top of page
LOVE TO READ?
BLOG ALERT!
We've got you covered, my friend! Check out our awesome selection of Blogs that dive into a wide range of topics. Whether it's navigating the challenges of divorce and remarriage, mastering the art of parenting, exploring what it means to follow Jesus, or even working through our own personal journeys – we've got it all and more! Take a scroll through our collection and get ready to dive deep into some thought-provoking and relatable content. Happy reading!
A Christian Blog that is raw, real, and rarely filtered.
Search
The Final Song of Ascents Has a Message We Can’t Miss | Psalm 134
After 15 Psalms and a long climb toward Jerusalem, how does the whole journey end? You might expect fireworks, trumpets and something involving a very large choir. Instead, Psalm 134 gives us three verses, the Temple night shift and a few raised hands. But don’t let the short ending fool you. These final words reveal where the entire journey has been leading us all along—and what we’re supposed to do when the pilgrimage is over.
Thad DeBuhr
10 minutes ago14 min read
Oil, Beards & Mountain Dew? Psalm 133 Finally Makes Sense
Three verses. One oily beard. A little Mountain Dew. What could possibly go wrong? Psalm 133 may be short, but David packs some surprisingly powerful pictures into it. Once you understand why he talks about oil running down Aaron’s beard and dew falling from a mountain, this little Psalm comes alive—and gives us a great picture of what happens when God’s grace starts spreading through His people.
Thad DeBuhr
24 hours ago13 min read
When It Looks Like God Forgot His Promise | Psalm 132 Bible Study
David wanted to build God a house. God had bigger plans. David was thinking lumber and stone. God was thinking generations—and a promise that would eventually lead all the way to Jesus. Psalm 132 is for anyone staring at life wondering, God, did You forget? Turns out, when you can’t see what God is doing, it helps to remember what He’s already done. Sometimes the best way to keep walking forward is to remember backward.
Thad DeBuhr
2 days ago13 min read
Stop Trying to Control Everything | Psalm 131 Bible Study
Here’s some good news: You’re not God. Which means you can stop trying to do His job. Psalm 131 is three short verses for those of us carrying problems we can’t fix, questions we can’t answer, and tomorrow before it even gets here. David learned the freedom of saying, “That’s above my pay grade.” Maybe we should too. Let God be God. Quiet your soul. And keep walking.
Thad DeBuhr
3 days ago15 min read
Psalm 130 - A Song of Hope From the Depths
Psalm 130 starts in the depths and ends in hope. With the Lord there is forgiveness, unfailing love, and full redemption—so we wait like watchmen for the morning.
Tammy Fager
5 days ago13 min read
They Hurt You—But They Don’t Get to Define You | Psalm 129
What if one of Scripture’s most critical messages is tucked away in a Psalm most people overlook? If you feel stuck, tired, or unsure of your next step, this lesson is for you. Unpack the forgotten blueprint for true biblical perseverance—the kind that anchors your faith, breaks spiritual inertia, and keeps your feet steady on the narrow path that leads to life. Don't miss it!
Thad DeBuhr
6 days ago18 min read
The Secret to the Good Life (It’s Not What You Think)
What if chasing the “good life” is exactly what’s keeping you from enjoying it? Psalm 128 paints a surprisingly ordinary picture of a blessed life: meaningful work, people you love, a family around the table, generations coming behind you, community and peace. Maybe the good life isn’t somewhere out there waiting to be achieved. Maybe God has already placed much of it right in front of you—and you’ve been too busy chasing more to notice.
Thad DeBuhr
6 days ago14 min read
Who Do You Trust With Your Life? What Psalm 127 Teaches Us About Work, Worry and Control
We work. We plan. We worry. Then we stay up late worrying about whether we worried enough. Psalm 127 offers a better idea. Build the house. Watch the gate. Do your job. Love your family. But stop acting like civilization will collapse if you take a day off. God never asked you to carry everything. In fact, He’d probably like His job back. Psalm 127 is a blunt reminder: work hard, trust God, and stop carrying what only He can.
Thad DeBuhr
Sep 116 min read
When you're still crying but God isn't finished yet
What do you do when you’re still hurting, still waiting, and wondering if anything is changing? Psalm 126 reminds us that we can celebrate what God has already done while still asking Him to do it again. And while we wait? We keep planting—even through the tears. Remember what God has done. Ask Him to do it again. Keep planting. Your tears aren’t the end of the story.
