Packaged Deal

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am in distress; my eye is wasted away from grief, my soul and my body also.  Psalm 31:9  NASB Distress– Now comes the plea. David’s psalm begins with acknowledgement of God’s character.  He praises the Lord for constancy, faithfulness, and a genuine desire to rescue.  He alludes to God’s covenant relationship with…

Do Me A Favor

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

Be gracious to me, O YHWH, for I am in distress; my eye is wasted away from grief, my soul  and my body also. Psalm 31:9 Be Gracious – What does it mean to be gracious?  If we approach this word from a Christian evangelical perspective, we are likely to think in terms of grace. …