The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for he founded it on the seas and established it upon the waters. Who may ascend the hill of the LORD ? Who may stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false. He will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from God his savior. Psalm 24:1-5Many people who live in Vancouver, B.C. constantly complain about the rain, but what they don't realize is that the streets and sidewalks are about the cleanest in the world because of the automated washing it gets on a regular basis. It's clean not because of machines or street cleaners...

Likewise, clean hands are found on those who turn to the Lord who graciously cleanses us; not because of what we have done.