Thad DeBuhr
Aug 3112 min read
When Life Feels Shaky, Can You Still Trust God?
What do you do when everything around you feels shaky? Psalm 125 reminds us that our security isn’t found in perfect circumstances, but in the God who surrounds His people. Trouble will come, pressure can wear us down, and crooked roads may look easier—but God remains faithful. Discover why a difficult season doesn’t mean you have a bad foundation. The road may be shaky. God isn’t.
Thad DeBuhr
Aug 3012 min read
if the lord had not been on our side.
Psalm 124 is a song of hazard and help. David starts with a near-miss: if the Lord had not been on our side, we would not still be walking.
Tammy Fager
Aug 289 min read
You Drive Where You Look: What Psalm 123 Teaches Us About Whose Voice We Follow
What if the biggest thing pulling you away from God isn’t temptation—but where you keep looking? Psalm 123 gives us a simple lesson: you drive where you look. When our attention stays fixed on criticism, comparison, problems, or gaining other people’s approval, we can slowly drift off course. This ancient Song of Ascent challenges us to lift our eyes, keep looking toward God, and ask an important question: Whose voice is actually directing my life?
Thad DeBuhr
Aug 2712 min read
Why Following Jesus Was Never Meant to Be Solo
Following Jesus alone might actually be making the journey harder. Psalm 122 begins with four simple words: “Let us go…” This ancient traveling song reminds us that following Jesus was never designed to be just “me and God.” We need people who encourage us, remind us what’s true, and help us keep walking. But there’s another side to it: they need us too.
Thad DeBuhr
Aug 2611 min read
If God Is Watching Over Me, Why Is Life Still So Hard?
Following Jesus doesn’t mean life is supposed to get easier. So what happens when you’re doing your best to follow Him and the road still gets hard? Psalm 121 doesn’t promise a life without trouble. It gives us something better: the God who made heaven and earth is still watching over you. You may not know what’s around the next corner, but you don’t have to face it alone.
Thad DeBuhr
Aug 2515 min read
The First Step in Following Jesus Isn’t What You Think
What if the first step toward Jesus isn’t trying harder—but realizing you’re headed the wrong way? Psalm 120 begins with someone who has finally had enough of the lies, conflict and direction of the world around him. He wants something different. In Lesson #1 of the Psalms of Ascent, we’ll discover why every journey toward Jesus begins with one surprisingly simple move: turn around.
Thad DeBuhr
Aug 2412 min read
Psalms of Ascent Explained: Why These 15 Songs Led to Jerusalem
What if 15 of the Psalms were actually a road-trip playlist? Long before cars, GPS, or highways, families packed their supplies and walked together toward Jerusalem, singing songs that helped them remember who God was along the way. In this introduction to Psalms 120–134, we'll discover the story behind the Psalms of Ascent—and why their ancient journey gives us a powerful picture of what it means to follow Jesus for the long haul.
Thad DeBuhr
Aug 2314 min read
How Do We Stop Worrying and Find God's Peace?
Worry hits at 2 a.m. and over things that haven’t even happened. Here’s what Philippians 4 actually says about anxiety—and a practical way to trade it for God’s peace.
Tammy Fager
Aug 218 min read
Don’t Skip the Last 3 Verses of Philippians
Paul ends Philippians with a detail that’s easy to miss—and pretty shocking. He’s sitting in chains, yet there are now followers of Jesus connected to Caesar’s household! How did THAT happen? These final three verses remind us that God can work in places and circumstances we’d never choose. And Paul saves one powerful word for the very end: grace. Maybe your current situation isn’t getting in the way of what God is doing after all.
Thad DeBuhr
Aug 1914 min read
Paul Didn’t Want Their Money—He Wanted This
What if generosity does more than help the person receiving it? In Philippians 4:15–20, Paul celebrates believers who supported him for years, but surprisingly, he says he isn’t asking for more. He’s excited about what their generosity is producing in them. Discover why giving can become worship, why God’s math is different from ours, and what it means to become a truly generous person.
Thad DeBuhr
Aug 1814 min read
You can LEARN to be content
Why did the thermometer break up with the thermostat? It couldn’t handle the commitment. 😄
Philippians 4:10–14 teaches something far more important: how to stay steady when life isn’t. Paul learned contentment through plenty, hunger, help, and hardship. And Philippians 4:13 doesn’t mean, “I can accomplish anything.” It means Christ can give me strength for whatever I’m facing. What’s controlling your setting?
Thad DeBuhr
Aug 1712 min read
bottom of page