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Praying the Psalms: Wed, 12 Sep – Psalm 64 ~ Hide me from the plots of this evil mob.

By Art Chartier on September 12, 2018 • ( 0 )

The godly will rejoice in the Lord and find shelter in him. And those who do what is right will praise him. [Read more…]
Praying the Psalms: Tue, 11 Sep – Psalm 63 ~ Those plotting to destroy me will come to ruin.

By Art Chartier on September 11, 2018 • ( 0 )

O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water. [Read more…]
Praying the Psalms: Mon, 10 Sep – Psalm 62 ~ I wait quietly before God

By Art Chartier on September 10, 2018 • ( 0 )

So many enemies against one man—all of them trying to kill me. To them I’m just a broken-down wall or a tottering fence. They plan to topple me from my high position. [Read more…]
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost – 09 Sep – ears to hear

By Art Chartier on September 9, 2018 • ( 0 )

A deaf man with a speech impediment was brought to him, and the people begged Jesus to lay his hands on the man to heal him. Jesus led him away from the crowd so they could be alone. [Read more…]
Praying the Psalms: Sat, 08 Sep – Psalm 61 ~ lead me to the towering rock of safety

By Art Chartier on September 8, 2018 • ( 0 )

O God, listen to my cry! Hear my prayer! From the ends of the earth, I cry to you for help when my heart is overwhelmed. [Read more…]
Praying the Psalms: Fri, 07 Sep – Psalm 60 ~ restore us to your favor

By Art Chartier on September 7, 2018 • ( 0 )

“You have raised a banner for those who fear you— a rallying point in the face of attack. [Read more…]
Praying the Psalms: Thu, 06 Sep – Psalm 59 ~ deliver us

By Art Chartier on September 6, 2018

Protect me from those who have come to destroy me. Rescue me from these criminals; save me from these murderers. They have set an ambush for me. [Read more…]
Praying the Psalms: Wed, 05 Sep – Psalm 58 ~ Justice—do you rulers know the meaning of the word?

By Art Chartier on September 5, 2018

The godly will rejoice when they see injustice avenged…. Then at last everyone will say, “There truly is a reward for those who live for God; surely there is a God who judges justly here on earth.” [Read more…]