This Psalm was written when David had to fake insanity to escape danger as he was on the run from King Saul. David responds with thanksgiving in the midst of turbulent circumstances. This Psalm also speaks prophetically of Christ and His afflictions. Afflictions may be numerous and overwhelming in this life, but one day things will be set right by the hand of God, who is the final Judge. Colin Heinrich sings "I Sought the Lord".

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Psalm 1 shows us the true state of life and death. Life in abundance, rooted and secure in Christ, or desolate as we are left to ourselves. Rebekah Caggegi sings "I Saw The Tree of Life".

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The heavens declare the glory of God, and we are wise to meditate on God's revelation through creation. But He grants us specific benefits and grace from the Word He has given to us. Izzi Ray sings "Without A Sound".

Sometimes it seems that everything goes the opposite way we desire. But who thinks that repentance is the answer God sets before us?God turns us from ourselves to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. We cry out to God to heal us. This episode was sung by our dear brother Jeff Macare who was taken into the arms of Christ in 2021. He is joined in this song by his daughter Aralyn singing background vocals.

Psalm 23 is often at odds with our emotions. Oftentimes we can feel alone and vulnerable and unable to see any reason for hope. Though our eyes and emotions can set to betray us, God will never leave us or forsake us. Our hope is secure in Christ. Izzi Ray sings "The Lord is my Shepherd".

Anyone that follows Christ will face troubles. Psalm 18 speaks of deep waters, foreboding disasters and a sense of doom. We cry out to God because He alone desires and is able to save us. Bryan Duncan sings "Won't You Save Me"

A Psalm of David, spoken as a prophet, seeing into the future what would happen to the Messiah. It is Jesus Christ who says "the Lord is my portion and my cup". " I am secure, for you will not will let my flesh see corruption". Death loses all power over Christ and because of that, this Psalm is one to reflect on when considering our mortality. Where is our hope found? Jonathan Noel sings "You Will Not Abandon Me".