Babylon is Fallen The link between poetry and song is strong; both lend themselves to the other.  Take, for instance, this traditional poem, which has been song in various dialects and languages aroun...  Read More

Judgement Comes This week, Don will cover Isaiah 21:1-27:13.  You can read the text HERE. Take some time to read and reflect on the questions below from RightNow Media. Ask God for His wisdom and insi...  Read More

The Fall of Babylon Sometimes when I am not feeling well, it’s easy for me to imagine that I will always feel poorly (as my grandmother might say).  Conversely, when I feel well, it’s easy for me to f...  Read More

“Then they shall be dismayed and ashamed because of Cush their hope and of Egypt their boast.  And the inhabitants of this coastland will say in that day, ‘Behold, this is what has happened to those i...  Read More

Who Am I? “Whom have I in heaven but you and having you I desire nothing upon earth” Psalm 73.Where is our identity linked?  Our bank accounts, our health, our health insurance, our families, our job...  Read More

Yet Not I, But Through Christ in Me In preparation for worship on Sunday, enjoy praying through the lyrics of this song. I believe in God, the Father Almighty,maker of heaven and earth;And in Jesus Ch...  Read More

Weekly Examen The Examen is a centuries-old practice in the church that invites us to prayerfully reflect on our days in the presence of God.EXAMENPrayerfully reflect on your days in the presence of G...  Read More

The Second Coming This poem by W.B. Yeats is one of my favorites; I love the language, the imagery, and the allusions.  That said, it is an often-misunderstood poem; The Second Coming, from the title ...  Read More

Righteousness This Sunday, Don will preach on Isaiah 15:1–20:6, emphasizing the difference between success and righteousness. In preparation for the sermon, you may read the text HERE.  Before you beg...  Read More

The Character of God Last week, I asked you to look at what the Lord was doing in chapters 13 & 14 of Isaiah.  This week, I’d like for us to look at the character of God in these chapters; if you only...  Read More

You said in your heart,     I will ascend to heaven;Above the stars of God     I will set my throne on high;I will set on the mount of assembly     In the far reaches of the north;I will ascend above ...  Read More

Darkness and Light The book of Isaiah covers a good bit of darkness and destruction.  It can be overwhelming and, quite frankly, depressing sometimes.  Just like looking at the news or feasting on soc...  Read More