When we read the Psalms, those 150 Old Testament songs, we sometimes ask our pastor; “What in the world does that mean?”
So, taking our curious minds seriously, our pastor decided to start putting those old writings into a format that might make more sense in today’s world.
Pastor is quick to point out that his paraphrase is not a scholarly translation.
He is just using his own interpretation in an attempt to make the Psalms a little more user-friendly.
Read some, let us know what you think.
Note: These Psalms follow the Revised Common Lectionary, which follows a prescribed three-year cycle of readings; they are not a numerical order.
06/04/23 Holy Trinity Psalm 8 paraphrased by Pastor William Wow God, your creation is magnificent; you did such a great job! Babies coo and babble about in it, youngsters shout and sing. Their voices rise above and drown out, all those who deny you. I look up and see the stars, […]
05/28/23 Day of Pentecost Psalm 104:24-34 paraphrased by Pastor William Wow, God! You made all this? the beautiful mountains, the flowing waters, the great variety of animals, the myriad of plants. All this looks heavenward; for their food, for their breath, for their very life. You speak […]
05/21/23 7th Sunday of Easter Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35 paraphrased by Pastor William God is the greatest! You who don’t believe, beware; Like smoke that disappears; like wax that melts away; so too, you’re gone. But those who know God, rejoice; Whoop it up; laugh and sing. Yes, sing to […]
05/14/23 6th Sunday of Easter Psalm 66:8-20 paraphrased by Pastor William Come on people, praise God, say it loud enough to be heard; Praise God! God keeps us alive and well, we walk on solid ground. God, you purify us; just like silver is purified. You brought us into your […]
05/07/23 5th Sunday of Easter Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 paraphrased by Pastor William Oh Lord, I seek shelter in you; keep me safe and secure. Listen to my plea; save me now. Be my strong foundation, a wall of protection around me. You are my safe place; you are […]
04/30/23 4th Sunday of Easter Psalm 23 paraphrased by Pastor William Oh LORD, you are my protecting shepherd. You provide my every need. You bed me down in the greenest of meadows. You bring me to the cool refreshing brook. You allow me to pause, and then send me forward in […]
04/23/23 3rd Sunday of Easter Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 paraphrased by Pastor William Oh God, I love you so much; you hear me in my despair. You listen for my voice; I know I can count on you. I suffer in fear and worry; I’ve endured sickness and grief. Then, I cry […]
04/16/23 2nd Sunday of Easter Psalm 16 paraphrased by Pastor William I come to you, God, for protection; I cling to you in time of trouble; without you, I am a lost cause. Those who follow you are trustworthy; they are a comfort to me. Those who follow other gods are […]
04/09/23 Resurrection Sunday Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 paraphrased by Pastor William Oh God, you are the greatest; you love us no matter what. Let everyone say it together; you love us no matter what. I get my strength from God; It is God’s grace that saves me. I sing songs of joy […]
04/02/23 Palm Sunday Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29, paraphrased by Pastor William Oh God, you are the greatest; you love us no matter what. Let everyone say it together; you love us no matter what. Fling wide your gate; I want to come in. Jesus is the gate; all are permitted entry. […]
