Tag: psalms
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Fear That Heals, Not Harms
Learning the Fear of the Lord in a Fear-Filled World We live in an age saturated with fear. Fear of violence. Fear of rejection. Fear of the future. Fear of being “othered.” Fear of not having enough. Fear whispers constantly that we are alone and unprotected. Yet Scripture speaks of a very different kind of…
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Be Still: Letting God Be God
A Devotional Reflection on Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God.” These words from Psalm 46 are among the most beloved—and most misunderstood—lines in Scripture. We often hear them as an invitation to quiet prayer or inner calm, and they certainly include that. But in the psalm’s original setting, “be still” is…
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Refrain from Anger: A Psalm 37 Word for Our Day
A Reflection on Psalm 37 Refrain from anger, leave rage alone;do not fret yourself; it only leads to evil.For evildoers shall be cut off,but those who wait for the Lord shall inherit the land.”— Psalm 37:8–9 Life has a way of stirring our emotions—especially when injustice seems to flourish, when wrongdoers prosper, or when people…
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🌿 “Restore Us, O God”: A Reflection on Psalm 80
A Reflection by Roy Pearson on Psalm 80, the Psalter for November 10, 2025 Scripture Reading: “Restore us, O God;let your face shine, that we may be saved.”— Psalm 80:3 (NRSV) Introduction Psalm 80 is a heartfelt cry from a wounded nation longing for God’s presence once again. Written by Asaph, this psalm captures Israel’s…
The Curious Pilgrim 