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To say that many people are going through a difficult time in their lives right now seems like quite an understatement. With illness, economic strain, job loss, changing work conditions, and even death striking those we know, we understand that the world currently is in turmoil. For many young adults, this is the worst situationContinue reading “October 12: Isaiah 41-42; 1 Thessalonians 1”

Almost every singer in the English-speaking world, Christian or not, ends up singing at least parts of Handel’s great oratorio Messiah. It is considered one of the great masterpieces of choral literature. When I was in college, part of my curriculum for my voice lessons was learning every bass recitative and aria from Messiah. IContinue reading “October 11: Isaiah 39-40; Colossians 4”

In our world today, it generally seems like everyone is willing to scrape the bottom of the ethical barrel when they make decisions about their lives. People want what looks like it will entertain, promote, enrich, or satisfy their own desires with little concern for others and no concern for the greater good. Our politicsContinue reading “October 10: Isaiah 37-38; Colossians 3”

When people go through challenging times in their lives, they often react to the situation as if it were the first time they or anyone else had ever been in trouble. This happens with nations as well; a time of crisis isn’t just seen as a difficulty to be overcome but a historically bad timeContinue reading “October 9: Isaiah 34-36; Colossians 2”

Even in our culture today, many people are willing to accept that Jesus was a special person in history. Those from other religions might consider Him a prophet who was close to God. Those who are non-religious may think of Him as a great human teacher who points us toward what is right. Even atheists,Continue reading “October 8: Isaiah 32-33; Colossians 1”

Philippians 4 is a chapter rich in practical advice for Christian living. Paul addresses the church at Philippi in their historical and cultural context, but we can see so much in this chapter that reminds us of our own social setting. The members of the church were going through a number of crises and neededContinue reading “October 7: Isaiah 20-21; Philippians 4”

You’ve probably not only heard but used the phrase “talk is cheap.” It’s a reply you make to someone who makes boasts or promises that you know they aren’t going to keep. Anybody can say what they think people want to hear, even if they have no intention of following through and actually doing whatContinue reading “October 6: Isaiah 28-29; Philippians 3”

In our society currently people are insistent that they ought to be able to do what they want to do. Many bristle at laws or policies that restrict or direct certain behaviors, wanting to do their own thing without worrying about others. Whether it is wearing a mask to prevent the spread of disease, votingContinue reading “October 6: Isaiah 26-27; Philippians 2”

To say that the world seems crazy right now would probably be an understatement. The year 2020 is going to become a legend for those who get through it to pass on to their children. While it may not be a Great Depression, World War, or Summer of Love, there have been enough events occurringContinue reading “October 4: Isaiah 23-25; Philippians 1”

Spiritual warfare is real, but it is not nearly as mystical or mysterious as it is often portrayed. You can find many books on spiritual warfare that go into detail on various levels of demonic hierarchy, techniques for resisting the devil and his minions, and the spiritual tools you need to be a true spiritualContinue reading “October 3: Isaiah 20-21; Ephesians 6”