Several years ago, I had the joying of traveling to Ottawa to tell the Christmas story at a Christian Embassy banquet for government leaders–MPs, Senators and ambassadors. The challenge was the time limit: three minutes. Having a three minute time limit…
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Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 62)
In light of the glorious vision for Israel’s future (61-62), Isaiah is moved to proclaim, pray, and prepare; he joyfully proclaims the good news of God’s coming salvation to Zion (1-5), he enlists watchmen to continually pray until God fulfills…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 61)
Echoing the words of hope and restoration found in the previous chapter, Isaiah 61 begins with a proclamation of God’s favour on His people. The one pronouncing these joyous words to Zion is identified as one endowed with and empowered…
Praise and Prayer Update (November 24, 2023)
Last week I asked you to pray with us about a number of speaking opportunities that were happening this week. I also asked you to pray for a trip we hoped to make to see our newest grandson (near Boston).…
Bob Dylan, Paul Anka and the Apostle Paul
Recently I preached a message from Romans 6:15-23 that began with a reference to a Bob Dylan song and a Paul Anka song. If you are a fan of Bob Dylan's music, you've probably heard his song, Gotta Serve Somebody…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 60)
Because the “Redeemer will come to Zion” (59:20), Jerusalem has a bright future. Chapter 60 gives an extended celebration of the shining future that awaits “the City of the Lord, the Zion of the Holy One of Israel (14). Here…
Praise and Prayer Update (November 17, 2023)
We are heading down the home stretch of the semester at Heritage College and Seminary. Both Linda and I are grateful to the Lord for the way He's allowed us to invest in the lives of students through teaching our…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 59)
If the glorious vision of renewal and rebuilding pictured at the end of Isaiah 58 is not taking place, the hold-up is not on the Lord’s side. The opening lines of chapter 59 make that clear: “Behold, the Lord’s hand…
Is Anyone Listening?
Just because we are talking doesn't mean anyone is listening. That's the harsh reality that faces all of us who preach or teach God's Word. So how can preachers and teachers do a better job of helping their listeners stay…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 58)
As He does in chapter 40, the Lord calls Isaiah to “Cry aloud” (1; 40:6). In order to get Israel’s attention, the Lord directs Isaiah to “cry aloud” (literally “cry from the throat”), to “lift up” his voice, and not…
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