My rote memory is not what it should or could be (or will be), but my life memory is well-grooved by this psalm. It has changed me in the midst of most difficult times, and has brought joy to me in the best times. As I began to wrap up this study of the goodness of God, I re-read the paraphrased prayer of TET for the millionth time, and was struck anew by the truth of every line of it. It rings with lived out experience, the psalmists and my own. Yes, it is all true. It is all so gloriously true!
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TETH: “Good” Revisited
In Teth, I asked “What is ‘Good’?” (May 20, 2022). I looked at Greek philosopher Aristotle’s word eudaimon. Let’s look now at the Old Testament (Hebrew) usage of that word in Psalm 119:68 to build on our understanding of what (and Who) is “good”.
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Finding Meaning in an Anxious World
In times of great anxiety, we often look to resources such as science, philosophy, friends and family, and benevolent corporations and governments to guide and support us. …… Read more “Finding Meaning in an Anxious World”
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The Strong Man from Gadara, Pt IV
It is impossible, so removed in time and culture, to know what must have gone through the people’s minds when they saw the truth with their own eyes; but we do have a record of their summary reaction. At some point, they saw or heard enough to draw their own immediate conclusion about Jesus. They begged Jesus to go away from them and leave them alone. But why?
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How can it be I forget you, Lord?
How can it be I forget my Lord and all the blessings You afford–all Your grace that does not cease, all Your love and all Your peace?
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Waking Up … to Jesus!
“As for me, I will behold your face in righteousness; when I awake, I shall be satisfied with Your presence.” (Psalm 17:15 Berean Study Bible) Threats in…… Read more “Waking Up … to Jesus!”
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Habakkuk’s Testimony
“O Lord, I have heard the report of You; I stand in awe, O LORD, of Your deeds. Revive them in these years; make them known…… Read more “Habakkuk’s Testimony”
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Seeing and Being Seen
Ain. — v. 121-128 “But the LORD said to Samuel, ‘Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected…… Read more “Seeing and Being Seen”
