>I read Psalm 100 on Sunday before leaving for worship, and I wish that I'd posted it then so that others might have benefitted as well. It's a familiar psalm that many of us learned as little children. It's also a marvelous prelude to appropriate worship and a daily guide for joyful service.The English Standard … Continue reading >Serve with Gladness, Psalm 100
>Holy God, Psalm 99
>Do you feel that the world is out of control? Does it seem as if injustice triumphs?Read Psalm 99!This psalm is a great antidote for worldly overload. It's a reminder of God's faithfulness throughout his dealings with his covenant people. And it emphasizes God's supreme holiness.The LORD reigns; let the peoples tremble!He sits enthroned upon … Continue reading >Holy God, Psalm 99
>Dawn Treader navigates new waters without sinking
>The latest movie in the "Chronicles of Narnia" series faithfully represents some important aspects from The Voyage of the Dawn Treader in a film full of visual delight and exciting action. But uncompromising Narnia fans should be aware that the Dawn Treader takes some unexpected plot tacks by sailing into entirely new waters.The movie's special … Continue reading >Dawn Treader navigates new waters without sinking
>Joyful Judgment, Psalm 98
>Does the title "Joyful Judgment" seem like an oxymoron to you?It may, unless you read Psalm 98, which reflects such joyful anticipation of Christ's return that one almost hopes Harold got one thing right.Harold Camping is the voice of Family Radio, which has some edifying programs (Radio Reading Circle, Family Bible Reading Fellowship), but is … Continue reading >Joyful Judgment, Psalm 98
>Global glory and heavenly heights, Psalm 97
>As I sit in a cluttered office, feeling sorry for myself on Day 2 of some sort of stomach flu and dreading the negative 11 degrees forecast for tonight, it's good to remove my mind from my messy home and trivial trials by reading Psalm 97.This psalm lifts the reader's thoughts from the narrow confines … Continue reading >Global glory and heavenly heights, Psalm 97
>Ascribing glory, Psalm 96
>Although Psalm 90 may rate as my favorite psalm (see my post of 20 December 2010), Psalm 96 could be designated as my "theme" psalm. Psalm 96 generated the name of this blog and its purpose.The title of this blog, Ascribelog, has a double meaning: 1) It is a blog that ascribes glory to God … Continue reading >Ascribing glory, Psalm 96
>Split Personality, Psalm 95
>At first glance, Psalm 95 appears to suffer from a split personality.This familiar psalm begins with a rousing call to worship:Oh come, let us sing to the LORD;let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;let us make a joyful noise to him with songs … Continue reading >Split Personality, Psalm 95
>Justice will return, Psalm 94
>Feel like the wicked are doing a tap dance on your head? Read Psalm 94.Many years ago, I heard a pastor use the tap dance illustration and the imagery has stuck in my mind. What an appropriate analogy for those times in life when you feel that evil beats your brain in an oppressive staccato … Continue reading >Justice will return, Psalm 94
>Today on Capital Commentary
>The Center for Political Justice recently asked some writers to comment on the most important political event of 2010. I was one of those writers and my response appears today (and I believe today only) in the Dialogue section of CPJ's online publication: Capital Commentary.
>Praise in the flood, Psalm 93
>God never ceases to amaze me.It's likely because I'm such a slow learner that God continues teaching me the same lessons over and over. But I believe an additional reason is that God delights in delighting his children.This morning I was extremely delighted to see once again God's perfect timing!For the last few weeks, I've … Continue reading >Praise in the flood, Psalm 93
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