First Loved with Mark Fee: Recent Episodes
Mark Gordon Fee
First Loved Ministries’s mission is to provide personal, life-changing experiences of God’s love.
This is the audio recording of our December 2023 E-Newsletter. It is read by our Associate Director Rachel Delgado.
In this episode Mark shares some of his practices in journaling and how it helps to stay connected to the Lord in a very tangible way on a daily basis.
In this episode of the First Loved Podcast, Mark discusses "the Gospel" and explores the scriptures on this subject.
Mark concludes this three-part series by sharing more stories of how God touches people's lives through His Spirit, His Word and His people.
Mark shares more testimonials that show the lasting impact of God's love and how the Lord is using First Loved Ministries to make disciples of Jesus.
Mark shares testimonials that show the lasting impact of God's love and how the Lord is using First Loved Ministries to make disciples of Jesus.
Mark shares his experience at a recent concert and how the importance of caring "for the widows and orphans" was highlighted.
Mark shares stories from a recent First Loved to Love weekend at Asbury Grove in Hamilton, MA.
After teaching FLM's "Getting Along" curriculum at the Vida 220 Discipleship school in Costa Rica for the sixth year in a row, Mark shares about his latest trip and gives a brief overview of the first part to initiating a healing conversation with someone who has hurt you or whom you have hurt.
In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark challenges us to question whether or not we are in an "old familiar rut" and how to get out of that rut to enjoy the "newness" in Christ. Sharing scriptures about the new covenant, Mark examines where Jesus declares the new covenant at the last supper and speculates how the Apostle Paul would have reacted to the question "so what's new?"
What is at the heart of the "First Loved to Love" lifestyle? Mark answers this particularly how it relates to our hearing, understanding and OWNING Jesus' new command. Ultimately the goal is for us to grow in our relationship with the Lord to the point where we can't wait to spend time with Him . . . where we long for him and anticipate being in His presence every day.
When God called Mark out of pastoral church ministry to bring His message of love through First Loved Ministries to the world, the Lord quickly revealed His faithful provision in what Mark calls a "faith infusion." Mark shares a number of stories of God's provision along the way in this episode of the First Loved podcast.
In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark challenges us to look at Jesus' love and ask if our experience with His love is "informational" or "relational". In the scriptures we see Paul's relationship with Jesus to be strong, real, personal and intimate. How did this happen? How is Paul willing to "face death all day long" and "consider all things loss" in order to fully love Jesus?
Many of us know the familiar passage from Matthew 28 known as The Great Commission: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing . . . and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." This passage became fresh and challenging to Mark at a recent conference. How is the Lord using you to make disciples?
On this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark looks at Philippians 4 and 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 where the Apostle Paul writes about rejoicing always. How do we do that? Does this mean we are always supposed to be joyful? Is there a difference between rejoicing in our circumstances and rejoicing in the Lord? Scriptures like these are there to help train us to be more like Jesus. Take a listen...
In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark shares about God's forgiveness. Did you know the Bible not only says that God will purify and pardon us, but that He "blots out your transgressions . . . and remembers yours sins no more"? God chooses to forgive AND forget! Gone! GONE! Alleluia!
In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark discusses the pattern found in good story writing and how that can challenge us to seek to be written more into God's story in our daily lives. When we get caught in a rut or stop seeking to be part of God's adventure, our "status quo" becomes something less meaningful.
In this first new episode of 2019, Mark shares some stories of God meeting and loving people right where needed most through First Loved events back in the fall. We hope these encourage you to step out and love like Jesus so you have stories of your own to share!
In this episode, Mark reflects on the shooting that took place in the Jewish synagogue and how a local nurse tended to the perpetrator to save his life. As Jesus commanded, "Love your enemies". This is a challenging position for us all, but one we must consider and ask for God's help as disciples of Jesus.
In this episode Mark shares some final thoughts on completing his doctoral program and how the process has matured him theologically and as a disciple of Jesus.
On this episode Mark shares about the practice of idol worship and how God may have turned that practice upside down in order to bring His own image into the world through Jesus and us (by the Holy Spirit).
