Philip Dampier's Blog

“I will sing to the Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me.” (Psalm 13:6) There are lots of reasons to sing and lots of reasons to sing to the Lord. Of all the Christian joys, singing is one of the greatest. Due to physical limitations, there are things that…

“The words of the Lord are pure words, like silver refined in a furnace on the ground, purified seven times.” (Psalm 12:6) How do you describe the message from the Holy One of Israel? In trying to explain anything about God, man is left without proper words. So awesome is…

Comments on Galatians is now published. If you enjoyed the blogs you can now have the book. Verse by verse comments with a personal application. Paperback sells for $12.00 and eBook for $4.50 (on Amazon only).

“In the Lord I take refuge; how can you say to my soul, Flee like a bird to your mountain…” (Psalm 11:10 The true meaning of this verse may have been lost in the hymn using the last phrase, “Flee as a Bird.” The song takes the train of thought…

“Why, O Lord, do you stand afar off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?” (Psalm 10:1) The psalmist is amazed at the behavior of the wicked people in the world, and to him, it seems as if God is letting them get away with it. Many of…

“For the needy shall not always be forgotten, and the hope of the poor shall not perish forever.” (Psalm 9:18) Most of those reading this book will have to admit that they have not truly been needy or poor. Truthfully, we may have known hard times and lean days, but…

To those who live near Dothan, Alabama I will be doing a book signing at the Dothan Barnes and Nobles store on October 27th between 2 and 4 p.m.  Would like to meet all my area friends who read my blog.  Come on by and visit.

“O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.” (Psalm 8:1) This verse makes one think of Isaiah 6:1-3. The Lord high and lifted up and the whole earth full of His glory. God is high, and He…

“God is a righteous judge and a God who feels indignation every day.” (Psalm 7:11) In spite of how men may treat God, He does not answer their onslaught in kind. The righteousness of God does not allow anything beyond righteous judgment. This does not mean that God ignores insult…

“The Lord has heard my plea; the Lord accepts my prayer.” (Psalm 6:9) This is a powerful psalm of lament. David composed this psalm amid or just after a bad time in his life. More than likely a serious time of some sin. David feels the guilt and realizes that…