When God Comes: What does Advent Mean?
There is a theme in scripture that we get to emphasize at this time of year. God has come! One of the truths underlined in the four gospels is that…
What is Worship in the Bible?
Worship was a big deal in the church I grew up in as a child. Our worship services were simple, not elaborate. There was no art on the walls, but…
Tehillah Psalm 145
“A prayer of praise (tehillah), of David. I exalt You, God the King, and I will bless Your name forever and always!
My mouth will speak the songs of praise (tehillim) of Yahweh, and all flesh will bless His holy name forever and ever.”
Psalm 145:1, 21
This prayer (Psalm 145) introduces and repeats the Hebrew word tehillah in its first and last verse. This word is not often used in the Bible, but it means “a prayer or song of praise”. It is also the Hebrew word used to name the entire book of Psalms, Tehillim.
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How to Pray Mark’s Amazing Gospel
Mark has written an amazing story about Jesus The story of Jesus is unique and attractive. For anyone who has only heard about Jesus from media or second-hand conversations in…