In Isaiah 59, the LORD is proclaiming judgment on Israel for their wickedness. They have defiled the standards of God, the people are heaving up injustices, and even the priests who represent God to the people have been carried away into voluntary, continued sin. The...
Today I read through Isaiah 44-46 in my devotional study, and the LORD spends a good chunk of those passages explaining why the man-crafted idols are whack, why He Himself is great, and where Israel’s source of identity is found (spoiler alert, it’s found in being...
Hey friends, While the cross and the empty tomb are the foundational imagery of Easter weekend and of Christianity itself, we’re all familiar with Easter’s other seasonal icons. There’s Lillies, and pastels, fancy hats and dresses, bunnies and...
Whether or not you’re a fan of professional golf, The Masters marks the annual start of spring with its patrons, blossoming pink azaleas, and dulcet piano theme song. This year marked the remarkable return of Tiger Woods following a nearly fatal car accident 18...
Best day of the year? What a strange thing to say about Easter. Why is Easter important? What makes it so special? I guess I wanted to find out. These “Best Day of the Year” signs were held by the greeters at my home church on Easter 2019 when I walked in for the...