one of her favorite hostas died, she lamented its loss. 2. I could have said, “Chin up. Just say, ‘Hosta La Vista, baby.’” But then again, ...read more
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2. A God Who Detests Wickedness
Contributed on Jul 13, 2020
When you are overwhelmed by wrongdoing, you can take your burden to God in prayer and argue your case before Him.
A God Who Detests Wickedness (Psalm 5) 1. One man recalls, “Thinking no one could hear me as I loaded a UPS tractor trailer, I began to whistle. I was really getting into it when a coworker in the next trailer poked his head in. “You know, I always used to wish I could whistle,” he said. “Now I ...read more
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3. Transforming Devastation Into Confident Dependence
Contributed on Jul 27, 2020
During bleak, devastating times, God is Rock we can lean on. He is more than a listening ear, though He is that; He can bring new life to demoralized souls.
Transforming Devastation into Confident Dependence (Psalm 6) 1. July 24 (UPI) -- A British police department said officers responding to a report of a "large apex predator" -- a black panther -- in a public park arrived to find the supposed dangerous animal was only a stuffed ...read more
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4. Some People Scandalize My Name
Contributed on Aug 10, 2020
Sometimes we cannot be cleared of accusations – at least immediately – before all onlookers; but we can take our case to God. David does just that.
Some People Scandalize My Name (Psalm 7) 1. Larry Norman, the father of contemporary Christian music, wrote a few songs some of you might know: I Wish We’d All Been Ready, Sweet Sweet Song of Salvation, and Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music. 2. Although musical purists in the 1970’s ...read more
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5. Special!
Contributed on Aug 17, 2020
If we are so special, how special God must be!
Special! (Psalm 8) 1. Some people are truly special: Aug. 13 (UPI) -- A 95-year-old California man known to neighbors as "Bicycle Bob" was treated to a celebration after he logged his 100,000th mile of cycling… he took up cycling when he retired in the 1990s and has been logging ...read more