I recently encouraged people to read Isaiah 59:9-15. Admittedly, they are not upbeat verses. In this section, Isaiah laments over Israel. You won’t need the the prophetic gifts of Daniel to see their application for our day. “Therefore justice is…
The Audacity of “Vanity Fair”
Audacity: “aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery,” “insolent boldness” *********************** You probably know that Vanity Fair is a popular magazine. Go into a Barnes and Noble and its glossy cover vies for your attention somewhere near the cash register. But, do…
It’s Okay to Want Fulfillment
Randy Alcorn: We must realize, once and for all, that wanting to fulfill our ultimate desires and seeking the rewards God offers us are not anti-Christian. What is anti-Christian is the self-centeredness that’s unconcerned about God and our neighbor, and…