The Balm of Gilead

Scripture The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.  ~Psalm 34:18 Quote In prayer, we act like men. In praise, we act like angels. ~Thomas Watson Gilead was famous for it’s healing oil or balm. The young buds of balsam poplar trees secrete a powerfully aromatic and healing resin…

Real Worship

Scripture  Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD. ~Psalm 150:6, NLT Quote There is nothing boring about true worship. ~Steven Lawson When you read the Psalms you meet joy and sorrow, ecstatic elation and deep depression; you encounter pain and pleasure, trials and triumph. I do not know of any emotion…

Praising Is Pleasing

Scripture He takes no pleasure in the strength of a horse or in human might. No, the LORD ’s delight is in those who fear him, those who put their hope in his unfailing love.  Psalm 147:10-11, NLT  Quote Seven Days without worship makes one weak. ~Allen Varlett   The Hebrew word châphêts which is translated delight in…

Celebrate Jesus

Scripture Our God, You are the One who rides on the clouds, and we praise You. Your name is the LORD and we celebrate [alaz] as we worship You. ~Psalms 68:4, CEV Quote Keep company with the more cheerful sort of the Godly; there is no mirth [gladness] like the laughter of believers. ~Richard Baxter…