017 SNS Video: Is God Really to be Blamed?

Is God really to be blamed? Psalm 7 sheds an interesting light on this question. We hear a lot about how mean and callous God must be in his judgments of evil. After reading this Psalm, I think it has more to do with respect than blame.

We hear a lot about how cold and callous God is; for how could a loving God deal out harsh punishments? Right. Psalm 7 sheds an interesting light on this question.

016 SNS Video: Earning the Mercy of God?

Can you earn God's mercy? In this video, we will discuss what David found to be true as we conversationally read Psalm 6. A hint, it may have something to do with the character of God. oops, spoilers...

Can you earn God's mercy? In this video, we will discuss what David found to be true as we conversationally read Psalm 6. A hint, it may have something to do with the character of God. oops, spoilers...

014 SNS: How Does Reading the Bible Help You Hear Nuance in the Bible?

In this video, we will discuss how reading the Bible on a consistent basis can open up your understanding of other passages of the Bible. This will be illustrated by our conversational reading of Psalm 5. I know! Who knew that the Bible could teach you about the Bible?

In this video, we will discuss how reading the Bible on a consistent basis can open up your understanding of other passages of the Bible. This will be illustrated by our conversational reading of Psalm 5. I know! Who knew that the Bible could teach you about the Bible? Getting back to our MP3 player illustration, the Bible can be the home stereo unit of the Bible. Anyway, here we go.

011 SNS Video God's Generosity

In this video, we will be discussing the generosity of God, at least what one aspect of this looks like. God is consistently generous, this is for the benefit of others, and it brings joy even in midst of distress. More joy than many have when everything is going their way.

In this video, we will be discussing the generosity of God. I will begin this discussion by conversationally reading the Simple Not Shallow studied interpretation of Psalm 4. Afterward reading this Psalm, we’ll discuss 3 nuances about generosity that I heard in this reading. Ones that have helped me discover some of the abundance I have been looking for. Then, I’m going to ask what you think. 

009 SNS Video: Trusting God

In this video, we conversationally read out studied interpretation of Psalm 3 and learn something of what trusting God may look like. This involves trusting enough to get a good night's sleep when faced with troubles that tend to keep us awake.

What does trusting God look like? I'll give you a hint, at least in Psalm 3 it involves a good night's sleep.

007 SNS Video Compassionate and Just?

What can compassionate love look like; and can it be firmly just? In this video, we will conversationally read the Simple Not Shallow studied interpretation of Psalm 2 and find out.This will involve discussing 4 dots that got connected, 2 connections that got made from these dots, and 1 major nuance I heard that has deepened my understanding of compassionate love.

005 SNS Video: Psalm 1, The Way of the Happy

In this video, I will conversationally read my studied interpretation of Psalm 1. Then we will discuss what the way of blessing and happiness is... and what it is not. I bet it's not what you think. Let's leave the shallows behind, shall we?

Ever wonder about the way to be consistently happy? Well, Psalm 1 tells us just that. Though, I bet the way of unhappiness may not be what you are thinking. You will have to let me know.