Tag Archives: Commandments

On Word, Law and Life


These are my verses in response to Psalm 119.  I’m not sure I have captured all the themes of the great Psalm, but I think I have responded to the major ones.  It has been a wonderful adventure for me–ongoing since … Continue reading

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On Word, Law and Life: Stanzas V through W


I finished my exploration of Psalm 119 last Friday night, but, as has been my habit, I had set it aside to review. I’m posting two verses tonight, and will post the last two verses on Friday. If I am … Continue reading

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On Word, Law and Life: Stanzas 13 – 15


I wrote these new stanzas of my interpretation of Psalm 119 last week, but I am a bit behind on posting to my blog. Wow! This morning I heard Day 34 of 40 Days in the Word from Saddleback Church. The … Continue reading

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Knowing Integrity and Refreshing My Soul


My interpretation of two more stanzas of Psalm 119: K. Knowing Integrity Your hands created me and you know me. Knowing me, Lord, you help me to know me. Knowing you, Holy One, my friends rejoice– They know my hope; … Continue reading

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On Word, Law, and Life: First 6 stanzas


On Word, Law and Life Along the Way Aware, aware, finally aware that the righteous are blessed, those who stay close to the Lord, steeped in the Word, blessed are they. Alive, alive, we are finally alive as we, wide-eyed … Continue reading

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On Word, Law and Life


These verses are the beginning of a longer work in development, on living in Scripture. On Word, Law and Life A. Along the Way Aware, aware, finally aware that the righteous are blessed, those who stay close to the Lord, … Continue reading

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