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#53 for January 22, 2019 Isaiah paints a picture of evil in chapter 59. Because people’s sins have cut them off from the Lord, God can’t answer their prayers with blessings. Isaiah says, “So justice is far from us, and righteousness … Continued
#51 for January 15, 2019 When I turned to God with a contrite heart and asked for forgiveness, God invited me to come and drink of the River of Life. “Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters,” (Isaiah 55:1-2). … Continued
#50 for January 10, 2019 The Bible says all people are welcome to bind themselves to the Lord, to obey God’s commands and choose what delights him. (Isaiah 56:3). Isaiah warned the leaders of his time that if they continued … Continued
The Deep Meaning of Christmas December 27,2018 What does Christmas mean to you? I mean, the deepest meaning? For me, it is this: “God took on flesh, born as a man, born to fulfill the heavenly plan. Jesus atoned … Continued
Blog #18 for August 30 I like to highlight parts of the Bible that are meaningful to me. In my RSV Bible, the entire chapter of Isaiah 12 is bright red with the note, “This is true for me now” dated … Continued
Post #10, July 31, 2018 The evangelical prophet, Isaiah, presents a vivid picture of God. Unlike King Ahaz, who refused to trust in God, Isaiah had surrendered himself to the love of God demonstrated in “God … Continued
Tune me up, Lord. Bring every part of my being into harmony with your heart and mind. Play your beautiful music through me to express your love, drawing others into your heart. May I, in tune with you, speak healing … Continued
Oh wow! that’s me! I thought, gripped by the Isaiah verse listed below. (This was in 1982). Satan had tricked me and I had fallen into an emotional pit which made a mess of my life. As I reread this verse and … Continued
Have you ever wondered how God determines righteousness? How much right living does it take to be considered righteous? In one verse, it says “Be holy, for I am holy,” (1 Peter 1:15-16, quoting Lev.11:44-45). Whoa! Who can be as … Continued
During a certain, long ago period in my life, I felt a cloud of despondency envelop me from day to day. Loss of loved ones, chronic illness, and a general feeling of failure kept me from enjoying life and feeling … Continued