The Psalms are the most powerful prayers ever created in the history of humanity. There are no prayers stronger than the Psalms—none exist. They were spoken and written more than two and a half ...

An overview of the historical background and theology of Psalms to help you develop your sermon series and apply it to your hearers. The Psalms are the words of people to God that have become the Word ...

Our beloved apologist wrestled with the Psalms’ hardest words in his season of suffering. In trying times, we often turn to the familiar: a lifelong friend, a staple recipe, an album that has worn ...

Editor’s note: This article was first published in the Aug. 2, 1997, issue of America, titled “Praying the Psalms: Some Notes.” For some years I have been keeping rather extensive reading notebooks.

Probably the most recognizable psalm in popular media and song is Psalm 23 (the Greek numbering is 22). The words inspire a trust in God the protector and caregiver, who leads his sheep through life ...