Dear John, Love God

“And I trust in you.” Psalm 55.23 Every once in awhile a moment catches you and you know a fact...

“My life is well and whole, secure in the middle of danger even while thousands are lined up against me....

“I want some peace and quiet. I want a walk in the country. I want a cabin in the woods....

“Open your ears, God, to my prayer; don’t pretend you don’t hear me knocking. Come close and whisper your answer....

“I’m ready now to worship, so ready. I thank you, God – you’re so good.” Psalm 54.6 Sunday night I...

“Oh, look! God’s right here helping! God’s on my side.” Psalm 54.4 Crisis brings out the spiritual side of almost...

“God turns life around. Turned-around Jacob skips rope, turned-around Israel sings laughter.” Psalm 53.6 Every day at work I watch...

“And I’ll stay right here, your good name my hope, in company with your faithful friends.” Psalm 52.9 I wish...

“Why do you brag of evil, “Big Man”? God’s mercy carries the day.” Psalm 52.1 It is a rare prayer...

“Make Zion the place you delight in, repair Jerusalem’s broken-down walls.” Psalm 51.18 David’s prayer of confession to God, about...