Category: Faith and Spirituality

Sing, make noise, and be thankful!

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A Psalm for giving thanks.

His Steadfast Love Endures Forever

Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth!

Serve the LORD with gladness!

Come into his presence with singing!

 Know that the LORD, he is God!

It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and  the sheep of his pasture.

Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise!

Give thanks to him; bless his name!

For the LORD is good,his steadfast love endures forever,

and his  faithfulness to all generations.

Psalm 100, English Standard Version (ESV) 

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

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photo of Sainte Anne’s Catholic Church on Mackinac Island, Michigan by Dr. Aletha

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A Cathedral and Psalm 59

The post reflects on Psalm 59, expressing themes of strength and refuge in God. It highlights St. Nicholas Cathedral in Nice, an important site for the Russian Orthodox community, and conveys a personal appreciation for photographing churches.

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St. Nicholas Cathedral in Nice, France photo by Ryan Oglesby

Psalm 59 New International Version (NIV)

16 But I will sing of your strength,
    in the morning I will sing of your love;

 

for you are my fortress,
    my refuge in times of trouble.

7 You are my strength, I sing praise to you;

    you, God, are my fortress,
    my God on whom I can rely.

 

 Saint-Nicolas Russian Orthodox Cathedral

The most important orthodox cathedral outside Russia, this is a beautifully ornate building. It was built to serve the large Russian community that had settled in Nice.

When I travel I love taking photos of churches, large and small, ornate and simple. And I like to imagine what the people who worship there are like, their hopes, dreams, and challenges. I am glad my son let me share his photo.

I took the cover photo for this post. It is the Kawaiaha’o Church in Hawaii

 

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