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This week we will look at a Psalm that isn’t in the book of Psalms. Habakkuk 3 starts out by calling it a prayer or song, and then uses the formats and style of the Psalms of David. This Psalm ends by asking it to be given to the singers and instrumentalists for the worship […]

As we watched the snow fall here in Montana, my thoughts were turned towards Psalms 147 and 148. David reminds us that our Heavenly Father is the One who controls all of creation, even the snow. In a wonderful YouTube video, Louie Giglio demonstrates how all of creation is praising our Heavenly Father 24 hours […]

As I look around and see the flowers of spring lifting their beautiful blooms above the earth, I am reminded how our heavenly father created the world to show through the cycles of the seasons how we are constantly given NEW opportunities to return to our Heavenly Father for redemption. Psalms 96 and 98 remind […]

This past week, Shirley and I celebrated our 50th anniversary! This led me to think about a Psalm with the ideal of remembering which I found in Psalm 103 and the music of Psalm 103 recorded on my Keys of David album. As we remember what our Heavenly Father has done for us, we choose […]

As I spend time at the R.E.S.T. retreat in Southern California, I thought it would be a great theme for this week. Rest is found in the Psalms and in this episode, we will read from Psalms 125 and 132 along with the music that comes with them from my album “Psalms of Aliyah.” I […]

We are reminded that some of our greatest learning experiences are in the middle of difficult circumstances. Psalms 90 and 94 encourage us to find our Heavenly Father in the midst of difficult circumstances instead of complaining about them. There is much wisdom to be gained out of these times that are not necessarily fun, […]

The word “sacrifice” does not usually send warm fuzzy feelings through us. We seem to avoid any mention of sacrifice in our normal daily lives. However, sacrifice does have positive connotations as well, and maybe even more so. In the Psalms, David speaks often of making a sacrifice and it seems to be frequently involved […]

The power of Blessings is mostly underrated. The word for blessing is found throughout the Bible and in this episode, we will look at 2 of the Psalms – 1 and 103 – that tell us we will receive blessings from our Heavenly Father if we walk in His ways, and then encourage us to […]

The Psalms are always an encouragement as we see how David and the other authors dealt with the situations that surrounded them. Psalms 27 and 118 are no exception. Shirley is reading these Psalms as I am playing the music from them so there is a double impact of the words and the music of […]

In Psalm 4, David is professing his perfect trust in the plans and purposes of God, no matter what the world is planning to do. Today, as we are inundated by troubling news around the world, we must renew our efforts to focus totally on our Heavenly Father’s plans for us. We must not allow […]

What is truth!? As we listen to the news and see what is going on around us, we are forced to seek a source of truth that we can depend on. Psalm 19 tells us that our Heavenly Father is the only reliable source of truth. He is not like a man that He would […]

Everyone is calling for Peace amidst the growing conflicts in the world. When we read the word “peace” in scripture, what does it mean? In this episode, we will take a closer look at the Hebrew word “shalom” which is usually translated as peace and look a little deeper to understand exactly what it is […]

The Promises of our Heavenly Father are sure and everlasting. In Psalm 119, David uses the word for Promise at least 15 times to remind us that our Heavenly Father is good for His word. If He said it, we can depend on it. Even more, the promises of our Heavenly Father are meant to […]

Giving Thanks to our Heavenly Father opens up the communication channels so that we can hear more clearly what our Abba wants to tell us and show us. Psalm 148 tells us that all of creation is praising their Creator continually and Psalm 148 invites us to join in with them. Louie Giglio put together […]

Psalms 136 and 132 use the word “Restore” to talk about our Heavenly Father bringing back conditions that have been lost through bad decisions and evil plots against us. He promises to restore us to His plans and purposes for our lives if we will but follow his path that He has clearly laid out […]

What does the “Fear” of our Heavenly Father mean? There are actually 4 different Hebrew words that are used in the scriptures. In Psalm 111, David is using the word that closely translates to the moral compass of our lives. If we have this fear of our Heavenly Father, we will take the teachings that […]

Psalm 7 assures us that those who plot evil will be dealt with by the Righteous Judge in His time. Sometimes we think it takes too long for that to happen, but David assures us that it will happen. Our lives are not always a bed of roses. Sometimes, our Heavenly Father takes us through […]

Psalm 7 assures us that those who plot evil will be dealt with by the Righteous Judge in His time. Sometimes we think it takes too long for that to happen, but David assures us that it will happen. Our lives are not always a bed of roses. Sometimes, our Heavenly Father takes us through […]

This week focuses on Channukah – The Feast of Lights. In Psalms 37, David reminds us that God’s way is the way of light. Righteousness and light are companions. Evil and darkness are also companions. Channukah is also called the Feast of Dedication and commemorates the time when the Maccabees regained control of the temple […]

There is a lot of attention devoted to learning how to meditate. It is an important understanding. David tells us many times in the Psalms that He meditates, but what does David mean when he uses that word? I will use the music from the album “All Nature Sings” and the track “Thunder” as background […]

Well, after a month abroad, we have finally returned home to the US. And yet, I wonder where “home” really is. There is a song that says, “I’m just a poor wayfaring stranger, traveling through this world of woe.” As we return from other nations, we see things through different eyes. We begin to see […]

While traveling around in United Kingdom, I have been impressed by the amazing age and restoration of the architecture that we have seen. The word restoration came to my mind as so much of it was evident in all of the structures that were centuries old. That took me to Psalm 80 where the word […]

Upon visiting the city of Bath in England, I was inspired to put together this weeks episode on the theme of cleansing. I am using the music from my album titled, “Frequency of Cleansing” and using Psalm 51 as the backdrop for the discussion of bathing – cleansing – mikvah – baptism. Yashua died to […]

The events of this past week I believe have set a new course for our world and the people in it. There is now a clear definition between the side of evil and good. Those who support evil are making themselves known and those who support righteousness are speaking out more clearly. Genesis 3:15 describes […]

The fall season brings with it the celebration of life and the harvesting of the produce that gives life. One of the Feasts of the Lord is the Feast of Tabernacles or Succot. It is a time to celebrate the promise of our Heavenly Father dwelling with us. Even the coming of the Messiah Yashua […]