Have you ever been scarred by the words of others? Do you know how damaging words can be? David did. He pens this Psalm to remind himself that steadfast love of God will have the final word. God will deal with all evil. The wicked will be uprooted and the people of God will flourish forever in His presence. RESOURCES Psalm 52 Discussion Questions Psalm 52 Copywork Study Psalm 52 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Advent for Exiles book by Caroline Cobb Advent Reading Guide by Amber Thiessen

Do you long for true change in your heart and in your life? Let's look into the inspired Word of God and Iearn from David what true brokenness and repentance looks like in the life of a believer. RESOURCES Psalm 51 Discussion Questions Psalm 51 Copywork Study Meek Not Weak: A 12 Week Guide to the Gentle Strength of Meekness Advent for Exiles: 25 Devotions to Awaken Gospel Hope in Every Longing Heart Have Mercy (Psalm 51) by Caroline Cobb Psalm 51 (Wisdom in the Secret Heart) by Shane...

When we examine our busy and frazzled lives, what kind of worshipper would God say that we are? Are we the religious ritualist who goes through the motions to check all the boxes? Are we the hypocritical worshipper who lives a double life before God and others? Or are we the kind of worshipper that God is seeking? Are we the faithful ones who offer the kind of sacrifice God is pleased with? Listen in to hear what God desires to speak to His people. May we have ears to hear....

In this life we are tempted at every turn to keep our eyes fixed on that which is vain and temporal. We live in a world that is obsessed with money, possessions, and self glory. If we are sucked into this rat race, we risk forsaking our true calling and purpose on the earth. This Psalm calls us to take an eternal persective on money and possessions and to seek the treasure which lasts forever. With eternity in view, we will be delivered from earthly fear and we can look forward to a rich...

Do you long for a perfect home without pain and broken promises? Do you long for a place with perfect peace and protection? Join me as we turn our eyes to our ultimate home: Zion. Let the promises of God breathe fresh hope and joy into your soul as you remember the steadfast love of the Lord, our Shepherd, who will guide us to the end. RESOURCES Psalm 48 Discussion Questions Psalm 48 Copywork Study Psalm 48 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper

Do you ever wonder what you were created for? Have you ever ponderered if there is more to life than what you are experiencing? Psalm 47 brings us back to our main purpose and ultimate priority in this life: to worship our God and King. It is in fulfilling this purpose that we can come to experience a heart fully alive with the joy we long for. RESOURCES Psalm 47 Copywork Study Psalm 47 Discussion Questions Psalm 47 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Psalm 47 Song by Mercy Worship Adore and...

Do you long for peace in the midst of chaos? Do you wonder if it is even possible? If you are struggling to quiet worry, anxiety, or fear, then this psalm will direct your gaze to the right place. RESOURCES Psalm 46 Copywork Study Psalm 46 Discussion Questions Psalm 46 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper A Mighty Fortress is Our God by Sovereign Grace Music --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lauren-iseli/message

One of the greatest needs of the human heart is to be loved and accepted. In Christ, we find our greatest needs met and our deepest desires satisfied. In this episode, we will turn our eyes to the event that all of human history is pointing towards: a glorious wedding day. Join me as we behold the glory of our groom and adore him for His wondrous works and His precious love. RESOURCES Psalm 45 Discussion Questions Psalm 45 Copywork Study Psalm 45 Fairest of All by Shane and Shane...

Have you ever wrestled with the question why is life so hard? If so, you are not alone. The psalmist grapples with this question and leads us to process our pain in the right way: take it to the Lord in prayer. As we turn our eyes upon Him, we fight to believe in the unchanging love God has for His people...even and especially in the trying times. RESOURCES Psalm 44 Discussion Questions Psalm 44 Copywork Study Psalm 44 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Criminal Tree by Jason Hofer - song for...

Have you ever tried to pray but couldn't find the words? Psalm 43 is a precious guide that can lead us in prayer when life is hard, when we feel dry, and when we feel under attack. This Psalm leads us to the place where we yearn to go…to find God as our supreme and ultimate joy. RESOURCES Psalm 43 Discussion Questions Psalm 43 Copywork Study Send Out Your Light by Sandra McCracken Psalm 43 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Preaching the Gospel to Yourself Study by TDGC --- Send in a...

In seasons of discouragement and heartache, where do we turn? The Psalmist shows us the way through pain by drawing near to God in honesty, preaching to his soul, and reminding himself of God's truth. Let's join the psalmist and step out of darkness and into the light of hope. RESOURCES Psalm 42 Discussion Questions Psalm 42 Copywork Study Psalm 42 Song by CityAlight Lord From Sorrows Deep I Call by Keith & Kristen Getty Psalm 42 (Loudest Praise) by Shane and Shane Psalm 42 Song...

