This psalm offers encouragement in difficult times -- and we certainly have our share of those. The psalmist skilfully weaves together two powerful and apposite threads. Image: Libby O'Loghlin First is the imagery of light, and our need for beauty and goodness. Calling to mind references to the ‘light of the world’ (John 8:12) and … Continue reading Psalm 27, 13 Mar 22

11 For he will command his angels concerning you    to guard you in all your ways.12 On their hands they will bear you up,    so that you will not dash your foot against a stone. So there it is, the taunt from 'The Devil', who or whatever that was, to Jesus in the wilderness. "Jump; you'll be fine!" (Luke … Continue reading Psalm 91, 6 March 22