<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2545807/open_sms">Share a comment</a>Taunts sting. “Where is your God?” isn’t just an ancient insult; it’s a modern ache heard at work, online, and in our own doubts. We walk through Psalms 115–118 to find a better reply than defensiveness: worship that puts glory where it belongs and trust that rests in a living God who sees, speaks, and saves. We start with Psalm 115’s bracing honesty—idols glitter but cannot act, while the unseen Lord is our help and shield. That truth steadies courage under pressure and calls us to praise God publicly, not after the trial ends, but within it. Then Psalm 116 turns corporate praise into a personal testimony. A voice in deep distress prays simply, “O Lord, deliver my soul,” and finds the kind of mercy that answers in God’s timing. The result is a vow to “walk before the Lord in the land of the living,” a model for honest prayer and bold witness when life hurts. Psalm 117 compresses mission into two verses and a global horizon: all nations, all peoples, one invitation to praise. Evangelism becomes joy, not mere duty—an overflow of God’s steadfast love and enduring faithfulness. Finally, Psalm 118 anchors the journey in redemption history. Sung at Passover and likely on Jesus’ lips before Gethsemane, it announces the stone rejected becoming the cornerstone. Rejection was real, but so was the plan of God. That Cornerstone now carries our hope through criticism, crisis, and change, turning taunts into testimony and fear into faithful praise. If this journey strengthened your trust, share it with a friend who needs courage today. Subscribe for more studies, leave a review to help others find the show, and tell us: which verse from Psalms 115–118 is holding you steady right now?The first of Stephen&apos;s two volumes set through the Book of Revelation is now available. <a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ3XCJMY'>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ3XCJMY</a><a rel="payment" href="https://app.easytithe.com/App/Form/d39a9be4-01ce-4f82-a3ae-8b860c3ab89e">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2545807/open_sms"&gt;Share a comment&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Taunts sting. “Where is your God?” isn’t just an ancient insult; it’s a modern ache heard at work, online, and in our own doubts. We walk through Psalms 115–118 to find a better reply than defensiveness: worship that puts glory where it belongs and trust that rests in a living God who sees, speaks, and saves.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We start with Psalm 115’s bracing honesty—idols glitter but cannot act, while the unseen Lord is our help and shield. That truth steadies courage under pressure and calls us to praise God publicly, not after the trial ends, but within it. Then Psalm 116 turns corporate praise into a personal testimony. A voice in deep distress prays simply, “O Lord, deliver my soul,” and finds the kind of mercy that answers in God’s timing. The result is a vow to “walk before the Lord in the land of the living,” a model for honest prayer and bold witness when life hurts.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Psalm 117 compresses mission into two verses and a global horizon: all nations, all peoples, one invitation to praise. Evangelism becomes joy, not mere duty—an overflow of God’s steadfast love and enduring faithfulness. Finally, Psalm 118 anchors the journey in redemption history. Sung at Passover and likely on Jesus’ lips before Gethsemane, it announces the stone rejected becoming the cornerstone. Rejection was real, but so was the plan of God. That Cornerstone now carries our hope through criticism, crisis, and change, turning taunts into testimony and fear into faithful praise.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If this journey strengthened your trust, share it with a friend who needs courage today. Subscribe for more studies, leave a review to help others find the show, and tell us: which verse from Psalms 115–118 is holding you steady right now?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The first of Stephen&amp;apos;s two volumes set through the Book of Revelation is now available. &lt;a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ3XCJMY'&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ3XCJMY&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://app.easytithe.com/App/Form/d39a9be4-01ce-4f82-a3ae-8b860c3ab89e"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Share a comment Taunts sting. “Where is your God?” isn’t just an ancient insult; it’s a modern ache heard at work, online, and in our own doubts. We walk through Psalms 115–118 to find a better reply than defensiveness: worship that puts glory where it belongs and trust that rests in a living God who sees, speaks, and saves.  We start with Psalm 115’s bracing honesty—idols glitter but cannot act, while the unseen Lord is our help and shield. That truth steadies courage under pressure and call...

