Reading: Psalm 12 Everyone utters lies [emptiness] to his neighbor; with flattering lips and a double heart they speak… The words of the...

Reading: Psalm 11 For the Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord’s throne is in heaven; his eyes see… For the Lord is righteous; he loves...

Reading: Psalm 10 Why, O Lord, do you stand far away? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? In arrogance the wicked hotly pursue...

Reading: Psalm 9 The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know your name put their...

Reading: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear though the earth gives way, though...

Reading: Psalm 7 God is a righteous judge, and a God who feels indignation every day. If a man does not repent, God will whet his sword;...

Reading: Psalm 8 What is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him? (Psalm 8:4) Meditation: Have you ever...

Reading: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am...

Reading: Psalm 6 O Lord, rebuke me not in your anger, nor discipline me in your wrath… My soul is greatly troubled. But you, O Lord—how...

Reading: And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom...

Reading: Psalm 5 Evil may not dwell with you… But through the abundance of your steadfast love I will enter your house. I will bow down...

Reading: Psalm 3 You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound. (Psalm 3:7) Meditation: How much is...

Reading: Behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star...

Reading: Psalm 1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of...

Reading: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Submit yourselves therefore to God. (James 4:6-7) Meditation: We often...

Reading: Do all things without grumbling… (Philippians 2:14) Meditation: There are lots of reasons to grumble. I would know because I’m...

Reading: …for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin… (1 Peter 4:1) Meditation: We’ve lost the desire to be holy,...

Reading: Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness. (Matthew 6:33) Meditation: Why is it so easy to slip into pursuing our own...

Reading: God disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in it (i.e. the cross). (Colossians...

Reading: And there followed him a great multitude of people and of women who were mourning and lamenting for him. (Luke 23:27)...