1. Chad explains how this Psalm says it all.  Izzi Ray sings "If It Had Not Been"
  2. Hope in God and argue with Him.
  3. An expansive view of the temple of God. Chad gives us plenty to think about on our journey to the city of God. The talented Izzi Ray sings "O Jerusalem".
  4. Chad meditates on the Psalms of Ascent, and relates this journey to our own journey toward the new Jerusalem. Jonathan, Amanda and Emmy Noel sing "On The Way Up To Zion". Bethany Bordeaux is featured with her evocative violin playing. 
  5. Go ask that bird, that beast, or that bush.
  6. The wicked and arrogant think they can prey upon the poor with impunity. Not so. Chad meditates on God hiding himself, it seems especially in times of trouble. Lament, interrogation of God and David’s frustration help us to see that though the work dis full injustice, God is closer than we think, and God invites us to cry and complain to Him. Izzi Ray sings “Why”
  7. Suffering so you don’t become faithless.
  8. Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th, 2023; the bloody conflict leaves some Christians asking theological questions about the modern state of Israel.
  9. In this episode of Outside Ourselves, Kelsi chats with illustrator Natasha Kennedy about her illustrations in the FatCat Children Series books (Lexham Press).
  10. Thankful for God’s salvation.
  11. Throughout this magnificent chapter, we have meditated on the ways of God, the benefits of walking with God, staying close to Him and learning from Him. Now as we get to the end of the chapter we see that we are all like lost sheep, and we all desperately need the salvation given to us through Christ. THe Psalm ist says "let Your hand helpme, for I have chosen Your precepts". We see the goal but only Christ has accomplished this.  The talented Markita Knight sings "Bring Me Home"
  12. Bad things happen to good people.