Portraits of our Redeemer (Psalms 115–118)

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2545807/open_sms">Share a comment</a>Awe begins where attention lives. We open Psalms 111–114 and follow a path from studying God’s works in creation to trusting his hand in history and obeying his word in the present. From electric eels to the Cavendish Laboratory, we connect scientific wonder with the psalmist’s claim: Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them. That study does not stop at atoms and galaxies; it moves into redemption, memory, and song. We then shift to Psalm 112 to ask what kind of person thrives when headlines turn hard. The picture is not of a perfect saint but a steady heart: one who fears the Lord, delights in his commands, and refuses to let bad news define ultimate reality. Faith does not pretend pain is good; it trusts that God is good in the middle of it. Think shipwrecked yet safe—surrounded by trouble but on the solid ground of God’s sovereign plan. Psalm 113 lifts our gaze to a God who reigns above the nations and still stoops to raise the lowly. We talk about praise that runs from sunrise to nightfall and the comfort of being seen in both longing and fulfillment, with Hannah’s story as a template for hope without cliché. Finally, Psalm 114 compresses the exodus and reminds us that seas, rivers, and mountains obey the voice of their Maker. If creation responds, should we not respond with obedience, trust, and praise? Come reflect with us, steady your heart, and renew your yes to God’s wise will. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs courage today, and leave a review so more listeners can find the journey.The first of Stephen&apos;s two volumes set through the Book of Revelation is now available. <a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ3XCJMY'>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ3XCJMY</a><a rel="payment" href="https://app.easytithe.com/App/Form/d39a9be4-01ce-4f82-a3ae-8b860c3ab89e">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2545807/open_sms"&gt;Share a comment&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Awe begins where attention lives. We open Psalms 111–114 and follow a path from studying God’s works in creation to trusting his hand in history and obeying his word in the present. From electric eels to the Cavendish Laboratory, we connect scientific wonder with the psalmist’s claim: Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them. That study does not stop at atoms and galaxies; it moves into redemption, memory, and song.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We then shift to Psalm 112 to ask what kind of person thrives when headlines turn hard. The picture is not of a perfect saint but a steady heart: one who fears the Lord, delights in his commands, and refuses to let bad news define ultimate reality. Faith does not pretend pain is good; it trusts that God is good in the middle of it. Think shipwrecked yet safe—surrounded by trouble but on the solid ground of God’s sovereign plan.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Psalm 113 lifts our gaze to a God who reigns above the nations and still stoops to raise the lowly. We talk about praise that runs from sunrise to nightfall and the comfort of being seen in both longing and fulfillment, with Hannah’s story as a template for hope without cliché. Finally, Psalm 114 compresses the exodus and reminds us that seas, rivers, and mountains obey the voice of their Maker. If creation responds, should we not respond with obedience, trust, and praise? Come reflect with us, steady your heart, and renew your yes to God’s wise will.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs courage today, and leave a review so more listeners can find the journey.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The first of Stephen&amp;apos;s two volumes set through the Book of Revelation is now available. &lt;a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ3XCJMY'&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ3XCJMY&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://app.easytithe.com/App/Form/d39a9be4-01ce-4f82-a3ae-8b860c3ab89e"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Share a comment Awe begins where attention lives. We open Psalms 111–114 and follow a path from studying God’s works in creation to trusting his hand in history and obeying his word in the present. From electric eels to the Cavendish Laboratory, we connect scientific wonder with the psalmist’s claim: Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them. That study does not stop at atoms and galaxies; it moves into redemption, memory, and song.  We then shift to Psalm 112 to ask...

