Philip Dampier's Blog

“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning?” (Psalm 22:1) This is such a familiar verse because we hear it quoted from the lips of Jesus as He endures the agony of God’s withdrawal when…

The Galatians blog that appeared on this site is now available at Amazon as an eBook and at all online bookstores in paperback.  It and it’s sister publication (To the Faithful Saints at Ephesus) are verse by verse comments suitable for a devotional or as a small discussion group guide.

“Be exalted, O Lord, in your strength! We will sing and praise your power.” (Psalm 21:13) This is a song of King David relating his praise for the strength of his God who has answered the prayers of the king. There are several psalms which focus on the royalty of…

“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.” (Psalm 20:7) Chariots and horses are weapons of war. Thus some believe the answer to problems is to wage war; either offensively or defensively. The world’s problems and thus our problems…

“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.” (Psalm 19:14) This is a powerful thought whether stated or prayed. Starting with the words of my mouth the psalmist paints a wonderful picture. Can we…

“In my distress, I called upon the Lord, to my God I cried for help. From his temple, he heard my voice, and my cry to him reached his ears.” (Psalm 18:6) What wonderful thoughts for mortal man to contemplate. Surely we will all one day be overcome with distress.…

“Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings,” (Psalm 17:8) Perhaps you have been called the apple of someone’s eye, like your grandmother or grandfather. Maybe you have a special aunt who considers you as if you were her only begotten child.…

“I say to the Lord, You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” (Psalm 16:2) O if only the world could grasp this great truth. So much time, effort, and money are being spent looking the good things when they are offered free if we but trust…

“O Lord, who shall sojourn in your tent? Who shall dwell in your holy hill?” (Psalm 15:1) This is not a question without an answer, in fact, the poser of the question knows the answer. He just wants the reader or singer of the psalm to think it through. Perhaps…

“The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’ They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds, there is none who does good.” (Psalm 14:1) This is an oft-repeated statement. It makes sense, too. Only a person without wisdom would tell his heart there is no God. The evidence of…