Facing the future
In the west, people will respect the name of the Lord; in the east, they will glorify him. For he will come like a raging flood tide...
Faithful and committed
He will repay his enemies for their evil deeds. His fury will fall on his foes. He will pay them back even to the ends of the earth. In...
Living right
Our courts oppose the righteous, and justice is nowhere to be found. Truth stumbles in the streets, and honesty has been outlawed. Yes,...
Beyond self
For our sins are piled up before God and testify against us. Yes, we know what sinners we are. We know we have rebelled and have denied...
Rescue in sight
So there is no justice among us, and we know nothing about right living. We look for light but find only darkness. We look for bright...
The alternative route
No one cares about being fair and honest. The people’s lawsuits are based on lies. They conceive evil deeds and then give birth to sin....
Having peace with God
Listen! The Lord’s arm is not too weak to save you, nor is his ear too deaf to hear you call. It’s your sins that have cut you off from...
Delight in God
Some of you will rebuild the deserted ruins of your cities. Then you will be known as a rebuilder of walls and a restorer of homes. “Keep...
Selfless acts
Then your salvation will come like the dawn, and your wounds will quickly heal. Your godliness will lead you forward, and the glory of...
Saved to serve
No, this is the kind of fasting I want: Free those who are wrongly imprisoned; lighten the burden of those who work for you. Let the...




