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THE GOOD DAY BLOG SERIES
Summer in the Psalms
If you're like me, my natural tendency is to let my emotions drive. But, scripture teaches the importance of stewarding our emotions. Psalms are not just a collection of ancient poetry but a blueprint of sorts, helping us navigate the terrain of human emotions, modeling how we can use our emotions to understand the condition of our hearts and point us back to our need of God and His everlasting faithfulness toward us. Come and be refreshed with us as we spend a Summer in the Psalms!
Psalm 142 - When I Feel Alone
When was the last time you were "scooped up"? Whether in the safe and reassuring arms of someone we love or in a bed full of pillows, being "scooped up" is deeply comforting.
As my friend, Abby McDonald, points out in her reflection of Psalm 142, God's love is ready and waiting to "scoop" us up. Our part is simply to come - to be honest and transparent, to bring our cares and burdens to the one who not only carries them but carries us.
Abby McDonald
7 days ago5 min read
Psalm 135 - When I Need to Tell My Story
Indeed, there's a glue which bonds families together and it has no respect for blood relation, for sometimes these families start out as acquaintance then build into friendship, then by God's grace, are forged into brotherhood and sisterhood. No matter how these "families" are formed, the glue which holds us together is story-telling. It's stickiness is determined by the laughter and tears the story holds.
Samantha Decker
Aug 185 min read
Psalm 128 - When I Need to Cultivate Fear of the Lord
What does it mean to fear the Lord? Once we understand this, how do we cultivate fear of the Lord in our hearts so we live in fear of the Lord? Why is this so important? My friend, Alexandra Jensen, helps us comb through these que
As my friend, Abby McDonald, points out in her reflection of Psalm 142, God's love is ready and waiting to "scoop" us up. Our part is simply to come - to be honest and transparent, to bring our cares and burdens to the one who not only carries the
Alexandra Jensen
Aug 115 min read
Psalm 121 - When Moving Forward has Me Looking Back
When we read God's Word, we're not alone. The Holy Spirit is with us and leading us, making this truth come to life to us in new and exciting ways. The Bible is the only book which reads us as we read it. I love this reflection of Psalm 121 from my good friend, Amy Lively, as it illustrates this so beautifully. God led her to read this psalm while resting on a height, and deep insight gushed forth. Insight for her life, but also for ours, because God is cool like that.
Amy Lively
Aug 45 min read
Psalm 119 - When Routines Fall Away
Drifting is a reality for our spiritual lives too if we are not intentional to cultivate faithfulness. My friend, Karolyne Roberts is sharing her reflection of Psalm 119 with us today to help us reflect on what our summer is revealing in our hearts and how we can continue walking with God and closer to Him even when routines change.
Karolyne Roberts
Jul 285 min read
Psalm 107 - When God Feels Distant
Whether hiking mountains is our "thing" or not, my friend, Lauren Vander Linden is sharing her reflection of Psalm 107 with us to remind us the spiritual ascent is one we all need to make, again and again. As we do, we'll find God's love is steady, gently leading us up one step at a time.
Lauren Vander Linden
Jul 214 min read
Psalm 100 - When We Need a Dance Party
Dancing invites joy and smiling, and as my friend, Kathy Izard, points out in her reflection of Psalm 100, dancing also invites gratitude. These "holy spirited steps" as she says are welcomed by God.
Kathy Izard
Jul 144 min read
Psalm 93 - When the Waters Roar
There's no better way to be the Summer heat than with a splash. But, sometimes we get more than a splash. We get a wave or waves of chaos. My good friend, Valerie Ellis, is sharing her reflection of Psalm 93 with us today and reminding us of the stark contrast between chaos and Christ and the invitation that awaits us in these inconvenient and overwhelming waters.
Valerie Ellis
Jul 74 min read
Psalm 86 - When I Need to Stop "Fixing" and Live by Faith
What does it mean to "live by faith"? Relying on our know-how and limited understanding while also trying to be a follower of Christ is a common picture of a divided heart. And, we're not the first to struggle in this way. King David prayed for God to give him an undivided heart in Psalm 86.
Mary Thionnet
Jun 306 min read
Psalm 79 - When the Rug Slides Out from Under Me
Maybe this Summer, foreign is exactly what you need. But no bags need to be packed. Not a single one. No airline reservations need to be made. You see, praise in times of plenty, that's easy. It's natural. But praise in want, it's never easy. It's unnatural. Foreign may be an even better word. It feels strange, unfamiliar, unsettling.
Sarah Freymuth
Jun 235 min read
Psalm 72 - When I Have Opinions About Our Leadership
My good friend, Sarah Philpott, shares her reflection of Psalm 72 with us today and the gentle redirection meant for all us - who are we worshipping? In whom or what have we put our hope?
Sarah Philpott
Jun 165 min read
Psalm 65 - When I Need Some Fun
I want us to embrace a moment of nothingness, as hard as it may be for us. Keep the TV off, put the phone away. If not for a whole summer, how about today? How about for five minutes? For, it's only when we're bored that we start to ask ourselves the question: "What sounds fun?" Fun. We need more fun!
Candace Cofer
Jun 95 min read
The Psalms: A Guide Through All of Life
As we begin our Summer in the Psalms series this Summer, we're getting to hear from my friend, Cole Feix, as he helps us understand the Psalms as "the nervous system of the Bible."
Cole Feix
Jun 27 min read
Psalm 58 - When My Heart Cries for Justice
As we continue to walk through these Psalms together, we see God is not afraid of our questions or our emotions. Yet, what is so beautiful a
Traci Shnider
Aug 26, 20255 min read
Psalm 51 - When Waiting Upon the Lord
Crying out to God - we usually find ourselves here when God's timing and or ways is different from that of our own. Today, a dear friend of
R.J. Hester
Aug 19, 20255 min read
Psalm 44 - When I Feel Heaven and Heartache Cross Paths
Joy and grief, these seem so opposite, yet I've come to learn these two are good friends. Have you noticed in your own life how these seem t
Courtney Doyle
Aug 12, 20255 min read
Psalm 37 - When I'm Tired of "Hanging in There"
Hang in there! It's a phrase we hear quite a bit and likely even use to try to encourage another not to give up hope, but is it really that
Cheri Fletcher
Aug 5, 20255 min read
Psalm 30 - When I Need Joy in the Morning
Life is a cycle of ups and downs, victories and defeats, rejoicing and mourning. For every baby shower we attend, a funeral will not be far
Luke Helms
Jul 29, 20254 min read
Psalm 23 - When I Am Forgetful of God's Presence with Me
Dwell. When I think of the word dwell, I think of being still and in perfect peace. I think of a loving presence that surrounds me and wraps
Melissa Labieniec
Jul 22, 20255 min read
Psalm 16 - When I'm Carrying Too Much
I lunged out of the car, strapping on my work bag and purse. I stacked the grocery sacks filled with tonight’s meal down my arm and fumbled
Bethany Kimsey
Jul 15, 20255 min read
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