Category Archives: Isaiah

Isaiah 10:1 “Woe to those who make unjust laws…”

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

Isaiah 10:1 “Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees….” Reflection: The word of God should never be used to justify or defend oppression, discrimination, persecution, torture, degradation, harm to children and mothers, false imprisonment, … Continue reading →

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Isaiah 56:7 — The Church is For All Peoples

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

A house of prayer for all nations. A house of prayer for all peoples. Isaiah 56:7 “these I will bring to my holy mountain and give them joy in my house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be … Continue reading →

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Isaiah 9:6 “For Unto Us a Child is Born”

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV) “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Reflections: … Continue reading →

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Advent Week 1 and 2: Of Hope and Peace

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

So far at my church we have celebrated two weeks of Advent, the season where we prepare to celebrate and memorialize the first coming of Jesus Christ, when Christ comes as a child in the world. Each Sunday in the … Continue reading →

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Isaiah 40:8 “The Word of Our God Stands Forever”

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

Isaiah 40:8 “The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever.” (NLT – New Living Translation) Reflection:  No matter what the season, no matter what may come and go– good or bad– the one … Continue reading →

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An Infinite God, Infinite Possibilities

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

It is often said in many different ways that God’s ways are not our ways and His thoughts are not our thoughts. Isaiah 55:8-9 pretty much sums it up with, “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your … Continue reading →

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Praying for Our Nation, Government, and Leaders

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

1 Tim 2:1-2.  Prov. 1:23, 2:10-12, 2:21-22.  Psalm 25:21, Psalm 1:1, Psalm 107:20. 2 Chron. 20:32, 7:14, Hebrews 12:27, 3:13. 1 Cor. 4:5, Rev. 2:5, 1 Chron. 22:19, Acts 26:18, 2 Peter 3:9, Isaiah 49:22, 59:16, Zech 10:1, Hab 3:2, … Continue reading →

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Isaiah 41:10 “I Will Strengthen You”

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

Isaiah 41:10  — “Fear not, for I am with you;  be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you,  I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Reflection: Trust in the Lord. Have faith … Continue reading →

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An Interesting Development

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

So I had just posted a link to this LGBT Ministry blog on the Facebook group page, “Believe Out Loud” and a person replied with a series of Scripture quotes with the intent to attack the validity of my claim that … Continue reading →

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Isaiah 56:7 — “My Temple is a House of Prayer for All Peoples!”

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Rachel Conlin McLeod

Isaiah 56:7 – New International Version “these I will bring to my holy mountain and give them joy in my house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house will be called … Continue reading →

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