On that day there will be… – Isaiah 19.23, CSB What seems unraveled and in disarray is still being worked out. What seems hopeless and impossible is ushering in God’s work of redemption.  As I’ve spent time with the Lord in Isaiah, I’ve been reminded how much I don’t know.… Read ⇢

Update on Ezekiel! Hey Ignite City Church,I just received this update from Danielle about Ezekiel. I pray that you’re encouraged by this. Thank you to those who have been praying for him. Ezekiel, this battle has been one for the books for sure. He has seen what most do not… Read ⇢

Still, the LORD warned Israel and Judah… – 2 Kings 17.13 One word can add so much to a sentence. It’s one thing to know that God warned Israel and Judah. It’s a completely different thing that God still warned them.  When we read 2 Kings 17, we see how far the… Read ⇢

Now listen to what the LORD is saying… – Micah 6.1, CSB This wasn’t a bit of advice that the people of Israel could take or leave. Instead, this was an emphatic call to Israel to listen to what the LORD was saying to them. But there’s something else important… Read ⇢

For before he was taken away, he was approved as one who pleased God. – Hebrews 11.5, CSB Enoch. One of those mentioned in the “Hall of Faith” in Hebrews 11, about whom we know almost nothing. And yet he was “approved as one who pleased God.” But what did… Read ⇢

…for the Holy One of Israel is among you in his greatness. – Isaiah 12.6, CSB Shouldn’t this change my whole day? Shouldn’t this change my perspective on everything I know I have to face today, as well as what I have no idea I’m about to go through? God… Read ⇢

Does an ax exalt itself above the one who chops with it? – Isaiah 10.15, CSB The picture of an ax exalting itself above the one using it is ridiculous. Even if the ax is top-of-the-line in quality, the ax accomplishes nothing without being in the hands and being swung… Read ⇢

“…but don’t ever prophesy at Bethel again, for it is the king’s sanctuary and a royal temple.” – Amos 7.13, CSB In Genesis 28, Jacob was journeying from Beer-sheba toward Haran. One night, he had a dream about a stairway that went from earth to the heights of heaven with… Read ⇢

Take away from me the noise of your songs! – Amos 5.23, CSB “Away with your noisy hymns of praise” (Amos 5.23, NLT). Noisy hymns? How is it that praise of God turns into nothing but noisy hymns? The band is playing. The worship leader is leading the people in… Read ⇢