Mark discusses the various covenants made by God with His people and how His love is expressed through and in those covenants.
On this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark discusses Matthew 25:31-46 in relationship to the description of the kind of "fasting" God describes through the prophet Isaiah in chapter 58. Mark also shares personal stories that illustrate some of these principles.
In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark shares some exciting personal news and connects his experience to Matthew 6 where Jesus teaches on worry and anxiety. "Each day has enough trouble of its own" could be heard as "just take things one day at a time."
Mark concludes this 3-part series on how storing up the love of Jesus in us helps enable us to love others, and how our loving interactions become more of a natural and automatic response. Mark explores some of the neuroscience behind this experiential process while looking more closely at how the "God Sighting" practice taught on the First Loved to Love weekends nurtures the process.
In Part Two of this 3-part series, Mark continues to explore the importance of "loving like Jesus" becoming an automatic part of our lives, that is "deeper in us". The more we are loved by Him and experience Him loving us, the more it will become a natural response to live and love like Him. Mark also shares a personal story of how this is developing in his own life.
In Part One of this 3-part series, Mark explores the importance of "loving like Jesus" becoming an automatic part of our lives, that is "deeper in us". The more we are loved by Him and experience Him loving us, the more it will become a natural response to live and love like Him.
Mark continues with a second podcast on what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and how learning to be LIKE Jesus really is learning to LOVE like Jesus. He discusses the "manner" or "feel" of love as expressed through our Triune God. At the core of discipleship is experience with a master, not just reading about how to be a disciple.
Mark shares his thoughts on what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and how learning to be LIKE Jesus really is learning to LOVE like Jesus. He points to examples where Paul invites others to "imitate him" because he is imitating Christ. At the core of discipleship is experience with a master, not just reading about how to be a disciple.
Mark continues discussing the topic of God not measuring up to our own standard and how the very act of this becomes an idol. At times we question why God did or did not do something. Why did he take my job away from me? Why didn't he save my spouse from cancer? Why doesn't he hear or answer my prayer? These questions overlook the fact that God is sovereign and his ways are beyond ours. If we're not careful we can twist who God is with our own ideas of who we think God should be.
At times we question why God did or did not do something. Why did he take my job away from me? Why didn't he save my spouse from cancer? Why doesn't he hear or answer my prayer? These questions overlook the fact that God is sovereign and his ways are beyond ours. In this podcast Mark talks about this and shares how if we're not careful we can twist who God is with our own ideas of who we think God should be, and then blame him when he doesn't measure up to our own standard.
In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark Fee interviews one of our long-time lead facilitators Joel Brady. Joel shares about his experience with FLM, how the practices have helped him gain more confidence in reaching out to people in love, and how it has become a regular way for him and his wife to share in God's love. THANK YOU, JOEL!
In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark examines the well-known passage from Jeremiah 29:11 and how care needs to be taken when personalizing verses from the Bible (that is, putting them in first-person as God speaking to you directly).
In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark shares a story of how "being loved and loving as Jesus" has great impact on people's lives, and how the Lord uses our loving interactions to reveal himself through us (even prophetically). We hope stories like this encourage and inspire you to love!
"...neither do I condemn you..." In this episode, Mark continues to share scriptures that reveal loving words from Jesus focusing on the interaction between Jesus and the woman who was being accused of adultery. In order to love AS Jesus has loved us, it is vital for us to be loved BY Jesus first. One way we do that is to experience Him loving us with words, then internalizing those words to bless us and others.
"...whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never thirst..." In this episode, Mark continues to share scriptures that reveal loving words from Jesus focusing on the interaction between Jesus and the woman at the well. In order to love AS Jesus has loved us, it's vital for us to be loved BY Jesus first. One way we do that is to experience Him loving us with words, then internalizing those words to bless us and others.
"Martha, Martha, Martha . . . you are worried and upset about so many things." In this episode, Mark continues to share scriptures that reveal loving words from Jesus focusing on the story of Jesus' visit to Mary and Martha. In order to love AS Jesus has loved us, it's vital for us to be loved BY Jesus first. One way we do that is to experience Him loving us with words, then internalizing those words to bless us and others.
