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Joy Comes In The Morning

Written by Dr. Mark Futato | Dec 7, 2004 6:00:00 AM
Life is a journey, full of smooth sailing and rocky roads. The Psalms are there for us as we experience life. They can clarify our thinking or release emotions from the deep well of the soul. Joy Comes in the Morning helps readers understand how to utilize the Psalms throughout life’s journey and introduces readers to the concept of genre. Joy Comes in the Morning is a unique combination of head and heart. It introduces readers to the importance of genre as an interpretive tool and demonstrates this for the three major genres in the Psalms. Interwoven with the author’s personal testimony, Joy Comes in the Morning also traces the author’s journey and shows how no matter life’s circumstances, joy comes in the morning.

Mark not only shares his knowledge with us but also his heart and life story.

Tremper Longman III, Robert H. Gundry Professor of Biblical Studies

This is a clear, deep, and personal introduction to the song book of Israel.

Dan Doriani, Vice President of Strategic Academic Projects and Professor of Theology and Ethics