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Psalm 30

The text offers a dedication line that is to us rather mysterious, mentioning the dedication only of some “house.” However, given the dreadful context of the rest of the Psalm, associating it with 1 Chronicles 21 seems a good bet. … Continue reading

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Psalm 6

As always, Hebrew poetry beckons to a place above both emotions and mere intellect. Thus, it is not necessary to see in this penitent song a specific historical reference. It offers a broad and generic call to live in penitence. … Continue reading

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Zechariah 12

God is poised to make things happen which haven’t been seen in a very long time, and many things not yet seen before. If Judah will repent and obey the Covenant, she can expect a bonus, blossoming from such a … Continue reading

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Preaching Repentance

This is strictly about religion. That is, the earthly expression of higher concerns, and issues of how to organize the doing of those unspeakable divine imperatives. Claiming to be a Christian Mystic means nothing if I have no message. I … Continue reading

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Soul Seeds: Soul Seeds

Why did Jesus teach in parables? Even when it was easy enough to state things in more common terms, He insisted on using parables. His disciples were puzzled and oddly, in response to a parable about parables, asked why. “Behold, … Continue reading

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