In addition to being a partner in Arizona’s Morrison Ranch, Howard Morrison describes himself as a husband of 24 years, a father of three, a pastor (in a previous life), a volunteer with FamilyLife, a teacher, and a small group leader
Psalm 35:3
Howard Morrison wonders: Shouldn’t we be a people who long for God to speak, who listen to God while we work and rest and live our lives, and then periodically gather together as those whose souls have been spoken-to to respond with rejoicing? If that became our practice, corporate worship would be a response to God’s presence, more than a request for God presence.
Psalm 35
Fascinating. Much of Psalm 35 is a complaint about how David has been unfairly treated. I know how that feels. I haven’t experienced it to the depth that David has, but I certainly recognize the anguish in his words.
Many of David’s words are asking God to deal justly with his persecutors (the previous psalm affirms [...]
Psalm 34
Howard Morrison reflects on listening for God’s voice in the noise of life — including the noise in our own heads…
Psalm 32
1 John 1:9 is a favorite of many people: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” Some have referred to this as the Christian’s bar of soap. That’s a bit too cavalier for me, but I understand what they are [...]
Psalm 31
“How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you…” (Psalm 31:19).
In you, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness. Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to [...]
Psalm 31
Howard Morrison writes: “I’m fifty. This year, more than ever, I’ve thought, ‘I wonder how many more productive years I have left.’ I’m not asking in a morbid way but because I want to make those years count.”
Psalm 27
There are all kinds of devotional materials on the market. My attempt at these reflections is not based on any of them. I’m trying to simply spend time with my Lord and listen. I’m trying not to complicate things.
David had a focus on devotion that was very simple. “One thing I ask of the LORD, [...]
Psalm 26
I’m struggling a bit with a trend I see in some of the psalms. Some of them seem so ME oriented. Take Psalm 26. There are 12 references to God in one form or another (be it a name like LORD or through personal pronouns.) But, in those same verses there are 27 references [...]
Psalm 25
Howard Morrison reflects on the hope that God will remember his own goodness and forget the very things in us that require God’s kindness and mercy.
Psalm 22
Howard Morrison writes about the power of compelling stories that alter the lives of individuals and whole nations.
Psalm 20:5
Who hasn’t felt a little guilty pleasure at seeing someone fail in the marketplace now and again? “We (I) do not always love well,” Howard Morrison admits in this reflection on rejoicing with those who rejoice just as vigorously as we weep with those who weep.
Psalm 20: 1-5
Howard Morrison reflects on good wishes for hard business times.
Psalm 18
In his ongoing reflections on the Psalms, Howard Morrison muses about the extraordinary things ordinary people can do with God’s help.
Psalm 16
Another in Howard Morrison’s reflections on the Psalms — this time asking how a prosperous person ought to respond to the God who “causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.”
Psalm 15
I love experiencing communion — The Lord’s Supper, Eucharist — as a celebration of God’s mercy and grace. But I have to admit I am challenged when Paul warns us to examine ourselves before we eat the bread and drink the cup (1 Corinthians 11:28). I’m better at looking at God at communion than looking [...]
Psalm 9
Howard Morrison writes about his encounters with God (and himself) in the Book of Psalms. This reflection on Psalm 9 is one in the Walking the Walk series of posts on the spiritual practices of people in business.
