At first read, this Psalm seems like it might have originally been two different subjects combined to make one Psalm. But on further investigation it is much more likely that the Psalmist knew exactly what he was doing in writing this beautiful piece about one "house" and Who it is really all about.

At first read, this Psalm seems like it might have originally been two different subjects combined to make one Psalm. But on further investigation it is much more likely that the Psalmist knew exactly what he was doing in writing this beautiful piece about one "house" and Who it is really all about.

You are an unshakable mountain protected by a ring of surrounding mountains. Sounds quite impressive. How do we live up to such lofty faith?

You are an unshakable mountain protected by a ring of surrounding mountains. Sounds quite impressive. How do we live up to such lofty faith?

Why does Mark's Gospel end without a single post-resurrection appearance of Jesus? Why does he end with the ladies who are at the tomb and hear from the angel about Jesus saying nothing about him? Why would Mark end a gospel this way when we know, as did his first readers, that Jesus has been raised from the dead? All the clues to interpret this remarkable literary device are given to us. 

Why does Mark's Gospel end without a single post-resurrection appearance of Jesus? Why does he end with the ladie--who are at the tomb and hear from the angel about Jesus--saying nothing about him? Why would Mark end a gospel this way when we know, as did his first readers, that Jesus has been raised from the dead? All the clues to interpret this remarkable literary device are given to us.

What is it that keeps threatening us on a daily basis - giant beasts? flood waters? snares/traps? The psalmist knew what it meant to walk through this hazardous life with God at his side. We can have the same trust in YHWH's name, which is our help.

What is it that keeps threatening us on a daily basis - giant beasts? flood waters? snares/traps? The psalmist knew what it meant to walk through this hazardous life with God at his side. We can have the same trust in YHWH's name, which is our help.

In Psalm 123 we have another chance to "lift up our eyes." This time we do it as those who know what it means to serve a great Master. In learning to seek His mercy, we can find a way past the contempt that our hearts long to hold on to against the world.

In Psalm 123 we have another chance to "lift up our eyes." This time we do it as those who know what it means to serve a great Master. In learning to seek His mercy, we can find a way past the contempt that our hearts long to hold on to against the world.