Category Archives: psalms

No Bit or Bridle

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Bryan Hodge

“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye. Do not be like the horse or like the mule, which have no understanding, which must be harnessed with bit … Continue reading →

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As the Deer…

Posted on June 19, 2024 by Bryan Hodge

“As the deer pants for the water brooks so my soul for You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God?” (Psalm 42:1-2). Imagine a deer in a drought … Continue reading →

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Be Still And Know

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Bryan Hodge

It is easy to become myopic (nearsighted) in one’s view of life. There are the cares and concerns of this world. There are current events and the issues of the day. There is the steady stream of information and news, … Continue reading →

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A Quiver Full of Arrows

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Bryan Hodge

“Behold, children are a heritage (gift NASB) from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward” (Psalm 127:3). The reason that humans can reproduce is because God gave them this ability. He could have made them without this … Continue reading →

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No Rejoicing

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Bryan Hodge

“It is good for Christians to rejoice. We have much in which to rejoice. Paul wrote, “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I will say, rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4). However, there are some things in which we should not rejoice. We … Continue reading →

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Rejoicing

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Bryan Hodge

Emotions have a place in the lives of the godly. Let’s consider some things which should bring us joy. 1. David worshipped with joy. He wrote, “I will praise You, O LORD with my whole heart; I will tell of … Continue reading →

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Peace Series: Righteousness and Peace Have Kissed

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Bryan Hodge

“Mercy and truth have met together; righteousness and peace have kissed” (Psalm 85:10). If God demanded righteous according to truth without mercy there could be no peace. This is true because “all have sinned and fall short of the glory … Continue reading →

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Let Us Give Thanks

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

The book of Psalms is filled with expressions of thanks to God. The words “thanks” and “thanksgiving” appear 30 times in the book of Psalms. Nave’s topical Bible classifies 37 Psalms as Psalms which offer thanksgiving to God (9, 18, … Continue reading →

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Christians Do The Same

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

There is frequently a cry of moral equivalency between Islam and Christianity. “Muslims have been violent, but so have Christians. Muslims are waging jihad, but what about the crusades, the Spanish Inquisition, and the Conquistadors? The Quran teaches warfare, but so … Continue reading →

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God’s Safety Net

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

Some think that it is primarily the government’s or the church’s responsibility to care for those in need. I have seen church members, who were able to relieve a family member in need, refuse to do so themselves, but instead … Continue reading →

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