Forgiveness

A Greater Fear

A devotional of Psalm 130 1 Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord! This is one of the songs of ascents (Psalm 120-135) also known as the songs of degrees or songs of elevation. Pilgrims to the Temple approached it from the bottom of the hill then up the 15 steps. TheyContinue reading “A Greater Fear”

Meet & Kiss

A devotion on Psalm 85 This psalm reads like a salvation message from beginning to end while smacking of affection and intimacy. Lean in! 1 You, Lord, showed favor to your land; you restored the fortunes of Jacob. Restoration is mentioned first to what was visible to the human eye – the land. The HebrewContinue reading “Meet & Kiss”

Knees Bowed

I was confused, by asphalt bruised, As his life oozed, his pleas refused. Now my police bow a knee, My first response says “I disagree – That very posture took a life.” Yet now it somehow calms the strife A soothing balm for grieving souls, Instead of heaping burning coals. I start to perceive aContinue reading “Knees Bowed”

Me: The Emotional-Abuser

BATTENING DOWN THE HATCHES His words and gesture hit a nerve. An internal wound. It’s been replaying in my mind all week – in slow-motion, in fast play, when I’m busy, when I’m quiet. I see it in nauseating detail. I could describe it all pixel by pixel. I immediately battened down the hatches. BatteningContinue reading “Me: The Emotional-Abuser”