Category: Isaiah

Seek First Project: Tender Shoot, Fear Not (Day 38)

That is why their people have so little power and are so frightened and confused. They are as weak as grass, as easily trampled as tender green shoots. They are like grass sprouting on a housetop, scorched before… Read More

Seek First Project: I Have the Power (Day 35)

He gives power to the weak     and strength to the powerless. – Isaiah 40:29 When I was growing up, I loved to watch a cartoon about Shera, Princess of Power! She would hold her sword up high and… Read More

Seek First Project: The One Who Comforts Me (Day 31)

“I, yes I, am the one who comforts you.     So why are you afraid of mere humans,     who wither like the grass and disappear? Yet you have forgotten the Lord, your Creator,     the one who stretched out the… Read More

Seek First Project: The Victorious Right Hand (Day 7)

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Seek First Project: A Place of Quiet Rest (Day 5)

 God has told his people, “Here is a place of rest; let the weary rest here. This is a place of quiet rest.” But they would not listen. – Isaiah 28:12 We don’t listen, do we? At least,… Read More

How Jesus is Our Sam

At my first defense no one supported me, but all deserted me; may it not be counted against them. But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that through me the proclamation might be fully accomplished,… Read More

Be Fully His

When he sees all that is accomplished by his anguish, he will be satisfied. And because of his experience, my righteous servant will make it possible for many to be counted righteous, for he will bear all their… Read More

But My Story Isn’t Shiny…

Sometimes it feels like we should keep silent… those of us whose stories aren’t flowery and full of rainbows. Those of us who needed Jesus with a desperation that most will never know. Those of us whose struggles… Read More

More Ahh for Your Ugh

No wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice. My body rests in safety. – Psalm 16:9 This is the time of year, isn’t it, when we feel the tired a little more than we normally would. The… Read More

Sunday Scripture: 11/6/16

Who among you fears the Lord and obeys his servant? If you are walking in darkness, without a ray of light, trust in the Lord and rely on your God.  – Isaiah 50:10 If you have been helped… Read More