Psalm 17 — Derek: Meditating on the Way

February 27, 2026

“If you test me, you will find no wickedness in me.” (Psalm 17:3) That is a rather disturbing statement for many. Can I pray that prayer? That is the invitation of Psalm 17. It calls us into a way of integrity and faithfulness as we seek refuge in the Lord, and we seek the Lord […]


Psalm 26 – Derek: Meditating on the Way

December 19, 2024

Bobby Valentine and John Mark Hicks reflect on the meaning of Psalm 26 as an entrance liturgy for assembling with the people of God. Does the claim of blamelessness reflect a Jewish legalism? Should we enter the assembly to dwell in God’s glory with a kind of sinlessness? How might we appropriate this Psalm for […]