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Lead Pastor of Upwards Church: Leander & Jarrell, TX

Day 2 – Psalm 2

Posted on January 2, 2012 by dkoop

Psalm 2 has been called the drama of the ages. It contains a decisive declaration concerning the outcome of events and forces that are in the world today. Psalm 2 focuses on prophecy. The people in Psalm 1 delight in … Continue reading →

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Day 1 – Psalm 1

Posted on January 1, 2012 by dkoop

“Blessed…” Psalm 1 starts the same way Jesus starts the Sermon on the Mount.  The placement this Psalm as the first Psalm is no accident, for it points the way to blessing and warns about divine judgment. These are frequent themes in The Psalms. … Continue reading →

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How can I experience God’s forgiveness?

Posted on December 21, 2011 by dkoop

 Experiencing God’s forgiveness comes through confession and repentance.  For I recognize my shameful deeds—they haunt me day and night. (Psalm 51:3)  This psalm was David’s written confession to God after a particularly sinful episode in his life. David was truly … Continue reading →

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“Forgive & Forget” and Other Myths of Forgivenss – Part 3

Posted on December 17, 2011 by dkoop

We’ve all heard the cliché “Forgive and forget.” Isn’t that nice?  The only problem is it’s impossible to do.  Where we have gotten this notion is from the fact that God says he will do this:  “I will forgive and … Continue reading →

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