God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth be removed and mountains carried into the sea. The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. He makes wars cease to the end of the earth. Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations.
Primary author of the Psalms, writing about half of the collection
Levitical musician who wrote twelve psalms about suffering and God's justice
Author of Psalm 90, reflecting on God's eternity and human frailty
Levite who Rebelled Against Moses
Father of the Twelve Tribes of Israel
Psalms of David and the Sons of Korah, including laments, royal psalms, and praise.
The everyday phrase 'the apple of my eye', meaning someone deeply cherished, comes straight from Scripture: 'Keep me as the apple of your eye' (Psalm 17:8). Many common English sayings, from 'a drop in the bucket' to 'the writing on the wall,' were born in the Bible.
Psalm 17:8With 150 chapters (psalms), the book of Psalms contains more chapters than any other book in the Bible. These ancient songs range from the shortest chapter in Scripture (Psalm 117 with just 2 verses) to the longest (Psalm 119 with 176 verses).
PsalmsThe little word 'Selah' appears about 74 times in the Psalms, and its exact meaning has been lost. It may signal a musical pause, a swelling of the instruments, or a moment to stop and reflect. After thousands of years, it remains one of the Bible's small unsolved mysteries.
Psalms
Few questions cut deeper than "Why does God allow this?" This article looks honestly at the problem of evil and suffering through the lens of Scripture and Christian theology, exploring why pain exists, what theodicy really means, and where genuine hope comes from when life falls apart.
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Most of us treat prayer like a monologue directed at the ceiling, rattling off requests and walking away. But prayer was never meant to be one-sided — it's a conversation, and God has things to say too. This article explores the different "modes" of prayer (praise, intercession, communion, and listening), when to use them, and how to make prayer feel less like talking to yourself and more like meeting with someone who actually knows you.
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Prayer isn't a religious performance or a laundry list of requests — it's a living conversation with God that touches every part of daily life. This article breaks down why we pray, what kinds of prayer exist, when to do it, and how to actually listen when we do. Whether you're brand new to prayer or just feeling stuck in a rut, there's something here for you.
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