John Mark Hicks

Psalm 21 is a royal Psalm that locates the king’s strength in Yahweh’s steadfast love. Yahweh saves and blesses the king of Israel because the king trusts in the steadfast love of the Lord. Yahweh delivers the king from the enemies of Yahweh and gives him the glory of the Lord’s presence. The Psalm idealizes […]

Though Israel walks through troubles threatened by gods, kings of the earth, and enemies, Yahweh is loving and faithful. Consequently, Israel confesses the name of Yahweh before the gods, gives thanks for Yahweh’s grace and deliverance, and walks confidently in the way of the Lord despite its troubles. One day all the kings of the […]

This prayer was written by Brandon Fredenburg of Lubbock Christian University and offered to the public on September 14, 2001.  He has posted it on his Facebook site today.  I have reproduced it below because I embrace its essence.   A Prayer of Remembrance and Mourning September 14, 2001 O God, Who created all persons […]