"For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is your steadfast love for those who fear you. As far as the east is from the west, so far have you removed our transgressions from us." Psalm 103: 11-12 I am looking southeast from the spine of the Blue Ridge. How far do you think I can see? As the crow flies (more directly to the east), I know the Atlantic … [Read more...] about Psalm 103 (Psalms on the Trail)
Archives for April 2016
Psalm 102 (Psalms on the Trail)
"I have become a like a vulture in the wilderness, like an owl among the ruins. I lie awake and groan; I am a sparrow lonely on a housetop." Psalm 102: 6,7 Night herons are said to be social birds, roosting in groups; but when it comes to foraging for food, they work alone, sometimes perching on logs, staring into the water for their next meal. That's what this one is … [Read more...] about Psalm 102 (Psalms on the Trail)
Psalm 101 (Psalms on the Trail)
I will not tolerate people who slander their neighbors. I will not endure conceit and pride. I will search for faithful people to be my companions. Only those who are above reproach will be allowed to serve me. I will not allow deceivers to serve in my house, and liars will not stay in my presence. Psalm 101: 5-6 Reflection: When I first read this psalm I … [Read more...] about Psalm 101 (Psalms on the Trail)
Psalm 100 (Psalms on the Trail)
"Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with singing.... Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise." Psalm 100: 2,4 Don't be too grossed out by Chester's slobbery lick. After leaving D.C. 355 miles ago, we had finally arrived at Pittsburgh's Point State Park, a spit of land at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers … [Read more...] about Psalm 100 (Psalms on the Trail)
Psalm 99 (Psalms on the Trail)
"Proclaim the greatness of the Lord. Fall down before God's footstool. God is the Holy One." Psalm 99:5 These exquisite little mushrooms would be missed unless one crouches down on the ground beside a fallen, rotting log. There is a woman whose faith seemed best expressed from the ground: Mary of Bethany, the sister of Martha and Lazarus, friend of Jesus. Mary had her own … [Read more...] about Psalm 99 (Psalms on the Trail)