Psalm

Brilliant star in night sky with streaks of light emerging
Commentary on Psalm 27:1, 4-9

As much as any psalm in the Psalter, Psalm 27 expresses trust in the lord [...]

lamb in green field
Commentary on Psalm 40:1-11

The lectionary selection from Psalm 40 includes ten verses that express thanksgiving (verses 1-10) and [...]

Dove flying in front of puffy clouds
Commentary on Psalm 29

If there’s one word to describe this psalm, it might be “loud.”1 The God of glory “thunders” [...]

Painting of three magi meeting Christ child
Commentary on Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14

The Greek meaning of “epiphany” means to reveal or uncover.1 [...]

Joseph and Mary walking in front of pyramid in Egypt
Commentary on Psalm 148

Commentary is forthcoming for this text.

Jesus mural with man looking up at it.
Commentary on Psalm 8

Commentary is forthcoming for this text.

candle burning with Christmas decorations in background
Commentary on Psalm 97

Christianity is, in many ways, a faith built on paradoxes.1 Old and New Testaments alike bear witness [...]

christmas candles with greens
Commentary on Psalm 96

Let’s face it, this night belongs to the newborn Jesus, Mary and Joseph, along with shepherds, a [...]

silhouetted figure looking up at stars
Commentary on Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19

Advent and Christmas never fail to stir up a vast [...]

spring in wilderness
Commentary on Psalm 146:5-10

The third Sunday in Advent has become the rare moment when Protestant churches pay a [...]