Wednesday, October 2, 2024
“Arise, Jerusalem! Let your light shine for all to see. For the glory of the LORD rises to shine on you. Darkness as black as night covers all the nations of the earth, but the glory of the LORD rises and appears over you. All nations will come to your light; mighty kings will come… Read more
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Isaiah is split into two sections, with the first 40 chapters describing judgment. Isaiah speaks to the corruption and tries to get the people to understand the true nature of God. However, they continue to sin and live in a way that does not honor God. The last portion of Isaiah moves us from a… Read more
Monday, September 30, 2024
Singing in choir every Wednesday evening is a great midweek pick-me-up. St. Augustine is credited with saying, “To sing is to pray twice.” No surprise that an hour of singing/praying is just what my soul needs! One of my favorite choir songs is “This Is My Word,” based on Isaiah 55:10-12 –… Read more
Friday, September 27, 2024
Read Isaiah 52:13–53:12. This passage presents one of the most surprising images in all of Scripture. At the time Isaiah delivered this message, Israel was in a period of deep struggle. They had faced exile, seen their land ravaged, and were waiting for God to act in a way that… Read more