hesed Archives - Shalom Snail

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

The Sabbath Was Made for Man

As Jesus was passing through a field of grain on the sabbath, his disciples began to make a path while picking the heads of grain. At

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November 26, 2022November 26, 2022

Give Thanks to the Lord, For He is Good!

The Steadfast Love of God

In the 106th Psalm, which recounts the national sins of Israel, the first line bursts into praise and thanksgiving for the hesed (steadfast love, mercy, goodness, and kindness) of God.… Read the rest

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GMC on Feast of Saint Mary MagdaleneJuly 22, 2023
Amen! May we hear the voice of the Lord calling our names!
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What a delightful journey of ascent and descent through the years, Ellen! May the Lord lift you up to his…
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In younger years I used walking stick to steady my steps on mountain hikes. Carved from cherry wood sanded smooth,…
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Thank you for your lovely poem, Liz! May divine mercy lift you up too!