One of my college professors compared the structure of the Psalms to a soaring European cathedral. The great architects of the ancient cathedrals understood their buildings not only served a function (to provide shelter for God’s people as they worshiped) but also embodied an art form that expressed praise to God. They designed flying buttresses to... Continue Reading →
Revelation and Response: Why We Run to the Psalms
It is hard to find a book of the Bible people love more deeply and run to more often than the Psalms. We love the book of Psalms because it resonates so intimately with who we are. It is raw and real while at the same time perceptive and comforting. We love the Psalms because... Continue Reading →
On Blogging, Psalms, and Songwriting
For years I have looked askance at blogging as the annoying platform of wanna-be writers. Obviously I have changed my opinion, or I consider myself a wanna-be writer who wants so desperately to write more that I am willing to risk annoying others to do so. You be the judge. Either way, I decided to... Continue Reading →