In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark talks about ways to love God; that is to love God in the way HE wants us to love him -- "because he first loved us." This topic is the closing session in the First Loved to Love seminars.
Do you know that song that begins "Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so"? Where in the Bible does Jesus actually say he loves you? In this episode, Mark continues to share scriptures that reveal loving words from Jesus focusing on John 14:21. In order to love AS Jesus has loved us, it's vital for us to be loved BY Jesus first. One way we do that is to experience Him loving us with words, then internalizing those words to bless us and others.
Mark takes a second look at the phrase "lead us not into temptation" from the Lord's Prayer with the hopes of clearing up any confusion. His original discussion of this appeared on the final installment of the 4-part series on the Lord's Prayer.
In this episode, Mark begins to share scriptures that reveal loving words from Jesus, starting with Matthew 11 where Jesus invites us to into a place of rest for our souls. In order to love AS Jesus has loved us, it's vital for us to be loved BY Jesus first. And the only ways to experience love is through words and actions.
In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark shares two more stories of how "being loved and loving as Jesus" has great impact on people's lives, and how the Lord uses our loving interactions to reveal himself through us (even as acts of prophecy). We hope these stories encourage and inspire you to love!
In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark shares a testimonial from someone who has been experiencing God's love through the "God Sighting" practice. We hope this story encourages and inspires you to love as loved and be looking every day for ways in which you can love one another!
In this final installment of the 4-part series on the Lord's Prayer, Mark looks at the sometimes confusing phrase "lead us not into temptation".
In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark continues walking through the Lord's Prayer, focusing on the phrase "give us this day our daily bread."
In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark continues walking through the Lord's Prayer, focusing on the line "on earth as it is in heaven."
In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark takes a look at the Lord's Prayer and how "Our Father" connects us all as God's family.
In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark shares two stories of how "being loved and loving as Jesus" has great impact on people's lives, and how the Lord uses our loving interactions to reveal himself through us - even to the point of potentially saving a life. We hope these stories encourage and inspire you to love!
Mark shares a poem about the power of words and discusses how words can deeply harm us. It is vital as disciples of Jesus to use words of love . . . "as he has loved us".
Mark shares two personal experiences of encouragement to demonstrate the great value and power of loving one another with words.
The conclusion of a three-part interview series with a participant from one of our recent First Loved to Love retreats at The Farm in Greenwich, CT. Megan Fitzgerald was a first-time attendee and shares how experiencing God's love through others in a tangible way has spurred her on to love others throughout her daily life.
Part 2 of a three-part interview series with a participant from one of our recent First Loved to Love retreats at The Farm in Greenwich, CT. Megan Fitzgerald was a first-time attendee and shares how the Lord "lavished His love" on her through the teaching and exercises, but especially how she experienced the Lord love her through others on the weekend.
This week begins a three-part interview series with a participant from one of our recent First Loved to Love retreats at The Farm in Greenwich, CT. Megan Fitzgerald was a first-time attendee and shares how the Lord "lavished His love" on her through the teaching and exercises, but especially how she experienced the Lord love her through others on the weekend.
In this First Loved podcast, Mark shares a few recent stories of how the Lord is "lavishing His love" on others through the ministry. What a blessing to be a part of God's Kingdom work! Thank you all who support and encourage this ministry. We hope these stories encourage and inspire you!
Mark concludes this First Loved podcast series with his brother-in-law, Paul Anderson who has lived with being paralyzed for over twenty years after an accident.
Mark continues this First Loved podcast series speaking with his brother-in-law, Paul Anderson who has lived with being paralyzed for over twenty years after an accident. Hear how Paul describes seeing every day as "good" in God's Kingdom.
Mark continues this First Loved podcast series speaking with his brother-in-law, Paul Anderson who has lived with being paralyzed for over twenty years after an accident. Hear how Paul has grappled with suffering and the question of should we even be praying for healing?
Mark begins a new First Loved podcast series speaking with his brother-in-law, Paul Anderson who has lived with being paralyzed for over twenty years after an accident. Hear how Paul has found purpose in Christ and contentment with his situation.
