Tag Archives: Psalms

An Oracle Against the False Prophets: A Psalm for 2020

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Rick Wadholm

So many false prophets, Deceived in their much prophesying, Mad with their own imaginings. Mad with their claims of divine approval. Deceived long ago when they sold themselves to the powers of this age Thinking to speak for the Lord … Continue reading →

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Psalms and Proverbs: A Question of Authorship

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Rick Wadholm

Part of my approach to teaching is requiring students to write questions about lectures, articles, textbooks, and Biblical texts. (Trying to help them be more Socratic in their own approach to learning). One of my students asked the following question … Continue reading →

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A Great Host of Women Preaching

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Rick Wadholm

“The Lord giveth the word: The women that publish the tidings are a great host.” Psalms 68:11 RV1885 As I’ve been feverishly working to complete my conference paper for the Society for Pentecostal Studies (Titled: “‘Until I, Deborah, Arose’ (Judges … Continue reading →

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Our God Has Wings: A Sermon

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Rick Wadholm

Psalm 61 For the director of music. With stringed instruments. Of David.  Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer.  From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me … Continue reading →

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A Brief Pentecostal Hearing of the Lectionary: Baptism of the Lord

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Rick Wadholm

The readings from the Revised Common Lectionary for this coming Sunday, January 7, 2018 offer an intriguing correlation for a Pentecostal hearing of these texts in harmony. Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11. The Genesis text describes the … Continue reading →

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Praying Well

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Rick Wadholm

Today in our Adult Sunday School* we were discussing prayer and my mind was taken to how we as the Church might pray well. We seem to have a penchant for and pride in our “free” prayers as Evangelicals (and … Continue reading →

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