Studying God’s Works and Submitting to God’s Will (Psalms 111–114)

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2545807/open_sms">Share a comment</a>Start with a map for real-life trouble: Psalm 107 charts a path from crisis to gratitude with a pattern anyone can follow—cry out, receive comfort, confess thanks. From wanderers in deserts to sailors in storms, we see how God meets people in need and turns distress into worship. That pattern becomes a template for praying honestly and trusting deeply when life feels unstable. We then explore how Psalm 108 proves that truth doesn’t expire. By reusing lyrics from earlier psalms, David shows how tested promises can carry us through new battles. You don’t need a novel word for a new problem; you need a faithful word for a faithful God. From there, the tone shifts in Psalm 109 as David faces slander and malice. Rather than grabbing the gavel, he entrusts his reputation to the Lord. It’s a bracing reminder for anyone walking through false accusation: integrity is your task; vindication is His. The crescendo arrives in Psalm 110, one of the most quoted passages in the New Testament. We trace how Jesus claims this psalm for Himself, revealing the Lord at the Father’s right hand as our reigning King and eternal High Priest after the order of Melchizedek. That priestly role anchors Christian prayer—there is one mediator between God and humanity—and His royal authority secures our hope for justice, judgment, and a coming kingdom rooted in Zion. Across these psalms, we discover a unified message: Scripture is timeless, God hears the desperate, and Christ reigns now and forever. If this journey strengthened your faith, share it with a friend, subscribe for more biblical wisdom, and leave a review to help others find the show.The first of Stephen&apos;s two volumes set through the Book of Revelation is now available. <a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ3XCJMY'>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ3XCJMY</a><a rel="payment" href="https://app.easytithe.com/App/Form/d39a9be4-01ce-4f82-a3ae-8b860c3ab89e">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2545807/open_sms"&gt;Share a comment&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Start with a map for real-life trouble: Psalm 107 charts a path from crisis to gratitude with a pattern anyone can follow—cry out, receive comfort, confess thanks. From wanderers in deserts to sailors in storms, we see how God meets people in need and turns distress into worship. That pattern becomes a template for praying honestly and trusting deeply when life feels unstable.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We then explore how Psalm 108 proves that truth doesn’t expire. By reusing lyrics from earlier psalms, David shows how tested promises can carry us through new battles. You don’t need a novel word for a new problem; you need a faithful word for a faithful God. From there, the tone shifts in Psalm 109 as David faces slander and malice. Rather than grabbing the gavel, he entrusts his reputation to the Lord. It’s a bracing reminder for anyone walking through false accusation: integrity is your task; vindication is His.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The crescendo arrives in Psalm 110, one of the most quoted passages in the New Testament. We trace how Jesus claims this psalm for Himself, revealing the Lord at the Father’s right hand as our reigning King and eternal High Priest after the order of Melchizedek. That priestly role anchors Christian prayer—there is one mediator between God and humanity—and His royal authority secures our hope for justice, judgment, and a coming kingdom rooted in Zion. Across these psalms, we discover a unified message: Scripture is timeless, God hears the desperate, and Christ reigns now and forever.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If this journey strengthened your faith, share it with a friend, subscribe for more biblical wisdom, and leave a review to help others find the show.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The first of Stephen&amp;apos;s two volumes set through the Book of Revelation is now available. &lt;a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ3XCJMY'&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ3XCJMY&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://app.easytithe.com/App/Form/d39a9be4-01ce-4f82-a3ae-8b860c3ab89e"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Share a comment Start with a map for real-life trouble: Psalm 107 charts a path from crisis to gratitude with a pattern anyone can follow—cry out, receive comfort, confess thanks. From wanderers in deserts to sailors in storms, we see how God meets people in need and turns distress into worship. That pattern becomes a template for praying honestly and trusting deeply when life feels unstable.  We then explore how Psalm 108 proves that truth doesn’t expire. By reusing lyrics from earlier psalm...