Mark concludes his podcast series on the use of Doxologies in the Bible, looking at 1 Chronicles 29.
Mark continues his current podcast series on the use of Doxologies in the Bible, looking at the letter of Jude.
Mark continues his current podcast series on the use of Doxologies in the Bible, looking at Paul's letter to the Ephesians.
Mark begins a new podcast series on the use of the Doxology in the Scriptures, looking at various places where these literary tools are used to proclaim the glory of God.
Mark concludes his examination of the use of benedictions as prayers and blessings in the Bible. Hear the Lord speak over you and shower his love and blessing upon you through His Word.
Mark continues to look at the use of benedictions as prayers and blessings in the Bible, looking at two benedictions in the apostle Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians. Hear the Lord speak over you and shower his love and blessing upon you through His Word.
Mark continues to look at the use of benedictions as prayers and blessings in the Bible, looking at a benediction in the Letter to the Hebrews. Hear the Lord speak over you and shower his love and blessing upon you through His Word.
Mark continues to look at the use of benedictions as prayers and blessings in the Bible, looking at the writings of the apostle Paul. Hear the Lord speak over you and shower his love and blessing upon you through His Word.
Mark examines the use of benedictions as prayers and blessings in the Bible. Today he looks at the writings of the apostle Paul. Hear the Lord speak over you and shower his love and blessing upon you through His Word.
In part 2 of the First Loved podcast on "Paul's Prayers", Mark continues to look at the prayers of the apostle Paul and how they serve as a model for us to pray (and be loved and encouraged) as disciples of Jesus. Be sure to listen through to the end to hear the love of God prayed over you!
In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark examines the prayers of the apostle Paul and how they serve as a model for us to pray (and be loved and encouraged) as disciples of Jesus.
In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark continues his previous sermon series discussing prayer in our lives as disciples of Christ, particularly how Jesus himself prays for us and intercedes on our behalf as our "great high priest"!
The final episode of a four-week series on prayer, Mark Gordon Fee shares insights from the Bible on this important practice for all disciples of Jesus. (Pre-recorded from a past sermon series at Bethany Church, Greenland, NH.)
The third episode of a four-week series on prayer, Mark Gordon Fee shares insights from the Bible on this important practice for all disciples of Jesus. (Pre-recorded from a past sermon series at Bethany Church, Greenland, NH.)
The second episode of a four-week series on prayer, Mark Gordon Fee shares insights from the Bible on this important practice for all disciples of Jesus. (Pre-recorded from a past sermon series at Bethany Church, Greenland, NH.)
This episode of the First Loved podcast begins a four-week series on prayer, as Mark Gordon Fee shares insights from the Bible on this important practice for all disciples of Jesus. (Pre-recorded from a past sermon series at Bethany Church, Greenland, NH.)
The conclusion to this 3-part series providing a summary of First Loved Ministries. In this episode, Mark shares the vision for FLM and the hope for a future of more and more people becoming "like Jesus" -- to be loved by Him and love as He has loved us -- so that one day the world will know the Church for love (what we call "The Jesus Brand").
Part two in this 3-part series providing a summary of First Loved Ministries. In this episode, Mark gives an overview of the "First Loved to Love" and "Getting Along" curriculums that provide the foundation for this ministry.
Mark begins a 3-part series providing a summary of First Loved Ministries. This first episode begins with Mark's personal faith journey and how the Lord led him to this ministry.
In this concluding episode of "Preparing for Pentecost" Mark continues looking at various aspects of the Holy Spirit centering around the celebration of Pentecost. As disciples of Jesus it's vital for us to understand the power and gifting of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
In Part 4 of "Preparing for Pentecost" Mark continues looking at various aspects of the Holy Spirit leading up to the celebration of Pentecost. As disciples of Jesus it's vital for us to understand the power and gifting of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
In Part 3 of "Preparing for Pentecost" Mark continues looking at various aspects of the Holy Spirit leading up to the celebration of Pentecost. As disciples of Jesus it's vital for us to understand the power and gifting of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
In Part 2 of "Preparing for Pentecost" Mark continues looking at various aspects of the Holy Spirit and how the celebration of Pentecost (or as he likes to refer to it: "Invasion Day") is often overlooked in the life-cycle of the church. As disciples of Jesus it's vital for us to understand the power and gifting of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
Mark talks about various aspects of the Holy Spirit and how the celebration of Pentecost (or as he likes to refer to it: "Invasion Day") is often overlooked in the life-cycle of the church. As disciples of Jesus it's vital for us to understand the power and gifting of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
In this final episode of our latest 3-part podcast series, Mark Fee concludes his ideas on the importance of the resurrection of Jesus.
