Have you ever wrestled with the question why is life so hard? If so, you are not alone. The psalmist grapples with this question and leads us to process our pain in the right way: take it to the Lord in prayer. As we turn our eyes upon Him, we fight to believe in the unchanging love God has for His people...even and especially in the trying times. RESOURCES Psalm 44 Discussion Questions Psalm 44 Copywork Study Psalm 44 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Criminal Tree by Jason Hofer - song for Easter Psalm 22 episode - take some time to meditate on the cross --- Send in a voice message: https://podcas ..read more

Have you ever tried to pray but couldn't find the words? Psalm 43 is a precious guide that can lead us in prayer when life is hard, when we feel dry, and when we feel under attack. This Psalm leads us to the place where we yearn to go…to find God as our supreme and ultimate joy. RESOURCES Psalm 43 Discussion Questions Psalm 43 Copywork Study Send Out Your Light by Sandra McCracken Psalm 43 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Preaching the Gospel to Yourself Study by TDGC --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lauren-iseli/message ..read more

In seasons of discouragement and heartache, where do we turn? The Psalmist shows us the way through pain by drawing near to God in honesty, preaching to his soul, and reminding himself of God's truth. Let's join the psalmist and step out of darkness and into the light of hope. RESOURCES Psalm 42 Discussion Questions Psalm 42 Copywork Study Psalm 42 Song by CityAlight Lord From Sorrows Deep I Call by Keith & Kristen Getty Psalm 42 (Loudest Praise) by Shane and Shane Psalm 42 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Never Alone: Walking With God in Depression ReFresh by Shona & David Murray --- Send ..read more

What does the blessed life look like? Book 1 of the Psalms has shown us that the truly blessed person is one who has internalized the Word of God and allowed it to transform their heart and their actions. This book concludes with the great purpose of our existence: to bless our Lord and give Him the glory! RESOURCES Psalm 41 Copywork Study Psalm 41 Discussion Questions Psalm 41 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Bible Reading Plans --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lauren-iseli/message ..read more

Have you ever felt stuck? Have you ever felt like you were in a pit you could not get out of? Take heart, friends. God has provided a prayer for you to speak out in those times of need. I pray that this psalm would shine a ray of light into those dark places that you find yourself in. I pray in hearing the Word of God you would be strengthened, encouraged and filled with HOPE. RESOURCES Jason Hofer's Christmas Song: ⁠Ways⁠ Gospel Coalition's Christmas Playlist ⁠Psalm 40 Copywork Study⁠ ⁠Psalm 40 Discussion Questions⁠ Psalm 40 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Psalm 40 Song by Zac Fitzsimmons A Chris ..read more

What consumes your thoughts on a given day? What do you worry about? Dream about? Hope for? Work towards? Friends, our hearts are so easily fixed on this life, but what we need more than anything is a perspective shift. Let's join David as he prays that he might know the brevity of life, hope in God, and invest wholeheartedly in eternity. RESOURCES Psalm 39 Discussion Questions Psalm 39 Copywork Study Psalm 39 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper C.T. Studd Poem --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lauren-iseli/message ..read more

Have you ever experienced the burden of some sin, the heaviness of anxiety, or the persistence of fear weighing heavy on your heart? The weight can be unbearable. What are we to do with the heaviness that plagues us? Let us follow David to confession and repentance and find the way to rest and peace for our weary souls. Psalm 38 Discussion Questions Psalm 38 Copywork Study Psalm 38 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lauren-iseli/message ..read more

Why do the wicked prosper and the righteous suffer? Why do evildoers seem to live easy lives while the godly are weighed down by trials? We might wrestle with these questions, but ultimately, the Word of God tells us to take the long view. David urges us to fix our eyes on things above and remember our eternal reward. For the believer, the best is yet to come. RESOURCES Psalm 37 Copywork Study Psalm 37 Discussion Questions Psalm 37 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper My kids and I loved the Christian Heroes Then & Now Biography on George Mueller Sermon on George Mueller's Life --- Send in a voice ..read more

What is most precious to you in this life? What hold the most value? What is your treasure? This Psalm will show us that God's love is worth more than anything this world has to offer. His love pursues, calls, convicts, saves, cleanses, heals, and remakes us into a new creation. How precious is His steadfast love! RESOURCES Copywork Study Discussion Questions Psalm 36 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lauren-iseli/message ..read more

What are we to do with the Psalms where David curses his enemies? Does this contradict Jesus teaching to bless our enemies and pray for those who persecute us? Can we pray these Psalms? Listen in as we dive into this psalm and this question. RESOURCES Psalm 35 Copywork Study Psalm 35 Discussion Questions Open Doors Prayer Calendar Psalm 35 Song by Poor Bishop Hooper Book: War Psalms of the Prince of Peace I also started an Instagram for listeners of the podcast ..read more