Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?" Then I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 Again, Isaiah responds appropriately to God. Previously confronted with his sinfulness in the face of the Holy God, now Isaiah is given a call to action. … Continue reading Isaiah’s Call: Isaiah 6, Part 5
Isaiah’s Cleansing: Isaiah 6, Part 4
6 Then one of the seraphim flew to me with a burning coal in his hand, which he had taken from the altar with tongs. 7 He touched my mouth with it and said, "Behold, this has touched your lips ; and your iniquity is taken away and your sin is forgiven." The previous verses … Continue reading Isaiah’s Cleansing: Isaiah 6, Part 4
Isaiah’s Confession: Isaiah 6 Part 3
5 Then I said, "Woe is me, for I am ruined! Because I am a man of unclean lips, And I live among a people of unclean lips; For my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts." What is Isaiah’s reaction to this awesome sight of the King seated in His glory on … Continue reading Isaiah’s Confession: Isaiah 6 Part 3
A Heavenly Confrontation with God’s Glory: Isaiah 6 Part 2
1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2 Above him were seraphs, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were … Continue reading A Heavenly Confrontation with God’s Glory: Isaiah 6 Part 2
Troubling Times: Isaiah 6 part 1
In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of his robe filled the temple.[1] Isaiah 6:1 (ESV) Any glance at network news reveals the tempest of troubles in today’s world. In nature we see earthquakes, drought, floods, tsunamis, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, … Continue reading Troubling Times: Isaiah 6 part 1
Water relieves a dry spell
For the month of July, Seattle had no measurable precipitation. Even when the weather is gorgeous, we still need moisture, whether from rain or irrigation. If not, the grass dries out, the burn ban is on. When the moisture level in the forest is low and lightning strikes, fires start. So every evening, my brother … Continue reading Water relieves a dry spell
He makes me lie down in green pastures . . .
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Psalm 23:1-3 (NIV) On Wednesday as I was walking to the training session for our … Continue reading He makes me lie down in green pastures . . .
You Must Be the Change
At Colorado State University is a sign with a quote from Mohandas "Mahatma" Gandhi: We all want to see changes in the world, and Gandhi is correct when he notes that such change stems from transformation within individuals. But he needs to take two steps backward. First, what changes do we really want to see? … Continue reading You Must Be the Change
You know you’ve lived in Florida too long when . . .
Sunday morning I left for Cru staff training in Colorado. The shuttle to the airport went smoothly, as did check in. I got in the security line and spotted a sign with the checklist to prepare for the scanners: All liquids, not larger than 3 oz. size, in a 1 quart bag – check Electronics … Continue reading You know you’ve lived in Florida too long when . . .
Christmas in August
It is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas, when its mighty Founder was a child Himself. Charles Dickens Last night I spoke on the phone with my niece Cynthia. I chuckled when she told me that her middle son, Garrett, wanted to celebrate his birthday (August 4) like his favorite … Continue reading Christmas in August
Lines from Lynn 