What does the blessed life look like? Book 1 of the Psalms has shown us that the truly blessed person is one who has internalized the Word of God and allowed it to transform their heart and their actions. This book concludes with the great purpose of our existence: to bless our Lord and give Him the glory! RESOURCES Psalm 41 Copywork Study Psalm 41 Discussion Questions Psalm 41 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Bible Reading Plans --- Send in a voice message:...

Have you ever felt stuck? Have you ever felt like you were in a pit you could not get out of? Take heart, friends. God has provided a prayer for you to speak out in those times of need. I pray that this psalm would shine a ray of light into those dark places that you find yourself in. I pray in hearing the Word of God you would be strengthened, encouraged and filled with HOPE. RESOURCES Jason Hofer's Christmas Song: ⁠Ways⁠ Gospel Coalition's Christmas Playlist ⁠Psalm 40 Copywork...

What consumes your thoughts on a given day? What do you worry about? Dream about? Hope for? Work towards? Friends, our hearts are so easily fixed on this life, but what we need more than anything is a perspective shift. Let's join David as he prays that he might know the brevity of life, hope in God, and invest wholeheartedly in eternity. RESOURCES Psalm 39 Discussion Questions Psalm 39 Copywork Study Psalm 39 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper C.T. Studd Poem --- Send in a voice message:...

Have you ever experienced the burden of some sin, the heaviness of anxiety, or the persistence of fear weighing heavy on your heart? The weight can be unbearable. What are we to do with the heaviness that plagues us? Let us follow David to confession and repentance and find the way to rest and peace for our weary souls. Psalm 38 Discussion Questions Psalm 38 Copywork Study Psalm 38 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper --- Send in a voice message:...

Why do the wicked prosper and the righteous suffer? Why do evildoers seem to live easy lives while the godly are weighed down by trials? We might wrestle with these questions, but ultimately, the Word of God tells us to take the long view. David urges us to fix our eyes on things above and remember our eternal reward. For the believer, the best is yet to come. RESOURCES Psalm 37 Copywork Study Psalm 37 Discussion Questions Psalm 37 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper My kids and I loved the...

What is most precious to you in this life? What hold the most value? What is your treasure? This Psalm will show us that God's love is worth more than anything this world has to offer. His love pursues, calls, convicts, saves, cleanses, heals, and remakes us into a new creation. How precious is His steadfast love! RESOURCES Copywork Study Discussion Questions Psalm 36 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lauren-iseli/message

What are we to do with the Psalms where David curses his enemies? Does this contradict Jesus teaching to bless our enemies and pray for those who persecute us? Can we pray these Psalms? Listen in as we dive into this psalm and this question. RESOURCES Psalm 35 Copywork Study Psalm 35 Discussion Questions Open Doors Prayer Calendar Psalm 35 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Book: War Psalms of the Prince of Peace I also started an Instagram for listeners of the podcast! --- Send in...

Do you want to experience the good life, spiritually speaking? Listen in on David's song of thanksgiving for deliverance and find life-giving instruction towards the good life --- An abundant life overflowing with the fullness of Christ. RESOURCES Psalm 34 Copywork Study Psalm 34 Discussion Questions Psalm 34 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Psalm 34 (Taste & See) by Shane & Shane

Do you need help refocusing your mind in these crazy days that we live in? David instructs us to turn our eyes to the attributes of our great God. We will learn that our deepest joy is found when our focus comes off of self and onto the LORD's steadfast love. The only proper response to his revelation is to offer our lives in worship and praise. RESOURCES Psalm 33 Copywork Study Psalm 33 Discussion Questions Psalm 33 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper

What will bring true happiness in this life? David explored every path and offers his wisdom to the only road that will lead to true joy and delight. RESOURCES Psalm 32 Copywork Study Psalm 32 Discussion Questions Psalm 32 Song by Jason Hofer Psalm 32 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper

The impact of trials in our lives can be far reaching. Suffering has the ability to impact us emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. How will our heart respond when darkness seems to hide his face? Will we trust? Will we remember that our God holds everything in His hands? Will we pour out our pain or let it simmer inside? Join David as he shows us the way to trust and strength through focusing on the wondrous reality of God's steadfast love. RESOURCES Psalm 31 Copywork...

When things go well in life, how do you respond? Are you in danger of growing self reliant, complacent, or careless in the faith? Are you in danger of taking grace for granted? David was. David fell to this temptation and experienced the grace of God’s discipline to wake Him up. Nearing death, he cried out to the Lord and his prayer was heard. This is David’s song of thanksgiving. May it become our song as we remember how the Lord changes our weeping into dancing and turns our sorrow into...

There are many voices that seek our attention day to day, but there is One that can silence them all. The voice of the Lord. Let the reminder of His powerful voice lead you to worship. Let is cause your fear of the Lord to grow. Even in the storm, God is able to fill His children with strength and peace.  RESOURCES Psalm 29 Discussion Questions Psalm 29 Copywork Study Psalm 29 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Steven Lawson on The Attributes of God