Monthly Archives: April 2010

Chapter-a-Day Isaiah 32

Posted on April 30, 2010 by

Yes, weep and grieve until the Spirit is poured down on us from above…. Isaiah 32:15a (MSG) There are no shortcuts through grief. There are only side roads which, deceptively, exit and escape grief's path for a time but which never take you … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Isaiah 31

Posted on April 29, 2010 by

Repent, return, dear Israel, to the One you so cruelly abandoned. On the day you return, you'll throw away—at every last one of you—the no-gods your sinful hands made from metal and wood.  Isaiah 31:6-7 (MSG) Growing up, there was … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Isaiah 30

Posted on April 28, 2010 by

God, the Master, The Holy of Israel, has this solemn counsel: "Your salvation requires you to turn back to me and stop your silly efforts to save yourselves. Your strength will come from settling down in complete dependence on me—The very thing you've been … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Isaiah 29

Posted on April 27, 2010 by

The Master said: "These people make a big show of saying the right thing, but their hearts aren't in it. Because they act like they're worshiping me but don't mean it…. Isaiah 29:13 (MSG) Sometimes, I step back and try to see … Continue reading →

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Crazy

Posted on April 26, 2010 by

That's the way I'd describe the past few weeks. The play consumed every available hour for a couple of weeks, then the day after the show closed, it was off to Texas on business for three days. I arrived home … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Isaiah 28

Posted on April 26, 2010 by

And at the harvest, the delicate herbs and spices, the dill and cumin, are treated delicately. On t he other hand, wheat is threshed and milled, but still not endlessly. The farmer knows how to treat each kind of grain. Isaiah 28:27-28 … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Isaiah 27

Posted on April 22, 2010 by

"At that same time, a fine vineyard will appear. There's something to sing about! I, God, tend it. I keep it well-watered. I keep careful watch over it so that no one can damage it. I'm not angry. I care. Even if it … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Isaiah 26

Posted on April 21, 2010 by

God, order a peaceful and whole life for us because everything we've done, you've done for us. Isaiah 26:12 (MSG) I spent a good part of my day yesterday listening to a person share their life story. I'm often astonished at what … Continue reading →

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KOLD Radio is Off the Air

Posted on April 20, 2010 by

It was great to have a lot of family come to see KOLD Radio, Whitefish Bay this past weekend (thanks to Madison for taking lots of pictures for us!). Thanks to everyone who came to the show (and to Uncle … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Isaiah 25

Posted on April 20, 2010 by

"And here on this mountain, God will banish the pall of doom hanging over all peoples, The shadow of doom darkening all nations. Yes, he'll banish death forever." Isaiah 25:7 (MSG) Flying through Denver International airport last night, I sat and had … Continue reading →

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