The Psalm Project #48
How good and pleasant it is
when brothers live together in unity! (Psalm 133:1)
Lord, there is so much conflict in our contentious world.
When we put our squabbles aside and come together for a common purpose,
it’s like a breath of fresh air after being confined in a dungeon.
Lord, please help me, as much as I am able,
to get along with other people.
Teach me how to be on the side of truth without being insufferable.
Give me a spirit of edification,
but help me know when to shut up. Amen.
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Quiz: Are You 65+ Years Old And Cool?
Are you one of the cool seniors, or are you lame regardless of your mobility status? Answer these questions truthfully and total your score to discover your coolness quotient.
- How many grandchildren do you have?
- Heck, I don’t even have kids!
- Maybe someday.
- One.
- Two or more.
- How many of these musicians are you familiar with: Jonas Brothers, Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran, Panic! At the Disco, Drake, Khalid, Tool, Skillet, Post Malone, BTS?
- Zero to three.
- Four or five.
- Six or seven.
- Eight to ten.
- How many of these superheroes are you familiar with: Green Lantern, Flash, Thor, Hulk, Captain America, Wolverine, Superman, Iron Man, Spiderman, Batman?
- Zero.
- One to five.
- Six or seven.
- Eight to ten.
- How do you watch movies?
- On VHS.
- On network television.
- I rent DVDs from Red Box, borrow them from the library, or buy them.
- I stream them (Netflix, Hulu, Prime, etc.) or go to the movie theater.
- Do you have an iPhone?
- I only have a land line.
- I have a flip phone, a Jitterbug, a Blackberry, or some other non-smart phone.
- I have a Pixel, a Moto, a Nokia, an LG, an Android, or some other non-Apple phone.
- Yes.
- What year was your car made?
- I don’t have a car.
- Before 2000.
- 2000-2018.
- 2019-2020.
- How do you connect with your friends?
- Snail mail.
- Text, email, or social media.
- Telephone, FaceTime, or Skype.
- In person.
- Do you know all the restaurants with senior discounts and only go there during those designated days and times?
- I prefer to eat at home.
- Of course. I tip based on the discount price.
- Of course. But I tip based on the full-amount price.
- No, I go when I can pay full-price.
- What time do you go to bed?
- 8:00.
- 9:00.
- 10:00.
- 11:00.
- What would you like people to remember about you?
- To stay the heck off my lawn.
- That I made lots of money.
- That I have lots of friends.
- That I am kind and generous.
How to Score
| Question | If you answered: | Give yourself: | Rationale |
| 1 | a or b | 3 points | Even though it’s cooler to have grandkids, if you don’t, it’s not your fault. |
| c or d | 4 points | Super cool! | |
| 2 | a | 1 point | Pathetic. |
| b | 2 points | Not bad. | |
| c | 3 points | Pretty cool. | |
| d | 4 points | Super cool! | |
| 3 | a | 4 points | Obviously, you have better uses for your time. |
| b | 1 point | A little bit cool. | |
| c | 2 points | A little more cool. | |
| d | 3 points | Very cool (in some circles). | |
| 4 | a | 1 point | You get one point because your VCR is still working. |
| b | 1 point | Super old-school. | |
| c | 3 points | A little bit old-school. | |
| d | 4 points | This is what the cool people do. | |
| 5 | a | 1 point | You are invited to join the 21st century. |
| b | 2 points | You are also invited to join the 21st century. | |
| c | 3 points | Pretty cool. | |
| d | 4 points | Super cool. | |
| 6 | a | 4 points | At your age, not driving but using public transportation could be the sexiest alternative. |
| b | 3 points | There are some way cool classic cars in that range. | |
| c | 2 points | Boring. | |
| d | 4 points | Super cool. | |
| 7 | a | 3 points | Thank you for keeping letter-writing from being a lost art. |
| b | 3 points | Way to be tech-savvy. | |
| c | 3 points | There’s something special about a human voice. | |
| d | 4 points | Coolest of all. | |
| 8 | a | 3 points | There are health and financial benefits to eating at home. |
| b | 1 point | Too cheap to be cool. | |
| c | 4 points | Super cool! | |
| d | 1 point | Why would you do that? | |
| 9 | a, b, c, or d, if you get less than 8 hours of sleep | 1 point | You’re not getting optimum rest. |
| a, b, c, or d, if you get at least 8 hours of sleep | 4 points | Well-rested is super cool. | |
| 10 | a | 1 point | Not cool. |
| b | 1 point | Cool people don’t care about that. | |
| c | 3 points | Being friendly is cool. | |
| d | 4 points | If it’s true, that’s super cool. |
What Your Score Reveals About Your Coolness Quotient
| Score | What it means: |
| 1-15 | Dude, you’re just not trying. |
| 16-23 | You’re sort of cool. |
| 24-31 | You’re cooler than most. |
| 32-40 | You’re beyond cool—you’re awesome! |
Now it’s your turn. Did you learn something new about yourself? Are there other criteria for coolness that you would take into account? Share in the comments below.
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The Psalm Project #47
But I have stilled and quieted my soul;
like a weaned child with its mother,
like a weaned child is my soul within me (Psalm 131:2).
Dear God, Have I learned to still and quiet my soul?
I panic when my circumstances are out of my control.
I want to manipulate the situation to benefit me.
Help me remember my destiny is already under control—Yours.
All I need to do is lay it at Your feet
and trust everything will work out according to Your plan.
I don’t even have to cry, though I will pour out my heart to You.
Lord, I am learning to trust You.
Nothing can touch me
except what is designed to transform me into the image of Your Son.
Thank You for Your love
and the way it nurtures me every moment of my life. Amen.
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The Psalm Project #46
Blessed are all who fear the Lord,
who walk in his ways.
You will eat the fruit of your labor;
blessings and prosperity will be yours (Psalm 128:1-2).
Lord, I want to walk more closely with You.
Show me the path. Direct my feet.
Help me to love Your righteousness.
Bless me with Your presence,
and may I share in Your inheritance forever. Amen.
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The Psalm Project #45
When the Lord brought back the captives to Zion,
we were like men who dreamed.
Our mouths were filled with laughter,
our tongues with songs of joy.
Then it was said among the nations,
“The Lord has done great things for them.” (Psalm 126:1-2)
Lord, You have blessed me beyond my dreams.
I am filled with joy.
Let me always remember
that I have done nothing to deserve Your favor.
If everything I love is taken from me,
I will still love You and confess that You are righteous. Amen.
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The Psalm Project #44
Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us,
for we have endured much contempt (Psalm 123:3).
Dear God, my worldview is aligning with Yours,
and is at odds with the world.
I am accused of lacking compassion
because I have compassion for the most vulnerable.
I am accused of intolerance
because I refuse to say what’s wrong is good.
Lord, help my witness be a positive one,
one that reflects your righteousness and love,
rather than my need to be right.
Activate Your Holy Spirit in me
so that wisdom abides in me
and nothing false flows from my mouth. Amen.
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