These fifteen psalms are also called the Pilgrim Psalms and tradition has it that they were sung and chanted and discussed by those traveling to the Pilgrim Feasts of Israel. Imagine that you were liv...

Psalm 123 Prayer for the LORD'S Help A Song of Ascents<LIST><LI> To You I lift up my eyes, O You who are enthroned in the heavens!</LI> <LI> Behold, as the eyes of servants ...

The Worship Seminar with Tom Kraeuter, June 3, 2006 All in all it was a good experience. There were brief times of singing and prayer, but mostly this was listening to Tom speak for most of 6 hours...

Psalm 124 Praise for Rescue from Enemies A Song of Ascents, of David<LIST type="decimal"> <LI> "Had it not been the LORD who was on our side," Let Israel now say,</LI> <LI> ...

Psalm 122 Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem A Song of Ascents, of David<LIST type="decimal"> <LI> I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of the LORD."</LI> <L...

Psalm 121 The LORD the Keeper of Israel A Song of Ascents<LIST type="decimal"> <LI> I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From where shall my help come?</LI> <LI> My hel...

Psalm 128 Blessedness of the Fear of the LORD A Song of Ascents<LIST type="decimal"> <LI> How blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, Who walks in His ways.</LI> <LI> When y...

Psalm 120 Prayer for Deliverance from the Treacherous A Song of Ascents <LIST type="decimal"> <LI> In my trouble I cried to the LORD, And He answered me.</LI> <LI> Deliver m...

Psalm 126 Thanksgiving for Return from Captivity A Song of Ascents<LIST type="decimal"> <LI> When the LORD brought back the captive ones of Zion, We were like those who dream.</LI>...

Psalm 125 The LORD Surrounds His People A Song of Ascents<LIST type="decimal"> <LI> Those who trust in the LORD Are as Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but abides forever.</LI> &...

Psalm 131 Childlike Trust in the LORD A Song of Ascents, of David<LIST type="decimal"> <LI> O LORD, my heart is not proud, nor my eyes haughty; Nor do I involve myself in great matters,...

Psalm 132 Prayer for the LORD'S Blessing upon the Sanctuary A Song of Ascents<LIST type="decimal"> <LI> Remember, O LORD, on David's behalf, All his affliction;</LI> <LI> Ho...

Psalm 127 Prosperity Comes from the LORD A Song of Ascents, of Solomon.<LIST type="decimal"> <LI> Unless the LORD builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the LORD gua...

Psalm 133 The Excellency of Brotherly Unity A Song of Ascents, of David<LIST type="decimal"> <LI> Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!</LI...

Psalm 134 Greetings of Night Watchers A Song of Ascents<LIST type="decimal"> <LI> Behold, bless the LORD, all servants of the LORD, Who serve by night in the house of the LORD!</LI&g...

Psalm 129 Prayer for the Overthrow of Zion's Enemies A Song of Ascents<LIST type="decimal"> <LI> "Many times they have persecuted me from my youth up," Let Israel now say,</LI> &l...

Psalm 130 Hope in the LORD'S Forgiving Love A Song of Ascents<LIST type="decimal"> <LI> Out of the depths I have cried to You, O LORD.</LI> <LI> Lord, hear my voice! Let You...

We were privileged to spend a part of Sunday afternoon at an amazing exhibition here in Kansas City. It is a great exhibition touring the US this year, telling about the Dead Sea Scrolls, and actually...

One of my all-time favorite books is former shepherd Philip Keller’s A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23. It was early in my Christian walk, in my first very spiritually aware state. It was a huge revelation...

Hmmmm... Much to think about. Yes, most artistic types are sensitive. Many might even agree that they are OVER-sensitive, or at least seen as over-sensitive. And way too many leaders do seem to thi...

Now the Silence I was introduced to this modern hymn when I was introduced to what was then the "new" Lutheran Book of Worship, one heck of a nice source for hymns of several styles. This one caugh...

So many times in liturgical life, we hear the fundamental historical facts about Epiphany and various theories about the Magi and their visit to the Babe and His mother. How about a quick review? Mayb...

We had a POWERFUL time in worship on Sunday. Sunday's praise set started out with "Mighty One of Israel". The adult Sunday school class had talked about evangelism and how it generally works, corpo...

As I write this entry, Pentecost is a mere nine days away. Nine short days. Passover and Resurrection have come and gone, exciting bursts into Spring here almost as bright yellow or purple crocus flow...

I was on my way home from church on Sunday and had Christian Radio on to accompany me on my journey. Haddon Robinson on Radio Bible Class led the discussion. The premise of the broadcast was looking a...