What are we to do when our spirits are downcast, when circumstances press us, and when we are overwhelmed by our lives or our world? .How can we be led from lament to praise? Let us follow David's example of perseverance in prayer. In this Psalm, we will see the soul's plea poured out, the soul's petition made known, and finally, the soul's praise.  RESOURCES Psalm 28 Discussion Questions Psalm 28 Copywork Study Psalm 28 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Audiobook: Meet My Medical Director...

In our fallen world it is not uncommon for God's people to be weighed down by fear and anxiety. Is there an antidote to this all pervasive problem? What truths can we turn to that will free us from the bondage of fear? Let us join David in lifting our eyes to the God who is for us and will never leave us nor forsake us. May faith wither away the root of fear as we seek His face! RESOURCES Psalm 27 Copywork Study Psalm 27 Discussion Questions Psalm 27 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Psalm 27...

Do you ever wonder why life is so hard? You desire  the right path, you seek the Lord, you choose to walk in integrity, and yet life is still so difficult! Take heart, friends The straight and narrow path is sometimes hard, but it is ALWAYS WORTH IT. Keep seeking the Lord, opening your heart up to him, and putting his steadfast love before your eyes and know that, in the end, a life lived for Christ will be vindicated and you will stand on solid ground.  RESOURCES Psalm 26 Discussion...

Do you need direction from the Lord? Do you need guidance? Join David in praying Psalm 25 and discover a pattern for praying for God's will. Let us learn to become the sort of people that God delights to lead! RESOURCES Psalm 25 Copywork Study Psalm 25 Discussion Questions Psalm 25 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper

In a world that is all about self, we can find it difficult to keep our focus on the Lord. Psalm 24 helps us as it fixes our eyes on our Creator, our need for a Saviour, and our coming King. Gazing at His holy presence not only increases our awe and worship, it also energizes us for holy living. Let Psalm 24 prepare your heart for entering into His glorious presence.  RESOURCES Psalm 24 Copywork Study Psalm 24 Discussion Questions Psalm 24 Song Poor Bishop Hooper Remember Me by Andrew...

Are you in need of green pastures and quiet waters to revive and refresh your weary soul?  Listen in to Psalm 23. Spurgeon called this the Pearl of the Psalms. This psalm is a precious gift to us in refocusing us on our Good Shepherd. It has the capacity to comfort our griefs, speak joy into our sorrows, removed us from the dungeon of doubt, embolden the discouraged, lift up the downcast, and pour balm on the heart of sick. May you find fresh encouragement in this life giving...

Today we stand on holy ground as we gaze up from the foot of the cross on our suffering Saviour. Do you ever wonder what was going on in Jesus' heart on that dark day? What was he thinking about? Psalm 22 gives us an intimate look into the very prayers of Christ on the cross. We will witness his agony, yes, but we will also rejoice in the victory of His triumphant faith. RESOURCES Psalm 22 Copywork Study Psalm 22 Discussion Questions Psalm 22 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper The Silence of...

Do you need encouragement that our God answers prayers? Read the intercession of Psalm 20 and then the direct answers to prayer given in Psalm 21. Our God wants us to know He hears, He cares, and He is in complete control. In this Psalm we are given a psalm of thanksgiving to pray when God has answered our prayers and when He has given us the victory. We are to take the time to praise and honor and glorify our great God who gives us strength to endure all of life's battles. Resources Psalm...

Do you struggle to know what to pray for those going through hardships? Consider soaking in Psalm 20. Here, the people of Israel pray for the King the night before an intense battle. We learn how to intercede for leaders and also those facing intense trials. The Psalm teaches us to have  eyes that look forward to the consummation of Christ’s Kingdom. No matter how bleak things look, we remember that Jesus has already won the war. Because of this, we can rejoice, by faith, that the future IS...

C.S. Lewis once said this Psalm was the greatest poem in the Psalter with the greatest lyrics in all the world. It is, indeed, a special psalm. In it we find that God graciously reveals Himself to us through His world and His Word. David shows us how to commune with God in response to such awesome revelation.  RESOURCES Psalm 19 Copywork Study Psalm 19 Discussion Questions Psalm 19 Song - Rich Cowan & Lillith Bradshaw Psalm 19 Song - Poor Bishop Hooper Psalm 19 Song - Jess Ray

Do you need encouragement today to persevere in prayer? Psalm 18 provides the strength you need as you hear David praise God for his rescue from seasons of deep trial and adversity. David prayed for a LONG time, but finally, here, we see God answer his prayers practically and powerfully.  Let us join David in praising God for past deliverances. Let us continually seek Him for future help. RESOURCES Psalm 18 Discussion Questions Psalm 18 Copywork Study Psalm 18 Song by Poor Bishop...

 If you have ever been looked down on, treated unfairly, spoken against (or worse) because you are a Christian… then this Psalm is for you. There is a battle raging between light and darkness, good and evil, the spiritually minded and the earthly minded. David cries out to the Lord to intervene and vindicate him in these hardships. He keeps an eternal perspective and remembers that no matter how cruel the fight, seeing our Lord's face will one day make it all worthwhile. RESOURCES Psalm...

