Thoughts While some scholars believe that the author of Psalm 127 is David, writing to Solomon, most scholars believe that this Psalm was written by Solomon. He was the son of King David, and succeeded David to the throne. Solomon is known for many things, but he is most noted for being the wisest man…

Thoughts As I write this on April 13, 2021 from my desk in Riverside, CA, we seem to be on the tail end of the COVID-19 restrictions in the state. Some states have already done away with restrictions, and a few never had them. California has been one of the most restrictive. From the beginning…

Live Not by Lies: A Manual for Christian Dissidents By Rod Dreher / Sentinel Aleksandr Solzhenitzyn once noted that people often assume that their democratic government would never submit to totalitarianism—but Dreher says it’s happening. Sounding the alarm about the insidious effects of identity politics, surveillance technology, psychological manipulation, and more, he equips contemporary Christian…

Live Not by Lies: A Manual for Christian Dissidents By Rod Dreher / Sentinel Aleksandr Solzhenitzyn once noted that people often assume that their democratic government would never submit to totalitarianism—but Dreher says it’s happening. Sounding the alarm about the insidious effects of identity politics, surveillance technology, psychological manipulation, and more, he equips contemporary Christian…

Thoughts Psalms chapter 117 is the shortest chapter in the Bible, and it’s smack dab in the center. You know what is really amazing about it? The writer wrote something that could not have been accepted by the Jews! Why? Because it says, “Praise the Lord, all nations! Praise Him, all people!”You see, unless you…

Thoughts These three chapters a part of what is known as the Egyptian Hallel because they were sung as a part of the annual Passover celebration that Jews observed. Psalms 113 and 114 were sung before the Passover meal, and 115-118 were sung after the meal. When was Jesus crucified? Just before Passover. What did…

Thoughts Praise the Lord! I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, In the assembly of the upright and in the congregation. Psalms 111:1 NKJV Notice the psalmist says, “I will praise the Lord…”. He does not say, “I feel like praising the Lord…”. It is an act of will, not an emotion.  Face it, sometimes we do not feel like…

Thoughts Psalm 108 David begins this psalm with a declaration: I am determined, O God! I will sing and praise you with my whole heart. Many years ago I read the book “Experiencing God” by Henry Blackaby. It changed my life. Truly. In this book, the author made this point: Decide in advance that no…

Thoughts Chapter 106 opens with a call to praise the Lord and give thanks because He is good and His loyal love endures. In fact, the first five verses are a joy to read. We’re sort of saying, “Yes! Amen!” along with the author. And then at verse seven things take a darker tone. The…

Thoughts As I’m recording this, it is Tuesday morning. My wife, the Lovely Lady LeeAnn is off work today, and she found an article in a magazine about some of the most beautiful scenic drives here in southern California. I have to say, with all the problems California has right now, this is still a…