The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

This blog could have been titled, “The Most Amazing Time of the Year,” or “The Most Astonishing Time of the Year.” The events that surround the Christmas story are indeed filled with wonder, amazement, and astonishment. The Christmas lights and decorations are wonderful. The gift giving can be wonderful, as can be the time spentContinue reading “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”

“All Men Are Created Equal”

Probably no time in our history as a nation has this thought reverberated and resonated more throughout society than it does today. In light of today’s social issues, whether race, sex, religion, or socio-economic status, the idea that “all people are equal” is constantly on our minds and in the media. In my previous blog,Continue reading ““All Men Are Created Equal””

Isaiah 58:1-12

Throughout the book, Isaiah oscillates between declarations of Israel’s sin and God’s impending deliverance. In chapter 58, it appears Isaiah is continuing this theme of oscillation. Verse 1 starts with a strong public declaration of Israel’s sin, “Shout loudly! Don’t be quiet! Yell as loudly as a trumpet! Confront my people with their rebellious deeds;Continue reading “Isaiah 58:1-12”