Hallel is Hebrew for “praise.” The Hallel Psalms (113 to 118) (sometimes “the Lesser Hallel”) give praise to the God of gods. They have been at the center of Jewish praise and worship for over 3,000 years. (Note 1) Psalm 136, referred to as The...
Valentine’s Day is a time to show love and appreciation for that special someone. That in itself is a very good thing. But @whatnow2do we encourage you to ratchet up your Valentine’s Day observance. This is not just a day to send cards and flowers. This is a day...
Here the Psalmist praises God for being able to give thanks to Him (v. 1). He recognizes that doing so (like worship in general) is not a right but a privilege, granted not on the basis of the psalmist’s personal merit, but of God’s lovingkindness (Note 1) and...