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Psalm 91 Immersion

March 22, 2017 by Chris Sicks 3 Comments

Do you know the feeling of impending trouble, that knot in your stomach as you think about a situation that threatens to overwhelm you? Does it make you feel alone and vulnerable? God has something good to say to you about it, in Psalm 91. Take 15 minutes to hear Him speak. As you immerse yourself in this psalm today, notice the verbs. Who is doing each action? Is it active or passive? Play the song below and read the text as you listen. Read it repeatedly, and focus on the text more than … [Continue reading...]

Psalm 116 Immersion

January 30, 2017 by Chris Sicks 1 Comment

Where do you turn when you are afraid, weary, or full of grief? There are a lot of options. Psalm 116 points us to the One who is gracious, compassionate, yet also immeasurably powerful. That's the combination you want when you are in distress. As you immerse yourself in this psalm today, look for the turning point, the hinge that swings the author's heart swings from fear to faith. What is it? To get started, play the song below and read the text as you listen. Read it repeatedly. Don’t be … [Continue reading...]

Psalm 16 Immersion – Fullness of Joy

November 18, 2016 by Chris Sicks Leave a Comment

Psalm 16 is good for Thanksgiving. The band Shane & Shane captures how David rests in what God has provided. Play the song below, and read the text as you listen. You'll notice the song lyrics hop around, not following the psalm verse-by-verse. So read the text over and over as you listen, absorbing the message with your eyes, ears, and heart. Enjoy, and give thanks. “Psalm 16 (Fullness of Joy)”, by Shane & Shane. Album: Psalms Vol. 2. Buy here. Psalm 16—A Miktam of David (ESV) 1 … [Continue reading...]

Psalm 42 Immersion

November 9, 2016 by Chris Sicks 2 Comments

Psalm 42 is full of honesty about confusion and fear, yet also trust and hope. To immerse yourself in this psalm today, play the song below, and read the text as you listen. Read the text repeatedly—let your eyes roam back and forth over the words. Don’t be distracted that the song doesn’t follow the psalm word-for-word. Sandra has rephrased—yet captured—the heart of psalmist. Enjoy. "My Hope, My God", by Sandra McCracken. Album: Psalms. Buy here. Psalm 42—To the choirmaster. A Maskil of the … [Continue reading...]

Give to the winds thy fears

July 16, 2013 by Chris Sicks Leave a Comment

Tomorrow, Sara and I learn from her neurosurgeon how effective her May 13 radiation treatment was. (In other words, how much damage did the radiation do to the two areas of cancer on her brain.) Waiting and wondering caused me to recall this account, written in 1871. That is long ago, but because the Subject does not change, these hopeful words remain true: A number of years ago Captain D. commanded a vessel sailing from Liverpool to New York, and on one voyage he had all his family with … [Continue reading...]