“How shall we sing the Lord’s song in a foreign land?” Psalm 137:4 Written in the context of the Babylonian exile, Psalm 137 reflects the lament of the Israelites in Babylon. The Babylonians torment the people, asking them to sing “songs of Zion,” to which the people ask about singing Lord’s song in a foreign land. …
Book Review: My Soul Waits: Solace for the Lonely in the Psalms
Several years ago, while going through a painful period in my life, the book My Soul Waits: Solace for the Lonely in the Psalms by Marva Dawn brought me much comfort, and I have also recommended it to others, who have reported the same back to me. Marva Dawn is no stranger to suffering, living …
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Joshua Strickler 