by Lynne Marie | Jul 11, 2026 | Daily Reflections
As we begin Isaiah, chapter 6: 1-8 shows us his ministry beginning in the presence of the glory of God: I saw the Lord seated on a high throne, his train filled the sanctuary; above him stood seraphs… and they cried out to one another in this way, “Holy, holy, holy...
by Lynne Marie | Jul 10, 2026 | Daily Reflections
Hosea 14: 2-10 urges us to say to God, “Take all iniquity away, so that we may have happiness again”—and in our joy, “offer you our words of praise.” Hosea is a strong call to repentance, but his whole book is good news. Through his prophet, God promises his people,...
by Lynne Marie | Jul 9, 2026 | Daily Reflections
Hosea 11: 1-9 gives an answer to one of our principal motives for sinning. The answer is, “I am the Holy One in your midst, and I have no wish to destroy.” We sin because we think religion destroys what is human. We think keeping God’s laws will take away our...
by Lynne Marie | Jul 8, 2026 | Daily Reflections
Hosea 10: 1-12 predicts consequences of Israel’s infidelity so dire that the people will “say to the mountains, ‘Cover us!’ and to the hills, ‘Fall on us!’” (See also Luke 23:30.) But as always, Hosea’s message is a message of hope. He encourages the people: Sow for...
by Lynne Marie | Jul 7, 2026 | Daily Reflections
Hosea 8: 4-13 tells us that if we set up governments or churches—which are both intended to enhance the quality of life on earth—without listening to God’s purposes, they are in fact idols and will be destructive. God says his own people set up kings, but not with my...
