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  • Psalm 103: Dwell On The Lord

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    In recent months there have been numerous articles suggesting more Australians have been thinking about aspects of faith and spirituality. COVID seems to have had an impact, not only in the way we think about health and operate as such, but also in matters of faith, priorities in life, and the dwelling on eternity. Something…

  • Psalm 103: Remember The Lord

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    In Psalm 103 we come to a psalm of thanksgiving, perhaps better described as a hymn of gratitude, as the writer, King David, moves from heartfelt personal praise to inviting all of Israel and all of God’s people to remember the Lord, dwell on what he has done, and give him praise.  In v2 we…

  • Hallowed Be Your Name

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    When we are aware of someone’s name then we are aware of who they are. A name defines us. Some parents put time and meaning into the names they choose for their children, others don’t think too hard but come up with a name they like . But a name defines who we are. It…

  • A Psalm For Our Sanity

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    Ooft, there’s no other way to say it, the restrictions now placed on us here in Melbourne are brutal. Yesterday evening we entered a ‘State of Disaster’, which now means we have a curfew, limited time for exercise, and we’re unable to travel more than 5km from our home (except for special circumstances). This is…

  • Published: Hope In Distress

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    At the last minute I was tasked with preaching on Sunday. After contemplating what I should speak on, and not finding peace about any of my previous sermons, I landed on Psalm 142. This Psalm certainly spoke to me in the context of the last week–Christchurch and Cardinals, disaster and religious war. In the end…

  • Spurgeon on The Psalms

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    Across the centuries the Psalms have provided inspiration, encouragement, comfort, and consolation for many Christians. The Psalms reflect the prayer and praise of ancient Israel, and speak to our head and our heart. Perhaps due to its poetic nature, the Psalms lead us toward a devotional life with God. We find an amazing array of…

  • God Hears Our Prayers

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    “The Lord has heard my plea; the Lord accepts my prayer.” (Psalm 6:9) Isn’t great that we can be safe in the knowledge that the Lord hears our prayers? While reading Psalm 6 this morning this verse stood out to me. It gives me assurance of a God who listens to me, who hears me,…