In part two of this podcast series, Mark Fee continues discussing the importance of the resurrection of Jesus.
Mark begins a three-part series on the resurrection of Jesus, discussing various aspects and why it is vital to the Christian faith.
In this week's episode of the First Loved podcast, as we take time during Holy Week to contemplate the last week of Jesus' earthly life, Mark shares some insight into Jesus being referred to as "the Lamb" or "the Lamb of God."
Mark shares his thoughts on a number of scriptures pertaining to God's "eyes" and how he sees his children as his beloved - "the apple of My eye."
In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark discusses the value of memorizing Bible verses and, as an example, walks through the process of memorizing Psalm 23. Tips on memorizing are also given.
In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark concludes his 4-part series on discipleship -- becoming "like Jesus" and loving others as He has loved us.
In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark continues the discussion on discipleship by sharing personal stories about the benefits of becoming "like Jesus" and loving others as He has loved us.
In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark continues discussing discipleship and what it means to become "like Jesus".
In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark shares about his experience serving as teacher/trainer at the Vida 220 discipleship school in Costa Rica. This kicks off a new series on discipleship and what it means to become "like Jesus".
In this episode of the First Loved podcast, Mark Fee interviews one of our long-time lead facilitators Peter Webb. Pete shares about his first experience with FLM, how the practices have helped him be able to minister to people at church and in the workplace, and how it has become a regular way for him and his wife to share in God's love. THANK YOU, PETE!
In the conclusion (part 6) of a previously recorded sermon series, Mark wraps up his message about being under great pressure and our approach to life's problems as followers of Christ.
In part five of a previously recorded sermon series, Mark continues sharing a message about being under great pressure and our approach to life's problems as followers of Christ.
In part four of a previously recorded sermon series, Mark continues sharing a message about being under great pressure and our approach to life's problems as followers of Christ.
In part three of a previously recorded sermon series, Mark continues sharing a message about being under great pressure and our approach to life's problems as followers of Christ.
In part two of a previously recorded sermon series, Mark shares a message about being under great pressure and our approach to life's problems as followers of Christ.
In a previously recorded sermon series, Mark shares a message about being under great pressure and our approach to life's problems as followers of Christ.
Welcome 2017! We hope you have a year blessed with more of God's love in your life, that you would experience His love more deeply. Here is a way to start - listen to how He loves you!
In this final episode of our Advent podcast series, Mark suggests a sixth candle in the Advent tradition - one focusing on our mission for Jesus.
This fourth week of Advent brings a discussion with Mark Fee about the angel's proclamation of the birth of Christ. First Loved Ministries wishes you a blessed Christmas!
Week three of Mark's discussion around the tradition of lighting Advent candles and how each one represents a part of Jesus' story. This week he focuses on the "Shepherd" candle.
Week 2 of the Advent season brings a discussion with Mark Fee about Bethlehem and the significance of the Messiah coming to save ALL who believe.
During this Advent and Christmas season, Mark shares a message each week based on the tradition of lighting Advent candles. This first week is on the "Prophecy" candle.
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, Mark shares some thoughts on the posture of thankfulness - the "attitude of gratitude."
Mark concludes his observations on how the Lord is "our Shepherd" in this week's First Loved podcast.
Mark discusses why King David may have written "MY" shepherd instead of "OUR" shepherd in Psalm 23 to describe God's relationship to him/us in this episode of the First Loved podcast.
This episode is part 2 of a previously recorded sermon by Mark Fee entitled "Love One Another", based on 1 John 4.
