Building Confidence (Psalm 16)

Building Confidence (Psalm 16)

Psalm 16 teaches us about building confidence. Paul quotes this psalm in Acts 13:35 as a prophecy of Jesus’ resurrection. But let us not forget that David wrote this in the context of his own trials. While God inspired David’s words in such a way that he prophesied...
Pure Religion (Psalm 15)

Pure Religion (Psalm 15)

The church I attend often highlights the corporate nature of our relationship with God. Both Testaments strongly emphasise God’s corporate covenant relationship with his people. But our personal relationship with God should not be overlooked. While we live in...
Practical Atheism (Psalm 14)

Practical Atheism (Psalm 14)

Psalm 14:1 is one of the best-known verses (by Christians) in the entire collection of Psalms. “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’” How foolish those ivory tower atheists are! What utter folly spouts from the mouth and pen of Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris,...
It’s What You Make of It (Psalm 13)

It’s What You Make of It (Psalm 13)

Have you ever asked yourself, how long? How long until God saves my spouse? How long until my health improves? How long until God gives me a job? How long until I meet the perfect partner? How long until the home pregnancy test reveals two lines instead of one? If you...
Compassion in Affliction (Psalm 12)

Compassion in Affliction (Psalm 12)

It is probably fair to say that the professing Christian world is not renowned for its unity. While there is objective unity in the Spirit, division is frequently the hallmark of the Christian church in practice. Divisions have perhaps only intensified over the last...