L ong before we bloggers celebrated our first 100 posts, the psalmists provided us with theirs. In recognition of my 100th, let's celebrate by looking at the Bible's "Post #100" (a.k.a., Psalm 100, A Psalm for Thanksgiving or Thank Offering): Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Surprisingly, there is no direct Hebrew translation for the English word 'joyful' as used in this verse in the King James Version. That leaves things a bit open to interpretation. My study Bible (NASB) says 'joyful' is "a shout of loyalty and homage." The dictionary defines 'joy' with the word rejoicing, meaning "to be made glad again." 'Noise,' however, does come with a Hebrew equivalent, meaning "to split the ears with sound," as in to shout, shout for joy. Lands implies all the earth, the nations, the world. We, those of all nations, are to present to the Lord, out of our loyalty and homage to Him, joyful shouts that
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Now I feel badly, because I am not a Matt fan! I was mad that they saved him. Sorry! I think either Matt or Allison will go home this week. I really like Allison and think she is extremely talented for her age, but I don't think the fans like her as much. I think this week is going to be hard for her. We'll see!
Blessings to you my bloggy friend!
I enjoyed reading your blog today ....
I am making so many new friends in the blog world.
Hope you will stop by and sign up for my give away on Thurs....
AI was good tonight. They all did a great job. Based on past weeks, I think bottom 2 will be Matt & Allison. I don't know WHO will go??
So Simon might be playing games? I hadn't heard that about last year. I personally thought that Kris didn't do very well tonight.
Sorry about Matt tonight. Keep wearing the hat!
Okay, the moment is over. Go Danny! Go Kris! Go Adam!
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