Taking Refuge (Psalm 2)

“Happy are those who take refuge in Him.” (Psalm 2:12, NRSV) Those who put their trust in God have a contentment that is rooted from the outside. God as one’s source of life is always renewing and giving. That person who believes in God has a spring that pours into their lives refreshing the soul. But, the follower of God is not always happy. How could one possibly always be happy? The way of God Read More …

Sinner & Saint (Psalm 1)

“Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread or sit in the seat of scoffers…” (Psalm 1:1, NRSV) Often i’ve read this psalm and thought, “Yes, I will not take the advice of the wicked, or follow sinners, or be a scoffer.” I prayed with earnest that those outside influences would not lead me astray from God. But the truth is, we don’t need Read More …