Category Archives: Psalms

Psalm 101: I Will Sing Of Mercy And Justice

Posted on September 6, 2015 by nathanalbright

As believers who seek to develop godly character in all aspects of our lives, one of the mysteries or puzzles that is presented to us is the aspect of David being a man after God’s own heart [1]. If we … Continue reading →

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If I Forget You, O Jerusalem: A Critical Analysis Of The Observance Of International Qums Day

Posted on July 11, 2015 by nathanalbright

Today, the last Friday of Ramadan, many Muslims around the world keep a political holiday that is among the most disreputable and disgusting observances that can be found in our contemporary world. This festival is called International Qums Day, and … Continue reading →

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Psalm 61: Lead Me To The Rock That Is Higher Than I

Posted on June 29, 2015 by nathanalbright

Yesterday one of the deacons in our congregation gave a sermonette on a psalm that I must admit I have not read often personally. Although I read and comment often on the psalms [1], this happens to be a psalm … Continue reading →

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I Hate Them With Perfect Hatred

Posted on May 17, 2015 by nathanalbright

Earlier today, as I was at services listening to the Bible Study, I got notification from a friend of mine about a biblical question he had and had posted publicly in a Facebook group I happen to belong to. I … Continue reading →

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A View Of The Institutional Framework Of The Composition And Publication Of The Psalms

Posted on October 27, 2014 by nathanalbright

In our intensely individualistic age, anyone with an opinion, some kind of keyboard or keypad, and an internet connection can share their opinions and thoughts and feelings with anyone who is inclined to read them. Whether we are sharing our … Continue reading →

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Psalm 123: Until He Has Mercy On Us

Posted on October 13, 2014 by nathanalbright

While I have often paid mind to the Psalms of Ascents [1], there are some psalms that have rarely attracted my notice for one reason or another. Because of its relative obscurity, I have seldom stopped to think of Psalm … Continue reading →

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Psalm 67: Let All The Peoples Praise You

Posted on December 29, 2013 by nathanalbright

One of the rewards of taking a close examination of the Book of Psalms is a realization of how universal the biblical ideal was from the very beginning. It is commonly and mistakenly thought that the Mosaic covenant (popularly, but … Continue reading →

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Deuteronomy 16:1-17: Three Times A Year

Posted on September 20, 2013 by nathanalbright

For many members of the Church of God, whatever their particular organizational loyalties, there is a certain sense of familiarity (and perhaps even dread) when an offertory messages goes to the most cliched of locations for an offertory message [1], … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Psalmist, I Am

Posted on July 13, 2013 by nathanalbright

Pslamist, I Am, by Ray Abner [Note: I received this book without charge from WestBow Press in exchange for an honest review.] It is a difficult matter to review a book that consists mainly of compilations of thematically chosen verses … Continue reading →

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Psalm 13: Will You Forget Me Forever?

Posted on June 23, 2013 by nathanalbright

In times of trial and distress, when my heart is full of sorrows and deep reflection, especially when trials seem to last forever, there are a few psalms that provide some sense of comfort. Part of the comfort of the … Continue reading →

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