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On the Sixth Day, God Created Borders

And on the sixth day, God looked upon Creation and said, “Let us create borders and divide up the land.” Wait . . . that’s not what it says. Now, I’m not looking to have an immigration reform debate or a discussion on the importance of border control. I know enough to know that I… Read more »

Psummer of Psalms Day 37

Morning: Psalm 106 A Confession of Israel’s Sins 1 Praise the Lord! O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures for ever. 2 Who can utter the mighty doings of the Lord, or declare all his praise? 3 Happy are those who observe justice, who do righteousness at… Read more »

Psummer of Psalms Day 36

Morning: Psalm 103 Thanksgiving for God’s Goodness Of David. 1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits— 3 who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your… Read more »

Psummer of Psalms Day 35

Morning: Psalm 100 All Lands Summoned to Praise God A Psalm of thanksgiving. 1 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. 2 Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with singing. 3 Know that the Lord is God. It is he that made us, and we are his; we are… Read more »

Psummer of Psalms Day 34

Morning: Psalm 97 The Glory of God’s Reign 1 The Lord is king! Let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad! 2 Clouds and thick darkness are all around him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. 3 Fire goes before him, and consumes his adversaries on every side. 4 His… Read more »

Psummer of Psalms Day 33

Morning: Psalm 94 God the Avenger of the Righteous 1 O Lord, you God of vengeance, you God of vengeance, shine forth! 2 Rise up, O judge of the earth; give to the proud what they deserve! 3 O Lord, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked exult? 4 They pour out… Read more »

I Will Not Pray for Peace

The morning headlines have weighed heavily on me–tension mounting between Israel and Palestine, children being kidnapped from school and sold into slavery, civil stability in Iraq seemingly dissolving like the word “Peace” written on the beach too close to the shoreline. We pray for peace, but for what are we really praying? When I pray… Read more »

Psummer of Psalms Day 32

Morning: Psalm 91 Assurance of God’s Protection 1 You who live in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty, 2 will say to the Lord, ‘My refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.’ 3 For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler… Read more »

Psummer of Psalms Day 31

Morning: Psalm 88 Prayer for Help in Despondency A Song. A Psalm of the Korahites. To the leader: according to Mahalath Leannoth. A Maskil of Heman the Ezrahite. 1 O Lord, God of my salvation, when, at night, I cry out in your presence, 2 let my prayer come before you; incline your ear to… Read more »

Psummer of Psalms Day 29

Morning: Psalm 85 Prayer for the Restoration of God’s Favour To the leader. Of the Korahites. A Psalm. 1 Lord, you were favourable to your land; you restored the fortunes of Jacob. 2 You forgave the iniquity of your people; you pardoned all their sin. Selah 3 You withdrew all your wrath; you turned from… Read more »