What does a true relationship with God look like? As we sing with David, we will begin to understand what it looks like to trust God and live in communion with Him. We will learn to have an undivided heart, seeking the Lord alone to satisfy our souls. The result of living in fellowship with our crucified and risen Saviour is fullness of joy in His presence and pleasures forevermore.  RESOURCES Psalm 16 Discussion Questions Psalm 16 Copywork Study Psalm 16 Song by Poor Bishop...

Who is the true worshipper? Who is the one God accepts into His dwelling? It is not the one who sings the most passionately on Sunday morning, or even has the most quiet time. This Psalm shows that our religious activity must translate into the nitty gritty details of everyday life if we would dwell with the Lord. Our love for God must be evident in our relationships and interactions with others. RESOURCES Psalm 15 Copywork Study Psalm 15 Discussion Questions Psalm 15 Song by the Corner...

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Join us for a new series sprinkled throughout the year called Spiritual Training. Each episode will look at a new habit of grace we can implement into our lives to exercise ourselves unto godliness. This week we will look at the discipline of copying Scripture. Make sure to listen till the end for details on a giveaway for all B.C. residents! RESOURCES FORM to fill out for the giveaway! Recommended Books at Kennedy's Parable Join the E-mail List

What is wrong with world? We are. Sin has infected every human heart. We have all chosen our own way. Our only hope is God's intervention.  When God awakens our heart to the gospel, we are changed. We can now seek Him, do good deeds, and spread His light. The Lord is with His chosen people and our final salvation will be realized when Jesus comes back. Come, Lord Jesus! RESOURCES Psalm 14 Copywork Study Psalm 14 Discussion Questions Psalm 14 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper

When feelings of abandonment overwhelm David, he cries out to the Lord in his despair. He prays for God to light up his eyes to see his circumstances clearly and soon his heart is filled with joy and song for God's great salvation.  RESOURCES Psalm 13 Discussion Questions Psalm 13 Copywork Study Article on How to Lament Well Psalm 13 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Psalm 13 by Zac Fitzsimmons Psalm 13 by Shane & Shane

The godly are gone. The wicked prowl. How do we survive in such a culture? In times when lies and deceit seem to reign, we can cling to the perfect trustworthiness of the Word of God. The Bible is a precious treasure for the believer that can provide hope and direction in the darkest of times.  RESOURCES Psalm 12 Copywork Study Psalm 12 Discussion Questions  Psalm 12 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Psalm 12 Song by The Corner Room

When the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do? Will we follow the voice of fear or the voice of faith? Let us turn our eyes with David upon the  One seated upon HIs throne. He is the only one who can give stability in these unsettling times.  RESOURCES Psalm 11 Copywork Study Psalm 11 Discussion Questions Excellent Sermon on Psalm 11 (Steve Lawson) Psalm 11 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Psalm 11 Song by The Corner Room

Do you take your questions to God? The Psalmist does. He pour out his "why's" and his frustrations to the Lord. If you have ever questioned why God doesn't always intervene in the face of evil, you can join David in praying this Psalm. Though this song begins with confusion and questioning it ends with confidence in the Lord's sovereignty in the midst of suffering.  *For clarification: good theology only leads to right action when we know God and do not just know about Him. Knowing about God...

Even amidst difficulty, David chooses to praise the Lord with whole being. He recalls that God will judge all evil and rescue His people. Those who forget God will be forgotten, but those who remember Him will be the apple of His eye. He will be a stronghold for them in trouble and He will never forsake them.  RESOURCES Psalm 9 Copywork Study Psalm 9 Discussion Questions Habakkuk Audio Psalm 9 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper

The earth is full of God's majesty. He is high and exalted yet He delights to work through the lowly and the humble.  The starlit sky tells of his glory. But as amazing as the moon & stars are, the pinnacle of His work is not the heavenly host, but us.  God is mindful of us.  RESOURCES Psalm 8 Copywork Study Psalm 8 Discussion Questions Psalm 8 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Psalm 8 Song by Zac Fitzsimmons Scripture References Article that inspired final encouragement &...

Slander. Lies. False Testimony. David is under verbal attack and turns to God as his only hope in trouble. He flees to the Lord for refuge, examines his own heart, and leaves judgment in the Lord's hands. When David remembers God’s righteous and just character, his heart overflows with praise and thanksgiving.  RESOURCES Psalm 7 Copywork Study Psalm 7 Discussion Questions Psalm 7 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Join the e-mail list to receive weekly e-mails & updates!

Have you ever been weary from suffering? Weary from crying? Weary from life? David has. In his hour of intense darkness, he calls on the Lord to be gracious to Him. The Lord hears and fills David with a defiant confidence. May we also be filled with confidence that the Lord hears our prayers and will fight for His people.  RESOURCES Psalm 6 Copywork Study Psalm 6 Discussion Questions Psalm 6 Song by the Psalms Project Psalm 6 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Charles Spurgeon commentary on...