“Hath a nation changed their gods, which are yet no gods? but my people have changed their glory for that which doth not profit. Be astonished, O ye heavens, at this, and be horribly afraid, be ye very desolate, saith the LORD. For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me the fountainContinue reading “Joyless Pursuits”
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Beautiful Feet
“How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, ‘Your God reigns.’” (Isaiah 52:7, ESV) I remember a missionary to Indonesia named John Wilson who had the opportunity to take the gospel to anContinue reading “Beautiful Feet”
The Way of Holiness
8And a highway shall be there, and it shall be called the Way of Holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it. It shall belong to those who walk on the way; even if they are fools, they shall not go astray. 9No lion shall be there, nor shall any ravenous beast come up onContinue reading “The Way of Holiness”
The Day of Righteous Governance
“Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule in justice.” (Isaiah 32:1, ESV) Some years ago, a Gallup poll rated various professions concerning honesty and ethics. The results should come as no surprise. People rated our elected officials at the bottom of the list in the area of honesty and ethics. Governors,Continue reading “The Day of Righteous Governance”
Thy Kingdom Come (Isaiah 11:1-10)
“There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit.” (Isaiah 11:1, ESV) When we speak of the Kingdom of God or the Kingdom of heaven, we think of many things. In fact, these terms carry with them a broad spectrum of present and futureContinue reading “Thy Kingdom Come (Isaiah 11:1-10)”
Renewing the Heart 