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Psalm 6 The Lord's Anger doesn't fit in the modern picture of God. Yet, David recognizes it and even knows he deserves it. This episode examines this anger. Why does God have it? Why did David deserve it? What do we do in the midst of it? Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at Text...

Psalm 5 It's time to live like refugees. Now, that's a terrible picture in our modern day. But when you are a refugee in God's camp, it is beautiful. Edwin and Andrew discuss taking refuge in God. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the...

Psalm 5 David recognized the only way he would enter the house of the Lord was if he followed the lead of the Lord. He understood his enemies were lying to him and would lead him astray. Edwin and Andrew discuss the modern enemies who would lead us away and how we must follow the lead of our real King as well. As Psalm 1 said, there are two paths. Which one will we choose? Read the written devo th...

Psalm 5 Oh boy! This conversation is tough. Edwin and Andrew talk about the God of the Old Testament. Lots of people today think that God is a mean, awful, hateful bully. Skeptics and atheists alike try to propagate that misconception. But perhaps there is a different explanation. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any que...

Psalm 5 This psalm is another morning prayer. David didn't want to wait until later in the day to make his connection with God. He wanted to kick the day off right. Edwin and Andrew talk about prioritizing our connection with God, especially focusing on prayer. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have...

Psalm 5 David was the king of Israel, but he recognized that there is a King greater than him. He was a vassal to the one true King of Israel. We all need to recognize who the true King is. My King and my God. Edwin and Andrew talk in this conversation about the Real King. Guess who it is. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning o...

Psalm 4 David talks about the joy he receives from the presence of God. It is more than folks have when they have a great harvest. Edwin and Andrew talk about a possible approach to the psalm that has David speaking on behalf of the Priests and Levites and the illustration that provides of great joy in a relationship with God. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking her...

Psalm 4 David is giving somebody the advice that they need to trust in the Lord. Edwin and Andrew discuss the possible audience for this advice. They also talk about what it means for us and how we can follow the same advice today. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMe...

Psalm 4 How long? It's a common question in Scripture. Sometimes it is God asking how long His people will keep disobeying. Sometimes it is someone asking how long God will allow enemies to continue or suffering to go on. In Psalm 4, David is asking his detractors how long they're going to keep banging their heads against the wall. Edwin and Andrew talk about "How Long?" in tod...

Psalm 4 Irving Berlin must have been on to something when he wrote that if we're having trouble sleeping, we ought to count our blessings instead of sheep. David demonstrates a similar point in Psalm 4. It's a psalm that contrasts some folks who have trouble sleeping and one who is able to lay down and sleep in peace. Edwin and Andrew talk about one of the key differences. David is able...

Psalm 4 While Psalm 3 was clearly a morning prayer, Psalm 4 is most definitely a bedtime prayer. Edwin and Andrew talk about some of the great hindrances we face to prayer because we simply don't recognize the great need we have for God in order to survive and have safety. They also discuss advice for maintaining a prayer habit. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by click...

Psalm 3 Psalm 3 has some very literal application to how God sustained David through the night of his flight from Absalom. Edwin and Andrew look at how God worked in response to David's prayer and through David's plans. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeet...

Psalm 3 Edwin and Andrew love to sing. One of their favorite songs is "A Shield About Me," which is based on Psalm 3. They talk about God as a shield and also how this shows a flow from Psalm 1 to Psalm 2 into Psalm 3. Oh yeah! And you get to hear Edwin try his hand at an Irish accent. Enjoy that! Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what...

Psalm 3 It is frightening when many enemies are breathing down your neck. David was on the run from many enemies. Edwin and Andrew talk about how having God on your side puts you in a better position than your enemies, even when there are many, many, many, many of them. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you...

Psalm 3 According to the heading found in the manuscripts, this was written while David was fleeing Absalom. This was a time in which David was clearly being disciplined by the Lord. And David knew full well he deserved every bit of the suffering he was experiencing. Yet, he still prayed for mercy and deliverance. WOW!!! Edwin and Andrew talk about this exercise of faith in the midst of being disc...

Psalm 3 Why turn to the Lord even when things seem awful, perhaps hopeless? Because even if I'm not sure He will give me salvation, I know the only place salvation can be found is in God. Why would I turn anywhere else? Edwin and Andrew talk about our only hope of salvation in this episode. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are lear...

Psalm 2 The apostles quoted Psalm 2 as they prayed in the face of persecution. Why did that fit? What does this say to us about the applications of Psalm 2 even in our own walk with the King? Edwin and Andrew wrap up the discussion of Psalm 2 looking at the apostles' use of the psalm. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning o...

Psalm 2 Though each psalm is an individual literary unit which can be studied on its own merit and in its own self-contained context, Psalm 2 and Psalm 1 clearly complement each other. Edwin and Andrew talk about how these two psalms can be taken together and what that means for our pursuit of wisdom today. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what...

Psalm 2 Edwin and Andrew discuss the layers and levels of the psalms. What did Psalm 2 mean when to its original readers? What does it mean now that Jesus has come? What does it mean in our own lives today? Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Face...

Psalm 2 Have you ever thought about God as a laughing God? Edwin and Andrew talk about God's laughter and other emotions on today's episode. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking her...

Psalm 2 The kings of the world may plot against God and His anointed King, but there is always one king I have to be most careful about letting rage against the counsel of God. Can you guess who that "king" is? Edwin and Andrew talk about all the different kings who rage against God in this episode. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know wha...

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Psalm 1 The Lord doesn't simply know the righteous. He knows the way of the righteous. Additionally, the wicked won't simply perish, the way of the wicked perishes. Again, the imagery of the psalmist reaches much farther than we commonly imagine. Dig deep and see just how great the way of the righteous is and how awful the way of the wicked is. Read the written devo that goes along with...

Psalm 1 Edwin and Andrew discuss how the statement that the wicked won't stand in the judgment or in the congregation of the righteous means so much more than simply they won't be counted innocent. Find out how deep this judgment goes on today's episode of Text Talk. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any qu...

Psalm 1 The person who meditates on God's law is like a tree planted by the water. What does that picture represent? Edwin and Andrew talk about the Garden, the Law, trusting the Lord, and the tree of life. It is all wrapped up in this picture. Find out what it means for you today. Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or a...