ADHESIVE FAITH
(Isaiah 12) Jesus Christ “is before all things,” says the apostle Paul to the Colossians, “and in him all things hold together” (1:17). When it comes to holding things together, Jesus is stickier than Super Glue. Stronger than Gorilla Glue. More lasting than Loctite Ultra Gel. Without him, everything falls apart. Although it sounds odd,…
WATER FROM THE WELL
(Isaiah 12) “With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.” This verse is a phrase of profound poetic power, redolent of romance, happiness, comfort and security. Read it carefully a second time: “With joy … you will draw water … from the wells … of salvation.” It’s a snapshot of the history…
REBUILD
(Haggai 1:15b—2:9) Earlier this year, NBA superstar LeBron James tweeted, “It’s a weird feeling to feel so alone sometimes!” He received over 140,000 likes and 4,000 replies from people expressing sympathy, disbelief, and from some, criticism. John Stonestreet writes for Breakpoint and I appreciated his insight: “It can be difficult to understand how rich, famous…
