THE WARRIOR’S VIEW OF ENEMIES
One of David’s most significant contributions to warfighter theology is his complex understanding and relationship to his enemies, an issue that is …
Psalms
THE WARRIOR AND THE WORD
David was a man of God’s Word. The verbs used to describe his relationship to the Torah reveal his devotion: love, delight, …
Lament and Unseen Footprints
For the singer of Psalm 77, comfort is a stranger. His is a season of sorrow and spiritual fatigue. I value the authenticity …
Rhythm of Life: Orientation, Disorientation, Reorientation
Death and resurrection are the center of our faith, they also form the rhythm of life for the believer. We move from …
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The Anatomy of the Soul
John Calvin called the psalms the “anatomy of the soul.” He recognized that the diversity of the psalms correlated to the diversity …
Luther on the Gift of Psalms
Martin Luther loved the book of Psalms. His thinking and theology were greatly influenced by his meditation on this book. When he …
The Creature’s Psalm
Psalm 131 is a short psalm containing only three verses. And yet, it is crammed full of great creation theology. With brevity, …
Nevertheless
Many psalms encapsulate a journey. Psalm 73 charts a path through some difficult terrain. The psalmist travels into the pit of doubt …
Unseen Footprints
For the singer of Psalm 77, comfort is a stranger. His is a season of sorrow and spiritual fatigue. I value the authenticity …
The Roots of Gratitude
Psalm 100 was written to instruct the community of faith on giving thanks. It is a blue print of sorts for developing a …