27. "I will praise you, O Lord, with all my heart; before the 'gods' I will sing your praise. I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your love and your faithfulness, for ...

Psalms 113-118 comprise what are known as the “Hallel Psalms.” The word "Hallel" simply means “to praise.” This group of Psalms were sung during Passover, reflecting back to the Lord's deliverance of ...

What a gift to receive a heap of books on the Psalms in this time when it’s hard to know how to pray. They arrived in the mail just before the pandemic and the world’s shock at American policing ...

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As Christians, we can be thankful no matter what is happening in life, because of God’s presence in our lives! And one big ...

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Bible Verses For Thanksgiving are a timeless source of encouragement, reflection, and spiritual nourishment. As we pause to reflect on God’s goodness, these scriptures inspire a heart of gratitude, ...

In times of peril, writes a Jewish studies scholar, Jews must learn to hope in a minor key. This story was originally published on My Jewish Learning. (JTA) — On Saturday morning, most of the ...

What is your favorite praise song? There are so many great ones to choose from. Some of my contemporary favorites include: “Mighty to Save,” “How Great is Our God,” “Blessed Be Your Name,” “Here I Am ...

Go into New Year's Eve feeling hopeful and blessed by reading these New Year's bible verses. Just one read through these will ...