by Wendy Widder | Nov 29, 2022 | Psalm 121, Psalms of Ascent
Not all help is created equal. You know this if you’ve ever had a toddler “help” you with something. For several years, I was my parents’ computer “help.” When I visited from out of state, they’d greet me with a list of computer woes to fix. Computer technician that...
by Wendy Widder | Nov 22, 2022 | Psalm 121, Psalms of Ascent
The second post for each song of ascent features a video devotional from the Music Ministry of First United Methodist Church in Stephenville, Texas. These videos were a weekly devotional series during the 13 months that the church’s music ministry was apart during the...
by Wendy Widder | Nov 15, 2022 | Psalm 121, Psalms of Ascent
For the next several weeks, we’re back to the Psalms of Ascent. The next psalm is one of the best-known and well-loved psalms in the entire collection! The first post for each song consists of my translation (typically) and a song that helps me remember the...
by Wendy Widder | Aug 2, 2022 | Psalm 120, Psalms of Ascent
On our trek through Psalm 120, we’ve looked backward and forward. We’ve thought about the value of remembering God’s past faithfulness and anticipating his future vindication. These are both good practices, but the psalm doesn’t end with them. It returns to the...
by Wendy Widder | Jul 26, 2022 | Psalm 120, Psalms of Ascent
We recently planted a tree near our deck in hopes of having shade in twenty years. That’s called taking the long view. There aren’t many good alternatives to this long view—so the best we can do is enjoy watching our little tree grow and hope we live to enjoy its...
by Wendy Widder | Jul 19, 2022 | Psalm 120, Psalms of Ascent
“I was a high school cheerleader.” This is my go-to statement that usually guarantees a win in the ice-breaker game, “Two Truths and a Lie.” After each person says three things about themselves—two that are true and one that’s not—everyone takes a turn guessing the...
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