Lord, High Priest, and Coming King (Psalms 107–110)

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2545807/open_sms">Share a comment</a>Start with a sky full of galaxies and a drop of pond water alive with unseen creatures, and you begin to sense the scale and precision of a world crafted by a wise Creator. We follow that thread from Psalm 104’s vision of light, winds, and angels to a tender image of a wild donkey finding water in the desert. The point is simple and life-giving: God is both vast beyond measure and near enough to meet us where we hide, offering what we need when we feel barren and alone. From there, we turn to Psalm 105 and trace the arc of promise through Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, landing in the surprising place where many stories of rescue begin—chains. Joseph’s fetters and iron collar become a doorway to purpose, a reminder that difficult seasons can serve a larger good we cannot yet see. We talk about how grace fulfills God’s promises and how obedience shapes our ability to fully enjoy the gifts he gives. It’s not about earning favor; it’s about walking in the way that turns gifts into sustained joy. Finally, Psalm 106 holds up a mirror to our forgetful hearts. Israel lost sight of God’s works and love, and the cost was exile. Yet the refrain that outshines failure is this: God remembered his covenant, looked on distress, and acted for his name’s sake. We explore how divine mercy outlasts human inconsistency, why remembrance is a spiritual discipline, and how praise—anchored in a closing doxology—grounds our lives in hope. If creation is a teacher, covenant is the curriculum, and grace is the steady hand that guides us back when we drift. If this journey deepened your awe or renewed your hope, subscribe, share the episode with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help others discover the show.The first of Stephen&apos;s two volumes set through the Book of Revelation is now available. <a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ3XCJMY'>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ3XCJMY</a><a rel="payment" href="https://app.easytithe.com/App/Form/d39a9be4-01ce-4f82-a3ae-8b860c3ab89e">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2545807/open_sms"&gt;Share a comment&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Start with a sky full of galaxies and a drop of pond water alive with unseen creatures, and you begin to sense the scale and precision of a world crafted by a wise Creator. We follow that thread from Psalm 104’s vision of light, winds, and angels to a tender image of a wild donkey finding water in the desert. The point is simple and life-giving: God is both vast beyond measure and near enough to meet us where we hide, offering what we need when we feel barren and alone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;From there, we turn to Psalm 105 and trace the arc of promise through Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, landing in the surprising place where many stories of rescue begin—chains. Joseph’s fetters and iron collar become a doorway to purpose, a reminder that difficult seasons can serve a larger good we cannot yet see. We talk about how grace fulfills God’s promises and how obedience shapes our ability to fully enjoy the gifts he gives. It’s not about earning favor; it’s about walking in the way that turns gifts into sustained joy.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Finally, Psalm 106 holds up a mirror to our forgetful hearts. Israel lost sight of God’s works and love, and the cost was exile. Yet the refrain that outshines failure is this: God remembered his covenant, looked on distress, and acted for his name’s sake. We explore how divine mercy outlasts human inconsistency, why remembrance is a spiritual discipline, and how praise—anchored in a closing doxology—grounds our lives in hope. If creation is a teacher, covenant is the curriculum, and grace is the steady hand that guides us back when we drift.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If this journey deepened your awe or renewed your hope, subscribe, share the episode with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help others discover the show.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The first of Stephen&amp;apos;s two volumes set through the Book of Revelation is now available. &lt;a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ3XCJMY'&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ3XCJMY&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://app.easytithe.com/App/Form/d39a9be4-01ce-4f82-a3ae-8b860c3ab89e"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Share a comment Start with a sky full of galaxies and a drop of pond water alive with unseen creatures, and you begin to sense the scale and precision of a world crafted by a wise Creator. We follow that thread from Psalm 104’s vision of light, winds, and angels to a tender image of a wild donkey finding water in the desert. The point is simple and life-giving: God is both vast beyond measure and near enough to meet us where we hide, offering what we need when we feel barren and alone.  From ...

