Thirsty Thursday- Idol Hands Psalm 135
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Thirsty Thursday- Idol Hands Psalm 135

The idols of the nations are silver and gold, made by human hands. They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but cannot see. They have ears, but cannot hear, nor is there breath in their mouths. Those who make them will be like them, and so will all who trust in them. (Psalm 135:15-18) “Idol Hands” I remember my grandmother used to...

Thirsty Thursday- Night Shift Psalm 134
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Thirsty Thursday- Night Shift Psalm 134

Psalm 134 – A song of ascents Come, bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, who stand by night in the house of the Lord! Lift up your hands to the holy place, and bless the Lord. And may the Lord, maker of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion. “Night Shift” Being a pastor is a stressful job....

Thirsty Thursday- The Good (and Pleasant) Life Psalm 133
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Thirsty Thursday- The Good (and Pleasant) Life Psalm 133

A song of ascents. Of David. How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down on the collar of his robe. It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there...

Thirsty Thursday- Affliction and Self-Denial Psalm 132
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Thirsty Thursday- Affliction and Self-Denial Psalm 132

A song of ascents. Lord, remember David and all his self-denial. He swore an oath to the Lord, he made a vow to the Mighty One of Jacob: “I will not enter my house or go to my bed, I will allow no sleep to my eyes or slumber to my eyelids, till I find a place for the Lord, a dwelling for the...