Author Archives: julieannseeksharpe

“Our heart has not turned back, nor have our steps departed from your way, yet you have broken us ” (44:18). Sometimes things aren’t going our way from our perspective. God still knows what he’s doing 46:1-3 God is our … Continue reading →

Thinking about it in the context of the Psalms. I’m reading about David running away from people who want to kill him. He says “fight against those who fight against me…rescue me… Then I will thank you… Then I will … Continue reading →

There’s a lot to comment on. Trust God is the main thing I get out of these Psalms today. If I’m worrying I’m not trusting. Where am I worrying? Let that go.If I’m experiencing dis-ease, I’m not trusting God. Notice … Continue reading →

Psalm 25:9 “He leads the humble in what is right and teaches the humble his way”The idea of being teachable comes up for me a lot. May we always be willing to be learners and have ears to hear what … Continue reading →

Psalm 3:6: “I am not afraid.”We are solid like that planted tree when our confidence is in the only one worthy of that confidence. Psalm 4:8 – “I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, … Continue reading →

Psalm 1 also in some versions says “happy” instead of “blessed.” To be like a tree that yields fruit in its season isn’t really special. It’s normal like it’s just the way it’s supposed to be. It’s the way it’s … Continue reading →

Paul makes his way to Rome and is there under house arrest. He’s given relative freedom, living alone (v16) and preaching without hindrance (v31). Seems no authority knows what to do with him. Paul tries to convince them about Jesus … Continue reading →

This is the first time I’ve paid much attention to the maps. It is so much more interesting now when I know the general locations! Paul and other prisoners and the centurion start the voyage on the way from Caesarea … Continue reading →

This passage describes is Paul’s self defense before the king to determine if he is or is not deserving death. Paul says that as a Jew he and all Jews (including King Agrippa) are awaiting the promise made by God … Continue reading →

The crowd is so dramatic and vacillating–they listen, then they want to kill him. They throw their clothes and dirt into the air. Chaos. So the tribune wants to interrogate him. There’s some back and forth about legality of binding … Continue reading →