Created, Directed, and Remembered by God (Psalms 104–106)

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2545807/open_sms">Share a comment</a>What if the difference between despair and steady joy is the gap between belief and conviction? We walk through Psalms 101–103 and show how concrete “I will” commitments, honest lament, and active remembrance can reshape daily life. David’s nine vows in Psalm 101 move beyond theology on paper and into habits that hold under pressure: singing of steadfast love and justice, pondering a blameless way, walking with integrity at home, and guarding our eyes from what is worthless. These aren’t abstractions; they are daily rails for a turbulent world, the kind a divided nation and a fragile heart both desperately need. Then the tone shifts. Psalm 102 speaks with the voice of someone faint with grief—bones burning, sleep fleeing, appetite gone, loneliness perched like a rooftop sparrow. We refuse to minimize that pain. Instead, we lift our gaze where the psalmist lifts his: “But you, O Lord, are enthroned forever.” God’s throne is higher than the tallest wave, yet never aloof. He regards the prayer of the destitute. That verb paints a vivid image of God turning toward the broken, giving full attention to those who feel invisible. From that assurance, the psalmist does something healing: he looks outward, recording hope for a future generation and imagining captives set free. Service becomes medicine for a soul stuck in its own echo. Finally, Psalm 103 teaches us to talk back to ourselves with truth. “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” Gratitude is not denial; it is disciplined memory. We list God’s mercies—pardoning sin, healing the soul’s diseases, redeeming, crowning with steadfast love, renewing strength—and we watch despair loosen its grip. By pairing convictions with remembrance and compassion, we discover a simple pattern: adding blessings subtracts burdens. If you’re ready to move from knowing what is right to living it with a quiet, sturdy joy, press play and journey through these psalms with us. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs hope today, and leave a review to reach more listeners.The first of Stephen&apos;s two volumes set through the Book of Revelation is now available. <a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ3XCJMY'>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ3XCJMY</a><a rel="payment" href="https://app.easytithe.com/App/Form/d39a9be4-01ce-4f82-a3ae-8b860c3ab89e">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2545807/open_sms"&gt;Share a comment&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What if the difference between despair and steady joy is the gap between belief and conviction? We walk through Psalms 101–103 and show how concrete “I will” commitments, honest lament, and active remembrance can reshape daily life. David’s nine vows in Psalm 101 move beyond theology on paper and into habits that hold under pressure: singing of steadfast love and justice, pondering a blameless way, walking with integrity at home, and guarding our eyes from what is worthless. These aren’t abstractions; they are daily rails for a turbulent world, the kind a divided nation and a fragile heart both desperately need.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Then the tone shifts. Psalm 102 speaks with the voice of someone faint with grief—bones burning, sleep fleeing, appetite gone, loneliness perched like a rooftop sparrow. We refuse to minimize that pain. Instead, we lift our gaze where the psalmist lifts his: “But you, O Lord, are enthroned forever.” God’s throne is higher than the tallest wave, yet never aloof. He regards the prayer of the destitute. That verb paints a vivid image of God turning toward the broken, giving full attention to those who feel invisible. From that assurance, the psalmist does something healing: he looks outward, recording hope for a future generation and imagining captives set free. Service becomes medicine for a soul stuck in its own echo.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Finally, Psalm 103 teaches us to talk back to ourselves with truth. “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” Gratitude is not denial; it is disciplined memory. We list God’s mercies—pardoning sin, healing the soul’s diseases, redeeming, crowning with steadfast love, renewing strength—and we watch despair loosen its grip. By pairing convictions with remembrance and compassion, we discover a simple pattern: adding blessings subtracts burdens. If you’re ready to move from knowing what is right to living it with a quiet, sturdy joy, press play and journey through these psalms with us. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs hope today, and leave a review to reach more listeners.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The first of Stephen&amp;apos;s two volumes set through the Book of Revelation is now available. &lt;a href='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ3XCJMY'&gt;https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ3XCJMY&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://app.easytithe.com/App/Form/d39a9be4-01ce-4f82-a3ae-8b860c3ab89e"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Share a comment What if the difference between despair and steady joy is the gap between belief and conviction? We walk through Psalms 101–103 and show how concrete “I will” commitments, honest lament, and active remembrance can reshape daily life. David’s nine vows in Psalm 101 move beyond theology on paper and into habits that hold under pressure: singing of steadfast love and justice, pondering a blameless way, walking with integrity at home, and guarding our eyes from what is worthless. T...

Convictions and Daily Encouragement (Psalm 101–103)

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