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Advent 1 – Open
Advent 2017 Photo Challenge
Today is the first day of Advent. It is time to kick off my now annual tradition of the Photo-A-Day challenge. This year, I am using a list put out by the Methodist church. I will follow a mix of my standard ground rules with a little revision. The photo must be taken on the... Continue Reading →
Psalm 119: ת Taw
169 Let my cry for help reach you, Lord! Give me understanding, as you have promised. 170 Listen to my prayer, and save me according to your promise! 171 I will always praise you, because you teach me your laws. 172 I will sing about your law, because your commands are just. 173 Always be ready to help me, because... Continue Reading →
Psalm 119: ש Sin
161 Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word. 162 I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil. 163 I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love. 164 Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments. 165 Great peace have they... Continue Reading →
Psalm 119: ר Resh
153 Look at my suffering and rescue me. I have not forgotten your teachings. 154 Argue my case, and set me free. Let me live, as you promised. 155 The wicked have no hope of being saved, because they don’t follow your laws. 156 Lord, you are very kind. You always do what is right, so let me live.... Continue Reading →
Psalm 119: צ Tsadhe (b)
141 Though I am lowly and despised, I do not forget your precepts. 142 Your righteousness is everlasting and your law is true. 143 Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands give me delight. 144 Your statutes are always righteous; give me understanding that I may live. [NIV] Well, I managed to continue my Lenten... Continue Reading →
Psalm 119: צ Tsadhe(a)
137 You are right and you do right, God; your decisions are right on target. 138 You rightly instruct us in how to live ever faithful to you. 139 My rivals nearly did me in, they persistently ignored your commandments. 140 Your promise has been tested through and through, and I, your servant, love it... Continue Reading →
Psalm 119: פ Pe(b)
133 Set my steps in Your Word. Do not let sin rule over me. 134 Set me free from the power of man, and I will obey Your Law. 135 Make Your face shine upon Your servant and teach me Your Law. 136 Tears flow from my eyes because of those who do not keep Your Law. [New Life... Continue Reading →
Psalm 119: פ Pe(a)
129 Your teachings are wonderful; I obey them with all my heart. 130 The explanation of your teachings gives light and brings wisdom to the ignorant. 131 In my desire for your commands I pant with open mouth. 132 Turn to me and have mercy on me as you do on all those who love you. The second... Continue Reading →
Psalm 119: ע Ayin(b)
125 I am your servant. Give me wisdom so I can understand your rules. 126 Lord, it is time for you to do something, because people have disobeyed your teachings. 127 I love your commands more than the purest gold. 128 I respect all your orders, so I hate lying ways. [New Century Vision] I cannot grab a... Continue Reading →