Yes, people are thinking about the message of Isaiah – sundry stripes of people – even this week.

• Atheist Leo – The God Challenge
• LDS Rusty – Discussing an open canon
• Reformed Christian Shane – Ye are Gods: Does the Bible teach polytheism?

The book of Isaiah is an excellent text to discuss.

No wonder founding LDS prophet Joseph Smith liked the KJV Isaiah chapter title notes so much . . . (more…)

My house mortgage is with Countrywide.

My kids’ college accounts are with Merrill Lynch.

Should I be worried today – September 16, 2008?

I would be worried if I was trusting in John McCain to be my savior.

For the first time, today, I am reading through the 1611 Church of England translation edition (Thomas Nelson Publishers) for the book of Isaiah.  It’s masterful.

So what is up with the Church of England apologizing to Darwin?

I am right in the middle of the magnificent Creator, Maker, Former descriptions of God in Isaiah.

How does the Church of England think that the new heaven and new earth will be created by God as foretold in Isaiah?  Evolutionary processes?

Three questions:

• Have you ever read Isaiah in one sitting?
• What is your favorite translation of the book?
• What is your favorite verse?

This Wednesday is my last study in the book.

Reading this, don’t you feel warm fuzzies all over that Wendy has for other American gals who like to share their Christian convictions? 

Religious pluralism leaves you feeling so happy and peaceful, doesn’t it?

“Sister” Wendy reminds me of the “brethren” in Isaiah 66:5 who hate you and cast you out for sincerely seeking to be loyal to Jehovah rather than the clamor of religious group speak.

I bet that Wendy would categorize any passionate love for Isaiah’s YHWH as “fanatical”, “abusive”, “over the top”, and “out of your mind” in today’s enlightened America.

Athena II speaks of the feminine divine in LDS culture.

I am extremely appreciative where the Bible speaks of God comforting and caring as a heavenly mother. (more…)

I was wondering . . . (more…)

Here is the first post in my new series on “LDS Wrappings”.  I am curious – what is the significance of these religious wrappings for LDS friends?

Let me begin with religious architecture:  why the steeples on LDS chapels?  Their origin?  Their importance for LDS culture?  Their relevance to you?

LDS NORTH AMMON

1.7 miles north in a stairstep direction from our church building

 LDS SOUTH AMMON

.8 of a mile south of our church building

 LDS EAST AMMON

1.3 miles east of our church building

And just .4 of a mile further east

LDS WEST AMMON

.8 of a mile west of our church building

BRoz has scored on another beautiful hymn.

We need to wear this theology of God, live it, and sing it.

But first, unpack it all for me.  What does it mean to you?