Interview: Rabbi Harold Kushner reflects on the meaning of the 23rd PsalmJACKI LYDEN
The 23rd Psalm: An Exposition on Its Meaning and Prophecies The article analyzes the meaning and prophecies of the 23rd Psalm, the great hymn that shows the faithfulness of God. It uses a different approach that stimulates believers to continue reading the scripture and unleash the truth behind ...
David in "the pearl of the psalms," "has dried many tears and supplied the mound into which many hearts have poured their peaceful faith" (Spurgeon and Maclaren). In Psalm 23 there is an absence of all doubt, misgiving, fear and apprehension because David has come to know the Good Sheph...
Understanding the deep meaning of the Second Amendment is critical to understanding American gun culture. The centrality of the Second Amendment in American culture can be better understood through the intersection of American nationalism with Protestant Christianity. This paper argues that the National Ri...
The psalm is part of the Book of Psalms, a collection of songs and prayers used in both personal devotion and public worship in ancient Israel. The LORD is my shepherd;The term "LORD" refers to Yahweh, the covenant name of God, emphasizing His personal relationship with His people. The ...
is to love – love is what gives meaning to life. And so it doesn’t really make any sense for me to be angry about anger, or to be unkind in the name of kindness, or to feel hate about those who hate – because anger, hate, and unkindness defeat the whole purpose of it all....
(2) But here in Psalm 121, we certainly have the meaning of shadow/shade as something protective. I included in the first post an image of Robert Zund’s painting, “Road to Emmaus.” The painting is well known and perhaps too sentimental, but I enjoy it because of the protective and...
If we understand its historical and literary context within the book of Jeremiah, however, we may discover that it takes on a deeper meaning — one that's more relevant and even more powerful for our lives. Having a full understanding of the context of Jeremiah 29:11 will help us avoid...
Define Responsorial Psalm. Responsorial Psalm synonyms, Responsorial Psalm pronunciation, Responsorial Psalm translation, English dictionary definition of Responsorial Psalm. n. 1. A sacred song; a hymn. 2. Psalms See Table at Bible. tr.v. psalmed , psal
My ponderings most often occur on paper. Sometimes I journal through the meaning of a passage; other times I might compose a prayer in response to what I’ve read. Writing slows and augments my thinking. As I record impressions and prayers, new discoveries have a chance to surface, truths...