Known as the songbook of the Bible, the Book of Psalms was a great comfort at a time of hurting for Nashville singer-songwriter Sandra McCracken whose new album Psalms was recorded live in a Brooklyn ...

At some point last fall, I came across Psalm 20:4, which reads, “May he grant you your heart’s desire and fulfill all your plans.” Psalm 20:4 is a prayer of blessing, invoking God’s name, character, ...

“Who can understand the power of your anger? But your fury is consistent with the fear that is owed to you. Teach us to number our days in such a way that we bring a heart of wisdom.” (Psalm 90:11-12) ...

The Psalms are a collection of ancient songs so deeply expressive of the experience of God that they have been used continually for thousands of years. Join us to learn more about how these scriptures ...

Editor’s note: This article was first published in the Aug. 2, 1997, issue of America, titled “Praying the Psalms: Some Notes.” For some years I have been keeping rather extensive reading notebooks.

Even if you have never read the Bible, you are probably familiar with some of the Psalms. For example, Psalm 23 is one of the most famous poems in history. If somebody says, “The Lord is my shepherd, ...

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One of my favorite sources of laughter is the 1975 film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” Briefly put, the British comedy is based on the story of King Arthur and his quest for the Holy Grail, the ...