Meanwhile, Psalm 139 was establishing itself in a very different context. Initially, gay Christians looked to Bible verses privately, a kind of scriptural “sanctuary, a safe space,” Voelkel said.

For full-text access to all articles, subscribe to the Century. 1. I once heard someone refer to Psalm 139 as “the stalker psalm,” perhaps in an effort to shock us out of the sentimentality this psalm ...

The idea for the boutique has its roots in the book of Psalms, chapter 139, which Cathy says, "celebrates the uniqueness and worth of every individual." Verses 13 through 15 of Psalm 139 read ...