“Praise the Lord! O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.”
- Psalm 106:1 This line of scripture has been internalized for me by influence of my wife’s family. It’s recited as part of their family prayers before every meal. The inspiration is partially drawn from the Lutheran Book of Concord – though this line is often repeated in scripture. One example is in II Chronicles 5:13 (and later in 7:3 and 7:6), where portions of it were sung as a chorus at the dedication of new Jerusalem temple in 958 BC. Then as now, it reflects a view of God and life that is hopeful in a countercultural way. Think about each part of it…
That temple was beautiful in its day, but its long gone. It was destroyed twice – first by the Babylonians (coming out of modern-day Iraq) in 587 BC, and then by the Romans for the final time in 70 AD. It has never been rebuilt. Buildings come and go, as do people and trends and troubles. Lots of things change in this world, but God’s love is constant and perpetual. This is the anchor of our hope. God bless you, Pastor Andrew McHenry First Congregational Church Trinity Presbyterian Church
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Andrew McHenryI am a husband, a Congregational pastor, and a native Kansan currently living in Thermalito, California. In the past I have also been a prison chaplain and a youth pastor. Interests include reading, railroads, prog rock, KU, and the KC Royals. Archives
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