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Some years ago I had the privilege of serving as a Chaplain Resident on the Clinical Pastoral Education staff at the Miami-Dade Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. As part of our outreach, I was assigned, along with an associate … Continue reading →

TO GOD BE THE GLORY – The pilgrims did not arrive in the Holy City and stand in the holy sanctuary without having struggled to get there. Each one could tell a story about lengthy hot days and long cold … Continue reading →

LOVE THAT KNOWS NO BOUNDS – After the pilgrims gathered in the House of the LORD along with the priests and musicians, the congregation was now ready to worship Him for His love that brought them through many trials and … Continue reading →

So often when we are faced with the decision whether we should or should not do something; or, we consider canceling or postponing a decision; or, when we are pressured to respond to an opportunity or pass it by, most … Continue reading →

I grew up in a preacher’s home and my father always treated people of other races and colors with great dignity and respect. We didn’t hear racial slurs or derogatory terms used for people’s race or culture other than our … Continue reading →

IT’S GREAT BEING GRATEFUL – The pilgrims have arrived in the Holy City; they are standing on holy ground in the Temple court; the priests are ready to minister; let the praise and worship begin! So the compilers of the … Continue reading →

STANDING ON HOLY GROUND – Upon concluding the collection for the Song of Ascents, the compilers envisioned pilgrims finally reaching the Holy City where they were about to enjoy celebrating the feasts; also, the Levite choir that sang these songs … Continue reading →

IN TUNE WITH GOD – As the pilgrims drew nearer and nearer to their destination—the beautiful temple sitting high on Mt. Zion, the compilers of the Songs of Ascents wanted them to start feeling the excitement of soon being in … Continue reading →

KINGSHIP AND KINSHIP – As the compilers of the Psalter put this Song of Ascents section together, they also wanted the pilgrims to remember those who went before them that made this all possible; especially King David’s passion for reverencing … Continue reading →

ARE YOU BEING SUCCESSFUL OR SIGNIFICANT – Adding to their various themes in the Song of Ascents, the compilers of the Psalter now choose a psalm that addresses the motivations for pursuing objects of need or desire. Although it is … Continue reading →