This psalm was often used as an evening prayer because of verse eight, “In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone,

The academic study of this psalm raises some interesting questions. But this article is intended to be practical rather than academic. So, we will bypass

The world is in rebellion. Thoughtful Christians are caused to ask, ‘Why is this allowed? Is God really in control?’ In the news we hear

The preface to a book is normally the last portion the author wrote but it is the first portion read. The first psalm is a

I like to ride my bicycle. I enjoy that time alone. I get time to think and sometimes I realize I haven’t even looked around

Practical Reflections on the Psalms Introduction Before we begin our study of individual psalms there are introductory matters that must be covered. These are of

This question is often asked by someone who feels that his life has little meaning. He wonders who he is and why he is here.

Genesis 22:1-19 (NIV) Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!”“Here I am,” he replied. 2 Then God said, “Take your son,

Christianity: 1500-1650 The Reformation Background to the Reformation Corrupt Catholic Church Negligence, ignorance, absenteeism, sexual immorality were widespread among the clergy. Corruption was not only

Wrap-up In our Introduction, we asked several questions: How did the general Christian religious landscape of today develop? How did religion influence history in the