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And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, (Isaiah 9:6) There can be a lot in a name. My name is Michael, which means, “Who is like God?” I like that—it’s a constant reminder of the answer…Nobody. When I begin to … Continue reading
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…and the government will be on his shoulders. (Isaiah 9:6) Here’s the thing with governments—they’re generally made up of people. And, well, I hate to tell you this, but people tend toward selfishness and greed. I just heard a bubble … Continue reading
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given… (Isaiah 9:6) I don’t know if there is anything more exciting than the birth of a baby. The feeling of joy, of life, that you get … Continue reading
Places One-a-Day Thursday 12/17/20 Oh, Yeah, life goes on Long after the thrill of living is gone… A singularly depressing and unwholesome song, yet possessing a kernel of truth. I’ve rambled on before about how theater is kind of a … Continue reading
In your good pleasure make Zion prosper; build up the walls of Jerusalem. Then there will be righteous sacrifices, whole burnt offerings to delight you; then bulls will be offered on your altar (Psalm 51:18-19). David concludes this very personal … Continue reading
You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise (Psalm 51:16-17). … Continue reading
Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will turn back to you. Save me from blood guilt, O God, the God who saves me, and my tongue will sing of your righteousness. O Lord, open my lips, and … Continue reading
Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me (Psalm 51:12). Boy, that David. It’s all gimme, gimme, gimme with him, isn’t it? Forgive my sins! Cleanse me with hyssop! Create in … Continue reading
Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me (Psalm 51:11). Priorities After all that he has done, after all the grief he has caused, in the face of all the consequences of his most … Continue reading
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me (Psalm 51:10). David gets it. He doesn’t make any excuses before God, and he doesn’t make any promises he knows he can’t keep. I mean, … Continue reading