Psalm 96

Psalm 96.

This is a “verb” passage. It implores us to sing. Not just sing, but sing a new song. To open up, to not be a follower, pre-molded; but to lift our own heart-voice to Him with words from deep within us.

To share our personal story, our personal LORD, with all the earth. We are asked to see and know Him. To set Him above the other objects  striving for our worship.

This is a fair and just LORD. He is not temporary or temperamental.

All His earth is called to not just praise Him, but … read the rest. . .

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What I Learned on Women’s Retreat [The Big Whammy!]

Some of you know I went away last weekend. I don’t go away that often so when I do, I try to make the most of it. My church is one of the larger churches in Southern California. It’s not a mega-church. But it’s big. And I love it.

I’ve been there since Dot was six months old. We took a brief hiatus when she was dating the son of the Pastor of another church, but ours still felt like home so we came back.

I’ve learned a lot through my church. I’ve been lucky enough to meet some wonderful, … read the rest. . .

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