This episode is part 1 of a previously recorded sermon by Mark Fee entitled "Love One Another", based on 1 John 4.
Mark concludes this two-part podcast on God's love in the 10 Commandments. In this episode he discusses the challenge of punishment.
In this 2-part episode Mark discusses love from God's perspective through the Ten Commandments.
Mark returns with his weekly "First Loved" podcast to discuss the "Synonym Antonym Mediation Exercise" taught at First Loved seminars and retreats, using 1 Corinthians 13 as an illustration.
In this concluding episode, Mark shares insights into "God's Extreme Makeover" in our lives. Mark's regular weekly podcasts will return next week!
Mark continues his multi-part message on "God's Extreme Makeover" in our lives, in part FIVE of this pre-recorded sermon series. Mark's regular weekly podcasts will return in two weeks.
Mark continues his insights into "God's Extreme Makeover" in our lives, in part four of this this pre-recorded sermon series. Mark's regular weekly podcasts will return soon.
In part three of this pre-recorded sermon series, Mark shares insights into "God's Extreme Makeover" in our lives. Mark's regular weekly podcasts will return soon.
Mark's second installment of his message "God's Extreme Makeover" from a pre-recorded sermon series. Mark will return with his usual weekly podcasts in September.
In this pre-recorded sermon series, Mark shares insights into "God's Extreme Makeover" in our lives. Mark's regular weekly podcasts will return in September.
Mark concludes this four-part series on hearing God today through Old Testament scriptures.
Part 3 of Mark Fee's podcast series on answering the question, "Can we hear God speak through the Old Testament to us today?" Mark points out connections between Old and New Testament texts, as well as specific connections to the Septuagint (Greek translation of the O.T.).
In part two of Mark's podcast series on hearing God in Old Testament scriptures, Mark discusses our citizenship in Christ and how that relates to our world today.
Mark begins a new podcast series to answer the question "How can we hear God speaking to us today through Old Testament scriptures where He spoke directly to Israel?"
Mark shares a personal experience of how the Lord spoke to him through His Word through someone else's writing, how we can confirm a prophetic word through the scriptures, and how God sees us as precious in His sight because of who we are to Him.
Mark concludes this five-part series on Jesus' reminder to "take heart . . . for I have overcome the world."
Mark continues his podcast series on Jesus' call to "take heart" by expounding on the three Gs that outline our purpose in this life: Growth, Gospel, and Glory.
Mark continues this multi-part podcast on Jesus' call to "take heart" in times of trouble.
In this follow-up to last week's podcast, Mark shares two recent personal stories related to Jesus reminding us that "in this life you will have trouble" but to "TAKE HEART!"
On this extended podcast, Mark shares some thoughts on Jesus' promises, particularly ones we might not "hang on our fridge" to remind us each day. But we should be reminded so that we "take heart."
This week Mark interviews First Loved Ministries' Executive Administrator Peter Vantine as they discuss how they started working together and the ways God has spoken to them through His Word.
This week Mark shares about God's amazing love for us, eloquently described in the song "My Love" by songwriting duo Jill & Kate (used by permission - THANK YOU Jill & Kate!) Visit jillandkate.com for more info.
Mark shares a personal testimony about his experience on Pentecost Sunday - "Invasion Day".
In this final installment on how God values us because we belong to Him, Mark shares a few entries from his personal journal and how an exercise with synonyms and antonyms can help us hear from God in a deeper and richer way.
Mark continues from last week, sharing his thoughts about how God values us simply because we belong to Him. This podcast is a bit longer than usual as Mark shares a personal story about his daughter.
Mark begins a multi-part message about our value to God simply because we belong to Him. An encouraging word for when we get caught up in trying to measure ourselves against someone else or a particular standard. God LOVES us. Period.
Jesus demonstrated the many ways He loved us through disadvantaging Himself. Mark shares some thoughts from his journal on this incredible gift from our Savior.
Mark shares about the unique approach First Loved Ministries takes to help people EXPERIENCE God's love through His Word. Be sure to listen through to the end...
Mark shares some impromptu insights on the scripture "Taste and see that the Lord is good" from Psalm 34.