God is in Control

A couple thousand years ago the prophet Isaiah had a message for Cyrus, the King of Persia. God had a plan for his people and Cyrus was going to be part of making it happen, whether he wanted to or not.  “For the sake of Jacob my servant, of Israel my chosen, I summon you … Continue reading God is in Control

“For the sake of Jacob my servant, of Israel my chosen, I summon you by name and bestow on you a title of honor, though you do not acknowledge me. I am the Lord, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God. I will strengthen you, though you have not acknowledged … Continue reading

How to get into the Bible

The Bible is a big book. But it is without a doubt the best book ever written.  No matter how many times I've read a particular passage, it never fails to provide fresh insight. And I never fail to discover something new in the worn out pages of my Bible.  For the word of God … Continue reading How to get into the Bible

Fresh Start

At dawn [Jesus] appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before the group and said to Jesus, “Teacher, this woman was caught in … Continue reading Fresh Start

Here I am. Send me!

In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple. Above him were seraphim, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. And … Continue reading Here I am. Send me!