In Port Meditations On The Psalms Volume 2

This is the second volume of poetic meditations based on the Psalms, written as prayers for the Peace of Jerusalem and all Israel. The fi rst meditations in this volume were written in the port of Ashkelon, Israel on board the authors small vessel that he sailed to Israel from America in 2010on a Modern Odyssey, leaving her there to be used by modern warriors suffering from PTSD. The rest of the meditations were written next to the stained glass pictured on the cover, overlooking battlefi elds where the United States of America won her liberty.

This is the second volume of poetic meditations based on the Psalms, written as prayers' for the Peace of Jerusalem and all Israel. The fi rst meditations in this volume were written in the port of Ashkelon, Israel on board the author's small vessel that he sailed to Israel from America in 2010on a "Modern Odyssey", leaving her there to be used by modern warriors suffering from PTSD. The rest of the meditations were written next to the stained glass pictured on the cover, overlooking battlefi elds where the United States of America won her liberty.

In this collaboration between Alabaster Co. and IVP, the full text of Psalms 72-150 is presented alongside beautiful full-color photographs and guided meditations by Kathy Khang. These guided meditations invite readers into deeper reflection by incorporating the church's ancient lectio divina and visio divina traditions.

Seeing the numerous subjects each Psalm contains, the recognition of this must require deep reflection and close logical reasoning to trace its development and depth of meanings. We are glad to notice in the present volume the same firmness of conviction and robust faith that appear in the author's apologetic works, and that his meditations on the psalms tend to form solid virtues rather than sentimental affections. He faces squarely objections as they occur. For instance to the permission of evil, of pain and sorrow, the most popular argument against the existence of a good God, he replies that evil is permitted to teach us detachment that earth is not our home and to prepare us for eternity. A great guide for understanding the Psalms, this book brings out the meaning of the psalms in a devout and intelligent way. A thought-provoking book, very suitable for private prayer and spiritual meditation.

Praying the psalms is a new series by Alexander Venter. Learning to Pray, the first volume, will enable you not only to practise daily prayer, but also to develop a life of prayer. Designed for individuals and small groups, this twelve-week program imparts the tried and tested wisdom of the most ancient of prayer books: the Hebrew Psalter. The meditation-exercises will uncover the rich treasures hidden in David's prayers, making the psalms alive, relevant and personal. As you work the psalm-prayers, they will work you, transforming you into a living prayer of relational intimacy with God.

The Essential Bible Companion to the Psalms provides fundamental information regarding the meaning, background, context, and application of the Psalms. In addition to practical application, numerous charts are included that provide information about the various types of psalms (messianic, prophetic, etc.) along with a quick reference list of psalms that lend themselves to being used for worship or personal meditation or as a basis for praying the Scriptures. Through the use of full-color visual images, the message and world of the Psalms are brought to life in a way never before presented, making this book not only an excellent resource for understanding the Psalms, but a wonderful gift as well. The Essential Bible Companion to the Psalms is a must-have for students of the Bible, pastors, and anyone who desires to possess a unique reference guide to these ancient works of poetry and worship.