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Logan Hamilton's avatar

A beautiful Advent reflection. Thanks for sharing, Dr. Allbaugh.

"May those who sow in tears

reap with shouts of joy.

Those who go out weeping,

bearing the seed for sowing,

shall come home with shouts of joy,

carrying their sheaves."

Psalm 126:5-6 (NRSVUE)

Thomas Allbaugh's avatar

Thanks, Logan, and a perfect passage from the Psalms to add here. Blessed Christmas to you.

Tim Riter's avatar

Tom, such a delighful piece, with some fine learning that evil and grief are not eternal. Thanks for sharing this.

Thomas Allbaugh's avatar

Again, thank you, Tim. I think this is what our faith offers most--that weeping may remain for a night. Evil is not there for the final say.