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First Verse, a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 65, part 2

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Jill English Johnston

To you, God, in Tziyon, silence is praise; and vows to you are to be fulfilled. Psalm 65:1, OJB The mention of a vow creates an interesting couplet to the verse. Praise. Vow fulfilled. Or as other translations put it, promises kept … Continue reading →

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First Verse, a journey through the Psalms: Psalm 65

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Jill English Johnston

God of Zion, to you even silence is praise. Psalm 65:1a, CEB Sometimes, after a very busy, people-filled time, when I’m driving in the car alone, I will turn off the radio, and let quiet fill the place. A few … Continue reading →

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The Sound of Silence

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Jill English Johnston

“Stand silent! Know that I am God!” Psalm 46:10a (TLB) The last strains of Silent Night fade away and the flickering flames of candles vanish one by one. Hesitant to break the hallowed moment, no one speaks as coats and … Continue reading →

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