I was talking with someone the other day and the topic of extended periods of time between contact was brought up. It had been a while since this group had chatted together. So I said, "Well, life is one exciting event after another." And this is pretty true. Sometimes these exciting events are actually somewhat …
Tag: psalms
Why Greek in a Latin Mass?
If one were to read through the Bible, one would find the phrase "have mercy on" quite frequently, especially in the Psalms and Gospels. Possibly the most recognizable verse is from Psalm 51, the psalm in which David repents of his sins of adultery and murder. David says, Have mercy on me, O God, according …
Have Mercy on Me, O God
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out all my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. ~ Psalm 51:1-2 ~ Have mercy on me. The phrase "have mercy on" is repeated a couple dozen times in Scripture, from Exodus …
Wonderful Grace of Jesus
Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. ~ Psalm 119:18 ~ Oh that my ways would follow the path of life. Would we say that God's Word is good? Of course. Would we not also be like the young man who went to Jesus and called Him "good"? God's Word …
How Can We Keep Our Way Pure?
Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees! Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands. ~ Psalm 119: 5-6 ~ When I consider all your commands: Do not lie, do not steal, do not commit adultery, do not bear false witness, honor your father and mother, …
Madelyn Rose Craig 