psalms
Studies on the Psalms—worship, lament, messianic themes, and poetic theology.
Humility Paid Members Public
Humility Roland Clarke Humble “words aptly spoken are like apples of gold in a silver setting” (Prov. 25:11) This paper was originally presented immediately after a session based on Solomon's observation that God has planted eternity in man's heart. If the human quest for immortality
Homeward Bound Paid Members Public
Homeward Bound Roland Clarke At the airport I eagerly anticipated welcoming a friend whom I had not seen for many years. While waiting I noticed how others arrived and were enthusiastically embraced by their relatives and friends. One reunion was particularly touching—they were so deeply moved that they cried
God of Comfort Paid Members Public
God of Comfort Roland Clarke Introduction: The article entitled "A Dialogue about the One True God" underscores the fact that only God can save – idols cannot. This was illustrated again and again in the stories of Moses, Jonah, David, Daniel and Hezekiah. God's saving power is
Human defiance enhances God's glory (Psalm 76:10) Paid Members Public
Human defiance enhances God's glory (Psalm 76:10) Roland Clarke The psalmist penned these profoundly awe-inspiring words, “Human defiance only enhances your glory, for you use it as a weapon.” (Psalm 76:10, NLT) In a similar way, the English Standard Version reads, “Surely the wrath of
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet ... (Isaiah 52:7) Paid Members Public
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet... (Isaiah 52:7) Roland Clarke A picture is worth a thousand words My sister recently sent me a magnificent aurora photo that reminded me of the adage, 'A picture is worth a thousand words.' This photo turned out to be
Saviour: A Beautiful Name of God Paid Members Public
Saviour: A Beautiful Name of God Roland Clarke The desire of every true believer is to gaze on God's beauty, adoring him for his wonderful attributes and names. Drawing near to God in this way is of supreme importance according to both the Bible and the Qur'
Reflections on aurora borealis and the solar eclipse Paid Members Public
Reflections on aurora borealis and the solar eclipse Roland Clarke Barely a month after the awe-inspiring solar eclipse millions of people are now seeing stunningly beautiful displays of aurora borealis. No God-fearing person denies these spectacular celestial signs point to a powerful, good, loving and wise creator. As
Surah Al-Imran 3:184 Paid Members Public
Psalms or Books of dark prophecies? Surah Al-Imran (3:184) Pickthall Yusuf Ali Shakir And if they deny thee, even so did they deny messengers who were before thee, who came with miracles and with the Psalms and with the Scripture giving light. Then if they reject thee, so