While Psalm 139 is most known for its incredibly affirming beginning ("I am fearfully and wonderfully made"), it also has a dark, troubling turn ("I hate with perfect hatred"). What holds it all together? The final verses that reveal "the God of the Gut Check"...

PsalmsVincent BrackettJuly 11, 202321 Psalms for the 21st CenturyComment

God, who liberates (Psalm 146)

While there are many unhelpful pictures of power and control, we can find in Jesus a power that is rooted in compassion and trust. On this Juneteenth and Father’s Day weekend, we look at the Psalms’ portrayal of God as a source of help and liberation. (Art: "Christ Breaks the Rifle" by Kelly Latimore)

Psalms, Matthew, Mark, Luke, JohnVincent BrackettJune 20, 202321 Psalms for the 21st CenturyComment

God, our Song (Psalm 150)

Continuing our series inspired by the Psalms, Hayley & Vince share experiences of music and song connecting them with God. (Photo by Aaron Burden via Unsplash)

PsalmsVincent BrackettJune 13, 202321 Psalms for the 21st CenturyComment

God of Downcast Souls (Psalm 42)

Psalm 42 offers comfort in the form of validating our present struggles. How do we navigate the ebb and flow of hope and despair? What do we do when our experiences of God change?

PsalmsVincent BrackettMay 23, 202321 Psalms for the 21st CenturyComment

God, our Mother Refuge (Psalm 91)

For Mother's Day, Vince takes us to Psalm 91, inspired by reflections from feminist process theologian Marjorie Suchocki (Art: The Child's Bath, by Mary Cassatt, 1893)

PsalmsVincent BrackettMay 16, 202321 Psalms for the 21st CenturyComment