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In these reflections, I take the risk of letting my mind go.

These are not sermons based on any sort of exegesis, nothing necessarily built on the core intent of the biblical text. If you want sermons, then meet me in another forum.

They are not even the result of Lectio Divina although that would more closely represent what I write here. I just allow myself to be free, free with God; and now, I have decided, also to be free with you too – sharing freely thoughts occurring as I read below the surface.

12Sep/25

Psalm 63: A Thirsty Soul

September 12, 2025Bible JournalJoan Delsol Meade

Thirsty? That means longing for a drink, having a strong desire, deep longing for something, or should I say someone?

21Jul/25

Psalm 62: Trust in God alone

July 21, 2025Bible JournalJoan Delsol Meade

5 “For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him.” I find though, that when I wait on God alone, God sends (or lets come) others intoRead More…

17Jul/25

Psalm 61: Protect the king

July 17, 2025Bible JournalJoan Delsol Meade

Is this prayer for divine protection written by the king himself? If so, he’s smart.

16Jul/25

Psalm 60: Prayer for National Victory

July 16, 2025Bible JournalJoan Delsol Meade

The psalmist, David, prays that his armies who have known defeat, will once again be victorious. Praying for military victory on one side is essentially praying for loss on the other.

10Jul/25

Psalm 59: Enemies Just Because

July 10, 2025Bible JournalJoan Delsol Meade

When I say ‘just because’ it doesn’t mean that the enemies are just, or that there is a reason, a ‘because’ to their unjust choice. No. There isn’t. And this is preciselyRead More…