Psalms in Book 5 affirm that God does answer prayer, God's promises are valid and they include a long love song for God's laws. The final 5 Psalms are songs of praise believed to have been written to be sung at the dedication of the second temple. Three of the final five psalms, Psalms 146, …
Psalm 147: God is at work
God gives us communities, and ideally, everybody is either doing the work of God and/or being helped. Yes, everybody.
Psalm 146: Get un-bent
If you let it, the Bible can be subversive. Especially if you are open to the Holy Spirit leading you. Sometimes, when you have expectations of where you think the Bible is going, the Bible seems to subvert itself.
Psalm 137: Hope Amidst Harrowing Memory
Psalm 137 is different; it reflects on remembered history. While the tragic events of the murder of Jewish and Babylonian babies, and the joy of their murderers, may not be explicitly mentioned in the Bible, it seems highly likely that these events are remembered by the returnees. The enduring power of memory, even of distressing events, serves as a guiding light of hope for the future.
A Voice for Autism Support and Mental Health
Last Thursday, the National Autistic Society (NAS) emailed about improving mental health support for autistic individuals. They say they will "work with this parliament to strengthen the Mental Health Bill before it is passed into law to make sure we have better mental health and social services in the community to prevent autistic people from …
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Psalm 136: Everlasting Love
Psalms in Book 5 affirm that God does answer prayer, God's promises are valid and they include a long love song for God's laws. The Great Hallel is a name given to Psalm 136, but sometimes extended to include Psalms 135 and 137. These three songs link the songs of ascents (songs to be sung …
Psalm 135: Its Community Message and Timeless Relevance
Psalms in Book 5 affirm that God does answer prayer, God's promises are valid, and they include a long love song for God's laws. The Great Hallel is a name given to Psalm 136, but sometimes extended to include Psalms 135 and 137. These three songs link the songs of ascents (songs to be sung …
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Psalm 118, the song Jesus sang
Psalms in Book 5 affirm that God does answer prayer, God's promises are valid and it includes a long love song for God's laws. 113-118 are called the Hallel or Egyptian Hallel and come between the acrostic songs of 112,113 & 119. In modern Jewish life, Psalms 113 and 114 are sung before the passover …
Psalm 117: The Eternal Praise for All Peoples
This short song, only four lines long, is the shortest of the psalms and also the shortest chapter in the Bible. Psalms in Book 5 affirm that God does answer prayer, God's promises are valid and it includes a long love song for God's laws. 113-118 are called the Hallel or Egyptian Hallel and come …
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Psalm 116: Exploring God’s Perspective on Life and Death
Psalms in Book 5 affirm that God does answer prayer, God's promises are valid and it includes a long love song for God's laws. 113-118 are called the Hallel or Egyptian Hallel and come between the acrostic songs of 112,113 & 119. In modern Jewish life, Psalms 113 and 114 are sung before the passover …
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Making an ass of myself 