Psalms

The 23rd Psalm must be the best-known, most-loved psalm, or perhaps even poem, in the world. Kenneth E. Bailey, author of Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes, has written… — February 27, 2015

Recently, Joel Osteen Ministries posted on Facebook that we should pray "hidden dreams" and "unborn promises" based on Psalm 2:8. I disagree, and write about it here on… — September 26, 2014

On April 14, 2014 more than 200 schoolgirls in NE Nigeria were kidnapped by the terrorist group Boko Haram. Today at our BTS faculty meeting we prayed over a… — May 14, 2014

In Hiking Oyster Dome, Part 1, I told about my trip to Logos Bible Software in Washington state to tape two courses (1, 2, Samuel, and 1, 2 Kings).… — February 5, 2014

Recently, I was in Bellingham, Washington taping two courses for Logos Bible Software. For the sake of video consistency while taping each course, I needed to wear the… — February 4, 2014

In Jesus, God was with his people. In the Old Testament, God was with his people. In the present time, God is with his people. Here are a… — December 11, 2013

I've had some serious health problems in the past year. Medicines seemed to make things worse. I became interested in alternative medicine, which has become a hot topic… — October 28, 2013

My son Noah is now taller than me.  I'm the 3rd tallest person in my family.  Shannon is the shortest and she's  5' 10" (pretty tall for a… — September 24, 2013

Do you run or walk in the rain?  A recent post for Biblical's website about how rain helps me connect to God. Running in the Rain (Psalm 68).… — August 12, 2013

Cursing, Baby Bashing and Psalm 137 “Are you excited about Psalm 137?”  I was asked this question during a job interview in England in the spring of 2005. … — May 24, 2013

I'm the divine anger guy.  I've written articles recently on "Wrath" in the Dictionary of the Old Testament: Prophets (IVP Bible Dictionary) and Divine Wrath and Divine Compassion in Holy War in… — May 17, 2013

Remember your word to your servant, in which you have made me hope (Psalm 119:49) What types of people do you need to say "Remember" to?  People who… — May 17, 2013

Where do you confess your sexual sins? David confessed his in the best-selling book of all time. I probably wouldn't want to do that.  (In case you weren't… — March 11, 2013

I will lift up my hands toward your commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes (Psalm 119:48). "Ooh-ooh-ooooh, Mr. Kotter, Mr. Kotter."   When I… — March 10, 2013

My son Nathan has a good memory.  Lately, he has delighted to display this ability by spouting a monologue from Hamlet at unsuspecting members of our family.  He… — February 5, 2013

My dad called yesterday.  He was clearly excited.  He left a message at my office then called me at home.  He was reading through the biography of Dietrich… — January 4, 2013

When you teach on the Psalms, you need to discuss the headings, but sometimes it gets a little sticky, even controversial.  Unlike the headings (also called titles or… — December 21, 2012

I have a confession.  When someone quotes an overly familiar biblical passage, I groan, “Not again.” A while ago, I posted three blogs about the overuse of Jeremiah… — November 30, 2012