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.
01/15/23 Epiphany 2 Psalm 40:1-11, paraphrased by Pastor William I cried out and cried out to God; and God heard me. God pulled me out the pit of despair, out of the quicksand of misery, God gave me solid ground to stand on, gave me safety and security. I had a […]
01/08/23 Baptism of Our Lord Psalm 29, paraphrased by Pastor William Let’s give credit where credit is due; we can’t live with you Lord. You speak and the world reacts; the seas are calm, the winds slow down, the earth is still. Your voice booms across the earth; the mountains […]
01/01/23 Name of Jesus Psalm 8, paraphrased by Pastor William Wow God, your creation is magnificent; you did such a great job! Babies coo and babble about it, youngsters shout and sing. Their voices rise above and drown out, all those who deny you. I look up and see the stars, […]
12/25/22 Christmas Day Psalm 98, paraphrased by Pastor William Wake up! Time for a new song! Look at what God has done! We were in despair, but God came through. God remembered us, his beloved; he was faithful and true. Shout! Sing at the top of your lungs, jump up […]
12/18/22 4th Sunday of Advent Psalm 130, paraphrased by Pastor William LORD, I really need you, now! Open your ears to hear me. If you kept track of all I did wrong, I’d be toast. Instead, you are addicted to forgiveness. I’m at my wits end, I’m so alone and afraid. […]
12/11/22 3rd Sunday of Advent Psalm 89:1-4, 19-29, paraphrased by Pastor William Lord, you are so awesome! I’m telling everyone I know. Your love is forever and without condition! A guarantee without fail. You always say we can trust you, you have proven worthy. You are the Lord of our ancestors, […]
12/04/22 2nd Sunday of Advent Psalm 65, paraphrased by Pastor William We have you to thank, God; for your unwavering faithfulness. You hear our prayers; everyone will turn to you, eventually. You pardon us for hurting one another; you choose to not hold it against us. We expect air and water, food and housing; […]
11/27/22 1st Sunday of Advent Psalm 46, paraphrased by Pastor William With God, there is nothing to fear; even if the earth shakes, or the winds howl, or the seas rise; for God is with us. Those who don’t know God are in trouble; they stumble and fall, they stir up fear and […]
11/20/22 Christ the King Sunday Psalm 46, paraphrased by Pastor William With God, there is nothing to fear; even if the earth shakes, or the winds howl, or the seas rise; for God is with us. Those who don’t know God are in trouble; they stumble and fall, they stir up fear and […]
11/13/22 23rd Sunday after Pentecost Psalm 98, paraphrased by Pastor William Wake up! Time for a new song! Look at what God has done! We were in despair, but God came through. God remembered us, his beloved; he was faithful and true. Shout! Sing at the top of your lungs, jump up and down. […]
