Now that I am old and gray-headed, O God, do not forsake me, till I make known your strength to this generation and your power to all who are to come. Psalm 71:18 Reflection: With the shifts in our culture, there are fewer parents who bring their children to worship on Sunday mornings. I have noticed, however, a trend of grandparents, great-uncles and great-aunts … [Read more...] about Psalm 71 (Psalms on the Trail)
Psalms on the Trail
Psalm 70 (Psalms on the Trail)
Let those who love your salvation, say evermore, "God is great!" Psalm 70:4 Reflection: The best way to discover Mayapple blossoms is to get down on one's knees. The flowers go unnoticed under big umbrella leaves. I will say more but.... This past week I presided at a funeral of a man who lived to be 96 years old. He was a great storyteller. A good and loyal friend. … [Read more...] about Psalm 70 (Psalms on the Trail)
Psalm 69 (Psalms on the Trail)
"O God, you know my pretenses, and my faults are not hidden from you. Let those who search for you not use me as a guide." Psalm 69: 5-6 Reflection: By now many of you know the importance of the white blaze. It is the dependable guide on the Appalachian Trail. Follow it and you will get to the next spring or shelter in your guidebook. Don't follow it and...well, … [Read more...] about Psalm 69 (Psalms on the Trail)
Psalm 68 (Psalms on the Trail)
Let God arise, and let God's enemies be scattered. Psalm 68:1 Oh, this morning I was all worked up. I felt like I had so much to do and not enough time to do it in. So what's new, you ask. But I asked: How can I be a worship leader and a congregational redeveloper and a sermon preparer and a pastoral care giver and an administrator and a choral singer and a cook (yes, I had … [Read more...] about Psalm 68 (Psalms on the Trail)
Psalm 67 (Psalms on the Trail)
May God give us blessing, and may all the ends of the earth stand in awe. Psalm 67:7 Reflection: Enough talking and writing! The psalms are supposed to be sung as well as prayed. The music of a group called the Sons of Korah traveled with me on the trail during times in the car. They have a project of setting psalms to music. Listen to them sing Psalm 67. (I … [Read more...] about Psalm 67 (Psalms on the Trail)