Juggling Fire

Have you ever been a leader of a team or group? Verse 12 of today’s psalm got me to thinking about leadership today. “Then you put a leader over us.” I remember a professor in college telling us once that a utopian society would never be possible because humans just naturally form into teams and… Continue reading Bible studies for writers | Psalm 66

I’m seeing hope today in David’s words. While we sit holding our breath, waiting to see what will become of the world, these words give me hope that we will see sunny skies again. It’s weird, isn’t it, to see the world unite in the midst of chaos … after a plague couldn’t do it… Continue reading Bible studies for writers | Psalm 65

“Listen to my complaint.” I complain a lot to God. Well, I wouldn’t call it complaining totally. It’s more like asking why a lot. Most of the times the answer is … just wait. I think we do a lot of waiting in our lives during times of trouble. I think, too, that it was… Continue reading Bible studies for writers | Psalm 64

Sometimes I forget to praise God. Sometimes I wake up and don’t even think about God for several minutes, and that makes me feel so guilty, like one of those dreams when I have a baby and forget where I put it. In my dreams, though, I always find the baby, and it’s just fine.… Continue reading Bible studies for writers | Psalm 63

I think a lot of people are waiting quietly on the Lord these days. What is there left to do? Power, O God, belongs to you. Sum it up: We’ve prayed about all we can pray.We’ve asked about all we can ask.Now, we wait,Almost holding our breathTo see what is next. Power, O God, belongs… Continue reading Bible studies for writers | Psalm 62

I can’t help but pray King David’s psalm over Ukraine and her people right now. I’m not going to sum this one up. I’m going to type it word for word and wash each of these words over Ukrainian men, women and children right now. Sum it up: O god, listen to my cry!Hear my… Continue reading Bible studies for writers | Psalm 61

A psalm “useful for teaching” is how the notes in my Bible describe today’s reading. I can see that. Though, I thought all psalms were useful for teaching, so I thought that particular phrase above this psalm was curious. It is a hopeful psalm, indeed. And that’s all I have to say about that. Sum… Continue reading Bible studies for writers | Psalm 60

Ever get the feeling that worship time was a whole lot different in King David’s time than it is today? If you don’t, maybe this psalm will help. Can you imagine if we sang like this in today’s church. Where’s my emoji??? I’m chuckling, but I’m not sure it’s funny. Sum it up: Protect me… Continue reading Bible studies for writers | Psalm 59

Much like yesterday’s psalm, I wish I knew the tune of “Do Not Destroy!” so I could jam along with this song of old. Though, I must admit, it’s a bit gory for me. I much rather like my melodies with some sunshine and rainbows, rather then fangs and slime. But, hey, each to his… Continue reading Bible studies for writers | Psalm 58

Yesterday, I realized that I had skipped this psalm in my writing and sharing, so today I am making up for my oversight. Now, this wasn’t anything huge, and it certainly doesn’t compare to being surrounded by fierce lions, but it is a good example of how we should give ourselves some grace. After all,… Continue reading Bible studies for writers | Psalm 57