The psalmist wrote that “God has taken his place in the divine council, in the midst of the gods he holds judgement.” ( verse 1).

Make some noise, people! There’s nothing wrong with shouts of joy.

In this, another communal lament, the psalmist asks, “O Lord of hosts, how long will you be angry with your people’s prayers?”(verse 4). So I ask myself, ‘Can God really be angryRead More…

Psalm 79-  With backs against the wall we ask,” How much longer?” Humiliation is not a welcome thing. Don’t try humiliating anyone or you will surely not have the last laugh.

I remember the day my little daughter put her failure to remember in exactly this way. She said, “Mommy, it’s not about forgetting. It’s a matter of remembering.” In Psalm 78, anotherRead More…