IIWAC: Psalm 51

For the director of music. A psalm of David. When the prophet Nathan came to him after David had committed adultery with Bathsheba. 1 Have mercy on me, O God,     according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion     blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash away all my iniquity     and cleanse…

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TMH Chapter 54: Cards

I have never ever felt like I’ve been any good at writing the middle of cards, birthdays, Christmas, or otherwise.  It’s not that I don’t like the people.  It’s not that I don’t care.  I just find it hard to adequately explain the meaning of the person in five inches…

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IIWAC: Psalm 50

A psalm of Asaph. David didn’t write this one. 1 The Mighty One, God, the Lord,     speaks and summons the earth     from the rising of the sun to where it sets. 2 From Zion, perfect in beauty,     God shines forth. 3 Our God comes     and will not be silent; a fire devours before…

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IIWAC: Psalm 47-49

Clap your hands, all you nations;     shout to God with cries of joy. Keep it fun. 2 For the Lord Most High is awesome,     the great King over all the earth. 3 He subdued nations under us,     peoples under our feet. 4 He chose our inheritance for us,     the pride of Jacob, whom…

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IIWAC: Psalm 46

For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. According to alamoth.[b] A song. 1 God is our refuge and strength,     an ever-present help in trouble. All day every day. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way     and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,…

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