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Essential Ingredients of Worship
An essential part of worship is giving credit where credit is due. That's why the author of this verse starts out with the word "ascribe", which means to credit or attribute something. Not a word that…
Created about 2 years ago
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A Jealous God
It is not the fact that I own lots of "techy" toys that drags me down. It's the fact that I spend far too much time playing with them. It's not the fact that I enjoy eating (I am, after all, Italian).…
Created over 2 years ago
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Essence of Worship
Oh magnify the Lord with me, let us exalt His name together. (NKJV) As a worship pastor, the subject of worship comes up occasionally. Yes, even frequently. We talk about worship services, worship experiences,…
Created over 2 years ago
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Sweet Revenge?
At first glance, you have to wonder about these two verses. Is David seeking revenge on his pursuers? Is he out for blood? Would he find satisfaction at seeing his enemies hurt? At first it might seem…
Created over 2 years ago
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A Seeker-Friendly Worship Experience
16 But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation always say, “The Lord be exalted!” The word "seeker" has become somewhat of a buzz word in Christian circles.…
Created over 2 years ago
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Sweet Revenge?
At first glance, you have to wonder about these two verses. Is David seeking revenge on his pursuers? Is he out for blood? Would he find satisfaction at seeing his enemies hurt? At first it might seem…
Created over 2 years ago
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Great Proclamations
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal. . ." "that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new…
Created over 2 years ago
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Right in the Middle
As I studied these two verses this week, at first I thought I would write all about the significance of prophecy, and how these verses are fulfilled so perfectly in Jesus Christ. I wrote the entire devotional,…
Created over 2 years ago
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Graham's Number
David's worship now turns to the acts of God - the things God has accomplished on behalf of man. Worship is somewhat neutral when we only worship God for who he is. Don't get me wrong, we must worship…
Created over 2 years ago
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Dr. Misguided
Every time I read this Psalm I am reminded of the genius of David's writings, and of course the power of divine inspiration. There couldn't be a more fitting topic to follow verse three, where we encountered…
Created over 2 years ago
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The Case for Worship Evangelism
3 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord. I love the second half of this verse! It affirms what I have strongly held for many…
Created over 2 years ago
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My Redeemer
Psalm 40:2 2 He drew me up out of a horrible pit [a pit of tumult and of destruction], out of the miry clay (froth and slime), and set my feet upon a rock, steadying my steps and establishing my goings.…
Created over 2 years ago
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Where to Start in Worship
Psalm 40 For the director of music. Of David. A psalm. 1 I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. I'm going to take a wild guess and say that more often than not, we rush head…
Created over 2 years ago
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I Feel Your Pain
18 Look upon my affliction and my distress and take away all my sins. Did anyone ever really believe Bill Clinton when he said "I feel your pain"? I have my doubts. Bill Clinton doesn't seem like a person…
Created almost 3 years ago
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When It Rains, It Pours
17 The troubles of my heart have multiplied; free me from my anguish. David sounds like a man who has intimate knowledge of Murphy. For those of you who may not be aware, yes, Murphy was a real guy,…
Created almost 3 years ago
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Are you Lonely Tonight?
16 Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. I have to confess, the very first thing I thought about when I read this verse was Elvis Presley's rendition of "Are You Lonely Tonight?"…
Created almost 3 years ago
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Keep Your Eyes on the Road!
15 My eyes are ever on the Lord, for only he will release my feet from the snare. I remember it as if it were yesterday. The first time I took my kids out on the road with their permits. (Since they're…
Created almost 3 years ago
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Keep Your Eyes on the Road!
15 My eyes are ever on the Lord, for only he will release my feet from the snare. I remember it as if it were yesterday. The first time I took my kids out on the road with their permits. (Since they're…
Created almost 3 years ago
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A Sweet Duet
14 The Lord confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them. Batman and Robin. Bonnie and Clyde. Oscar and Felix. Abbott and Costello. Barbie and Ken. Chances are you are well familiar…
Created about 3 years ago
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A Sweet Duet
14 The Lord confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them. Batman and Robin. Bonnie and Clyde. Oscar and Felix. Abbott and Costello. Barbie and Ken. Chances are you are well familiar…
Created about 3 years ago
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The Office
13 He will spend his days in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land. Michael Scott is a nut case. No matter how normal he may appear in his shirt and tie, you just never quite know what's…
Created about 3 years ago
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The Guide
Recently on our trip to Florida Lorrie and I decided to do one "tourist-y" thing, so we visited Thomas Edison's summer home in Fort Meyers. This is a beautiful property with many buildings, gardens, and…
Created about 3 years ago
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The Guide
Recently on our trip to Florida Lorrie and decided to do one "tourist-y" thing, so we visited Thomas Edison's summer home in Fort Meyers. This is a beautiful property with many buildings, gardens, and…
Created about 3 years ago
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The God We Worship
If you are looking to get acquainted with the God that we worship, the Psalms is a great place to start. In particular, the Psalms of David provide fascinating glimpses of a God that is sovereign, majestic…
Created about 3 years ago
Psalm 24:7 (ASV), Psalm 24:8 (ASV), Psalm 24:9 (ASV), Psalm 24:10 (ASV)
