John Mark Hicks

Psalm 13 is a typical lament that moves from complaint to petition and then to praise. It beautifully illustrates this typical structure. Consequently, I will use this Psalm as the framework for the following discussion. The psalmist prayed:                         How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?                                     How long will you hide your […]

(English Version Here) El Salmo 13 es un lamento típico que pasa de la queja a la petición y luego a la alabanza. Ilustra maravillosamente esta estructura típica. En consecuencia, usaré este Salmo como marco para la siguiente discusión. El salmista oró:                         ¿Hasta cuándo, oh Señor? ¿Me olvidarás para siempre?                                     ¿Hasta cuándo esconderás […]

Bobby Valentine and John Mark Hicks discuss the meaning and significance of Psalm 13, which functions as a model lament. It begins with questions and disillusionment (13:1-2), petitions God in the middle (13:3-4), and expresses trust in God in the final verses (13:5-6).

Last weekend I was honored to spend some time with the University Park Church of Christ in Maryland. I was encouraged by their desire to serve the Lord and the integrated nature of their family. Dorn & Carolyn Muscar are serving the church there in a wonderful way.  They are a dedicated couple in the […]