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GOD’S MASTERPIECE – We know from previous psalms that David and other writers loved to spend time looking up into the sky, especially at night, and marvel at God’s creative power. They knew that some men believed they could duplicate … Continue reading →

You never hear worldly people talk much about their objection to the holy scriptures of Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, Zoroastrianism, or even Islam. That’s because God’s holy Word has power that these other sacred writings do not possess. You can read … Continue reading →

One of my favorite songs is Rod Stewart’s “Have I Told You Lately That I Love You.” I sing it to my wife at special moments, and love to see the smile that comes over her face. She never gets … Continue reading →

CAN HE HEAR YOUR PRAISE! – It is amazing how many Psalms King David wrote while dealing with frustration, anger, pain, discomfort, and rejection by his friends and family. But some of the most poignant and touching are those he … Continue reading →

ARE YOU ADVERSE TO ADVERSITY – After David made Jerusalem the capital of his kingdom, and his son Solomon fulfilled his vision by building the most beautiful temple ever seen in Israel to house the Ark of the Covenant and … Continue reading →

AN OATH TO REMEMBER – After seeing how corrupt and dishonest King Saul was at the close of his reign, when David took over as King of Israel he wanted people to know that he would not follow in the … Continue reading →

WHY YOUR WORSHIP COUNTS – The compilers of the Psalter now start putting together a collection of psalms that call God’s children to worship Him and be thankful that He is their God. After Hezekiah became king of Judah at … Continue reading →

HEAVEN’S GOT TALENT – The compilers of the Psalter continue their collection of Psalms that give glory and honor to God for who He is and what He has done. Moses and Aaron, Samuel and his fellow priests had all … Continue reading →

In chapter 53 of his Guide for the Perplexed, Jewish wise man Moses Maimonides uses this illustration to show how we often ascribe to God different characteristics and attributes, when in fact He is one essence. For instance, says Maimonides, … Continue reading →

She was born on March 18, 1789 in Clapham, England. Her grandfather was a pastor in Huddersfield. She was a bright young girl, inquisitive and self-motivated. Her interests led to her becoming a well-known portrait artist in the days when … Continue reading →