Psalm

Mary, the Evangelist
Commentary on Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24

It is easy to see why Psalm 118 is the [...]

Risen Lord
Commentary on Psalm 150

Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concerts series included a number entitled “Praise God and Dance,” a direct invocation of [...]

Risen Lord
Commentary on Psalm 150

The celebration continues! On this second Sunday of Easter, the sound of trumpets still echoes in our [...]

Risen Lord
Commentary on Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24

On Easter Sunday, the church proclaims, “O give thanks to [...]

Risen Lord
Commentary on Psalm 150

Dare I suggest considering a sermon on something other than John 20 this Easter 2? I recommend [...]

Risen Lord
Commentary on Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24

Psalm 118 is a bounty of riches. Scholars debate whether [...]

Shepherd in a landscape with goats
Commentary on Psalm 23

Notice this Psalm’s emphasis on our active Lord. In this one Psalm, the Lord is shepherd, host [...]

Shepherd in a landscape with goats
Commentary on Psalm 23

Everybody knows Psalm 23. In an era of increasing biblical illiteracy, this is an encouraging sign. But [...]

Baptism of Jesus
Commentary on Psalm 29

Psalm 29 is classified as a Community Hymn, but is often considered an Enthronement psalm because of [...]

Baptism of Jesus
Commentary on Psalm 29

There are a number of directions that the interpreter of psalm 29 could take. For example, it [...]