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Engaging with psalms of confession, praise and thanksgiving, lament, and hope and trust has helped hundreds of Christians develop a new language of prayer. Feature Story | September 12, 2023 Keith M. Douds on Creating Safe Space for Church Groups Church retreats, church governance meetings, and church small groups require honesty, vulnerability, and transparency to collectively draw closer to God. Psychologist Keith M. Douds explains how and when to step in with grace and preserve safety so that everyone has a chance to share and be listened to. Conversation | September 01, 2023 Singing Bilingual Psalms from Passion Week through Ascension Day A conversation with Tony Alonso. Conversation | November 18, 2021 Psalm 18: Mi salvador / My Savior Esta interpretación del salmo 18 fue presentada por Andrea Armoa. Plasma un momento tormentoso donde Dios acude en nuestra ayuda. / This interpretation of Psalm 18 was presented by Andrea Armoa. It depicts a stormy moment where God comes to our aid. Image | December 23, 2020 Psalm 95: Vengan, cantemos al Señor / Come, Let Us Sing to the Lord Canción de alabanza inspirada en el Salmo 95. / A setting of Psalm 95 that was submitted by Gerardo Oberman. This setting is a song of praise. Musical Composition | Video | December 23, 2020 Psalm 9 (and others): God’s Grand Story and the Communion Cross This interpretation of portions of Psalm 9 and various other psalms was created and submitted by Barbara Sartorius Bjelland and focuses on how God’s grand story of redemption of all creation is woven into the psalms. Feature Story | Image | December 23, 2020 Psalm 36: The Light of Grace This setting of Psalm 36 was submitted by Imanol Mino, and focuses on the grace of God. Image | December 23, 2020 Psalm 90:1 –2: From Everlasting to Everlasting This setting of Psalm 90:1 –2 was created and submitted by Regina Jupp and focuses on the idea that even in chaos we can find rest in our everlasting God. Image | December 23, 2020 Psalm 89:1–18: Bless the Lord Forever, Amen This setting of Psalm 89:1–18 was written and submitted by Ken Michell. It focuses on God’s covenant community praising him for his love and faithfulness. Musical Composition | Video | December 22, 2020 Psalm 9: Trust in You This song based on Psalm 9 was submitted by Joel Jupp, who wrote and recorded the song, and it expresses our reliance upon the Lord’s sovereignty in the midst of uncertainty. Musical Composition | Video | December 22, 2020 Psalm 85: Grant Us Your Peace, Lord Psalm 85, “Grant Us Your Peace, Lord,” submitted by Yongjiang Zhou, was written by Jacques Berthier and focuses on peace. Musical Composition | Video | December 22, 2020 Psalm 8: Oh Lord, Our Lord, How Majestic This setting of Psalm 8 was composed and submitted by Josh Rodriguez. It is a musical response to the opening lines of this psalm. Musical Composition | Video | December 22, 2020 Psalm 57: Awake Up, My Glory “Awake up, my glory” is a setting of Psalm 57 [KJV]. Sungji Hong wrote the music and submitted the setting. This text is a call for all of creation to joyfully praise the Lord our God. I tried to capture this idea of joy at God’s unmerited goodness and grace. Musical Composition | Video | December 22, 2020 Psalm 71: I Will Always Have Hope This setting of Psalm 71, written and submitted by Ken Michell, focuses on the rich connection between hope and praise. Musical Composition | Video | December 22, 2020 Psalm 19: For Baritone and Piano This setting of Psalm 19 was submitted by composer Delvyn Case and performed by baritone Andrew White. It presents the first half of the psalm in a way that emphasizes a humble response to the glory of God’s creation. Musical Composition | Video | December 21, 2020 Psalm 23: Shepherd Me This bilingual setting of Psalm 23 was written, recorded, and submitted by Josh Davis and focuses on the reality of God as pastor/shepherd of our souls. Musical Composition | Video | December 21, 2020 Psalm 51: Mercy, Lord This setting of Psalm 51 was written and submitted by Allison Dean. It focuses on the psalmist’s plea for mercy. Musical Composition | Video | December 21, 2020 Psalm 18: Zaboor 18 This setting of Psalm 18 was submitted by Emily R. Brink and Eric Sarwar, who prepared an English translation of the most loved psalm from the Punjabi Zaboor - Punjabi Psalter - of 1908 [Punjab is an area encompassing both eastern Pakistan and northern India]. The responsorial structure includes a refrain [v. 1] and 3 stanzas [vs. 16–19] in both the original Punjabi and in English translation. Musical Composition | Video | December 21, 2020 Psalm 51: Have Mercy, Lord This setting of Psalm 51 was submitted by David Kai, with words by Flora Litt and music by David Kai. It is a modern setting of this psalm of repentance in language, melody, and harmony. Musical Composition | December 21, 2020 Psalm 37: Acrostic Psalm 37 is an acrostic psalm with twenty-two sections built on each letter of the Hebrew alphabet. This musical setting follows that pattern, with twenty-two “songlets.” The last four measures of each songlet can be sung in counterpoint to the first four measures of the next, creating a twenty-two-link musical chain. Musical Composition | Video | December 21, 2020 1 2 3 ... Next »