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Psalm 1 — Traditional (pastoral)

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In Psalm 1, the ancient gospel meets today’s anxieties with steady mercy—today, not someday.

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Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 — Progressive/Social Justice (pastoral)

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Psalm 1 — Traditional (pastoral)

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