"May God bless your from Zion, and may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life." Psalm 128:5 Often on the trail this past week I would stop and talk a minute with those who passed by. "Safe journey" would be the short blessing as we headed off in opposite directions to climb more rock outcroppings and search for toe holds while descending … [Read more...] about Psalm 128 (Psalms on the Trail)
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Psalm 67 (Psalms on the Trail)
May God give us blessing, and may all the ends of the earth stand in awe. Psalm 67:7 Reflection: Enough talking and writing! The psalms are supposed to be sung as well as prayed. The music of a group called the Sons of Korah traveled with me on the trail during times in the car. They have a project of setting psalms to music. Listen to them sing Psalm 67. (I … [Read more...] about Psalm 67 (Psalms on the Trail)
Psalm 39 (Psalms on the Trail)
"For I am your passing guest, an alien, like all my forebears." Psalm 39:12 The traditional meaning of a pilgrim is one who travels to a holy place, usually by walking. That means a pilgrim must travel light and carries only bare necessities, and, when that isn't enough, a pilgrim relies on the … [Read more...] about Psalm 39 (Psalms on the Trail)