July 25 16“See, it is I who created the blacksmith who fans the coals into flame and forges a weapon fit for its work. And it is I who have created the destroyer to wreak havoc; 17no weapon forged against you will prevail,  and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

July 24 6He says: “It is too small a thing for you to be my servant to restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept. I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.”  (Isaiah 49:6) Happy … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

July 23 17This is what the Lord says- your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go. 18If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been like a river, … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

July 22 18Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. 19See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.  (Isaiah 43:18, 19) Happy Thursday friends!  These two verses come from our reading in the … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

July 21 1”Here is my servant, in whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will bring justice to the nations.”  (Isaiah 42:1) Happy Wednesday friends.  The verse above begins another prophecy from Isaiah accurately describing God’s chosen servant, Jesus Christ.  If you are … More Common Sense REBORN Devotional

July 19 5Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. 6Then will the lame leap like a deer, and the mute tongue shout for joy.  (Isaiah 35:5, 6)  Happy Monday Friends!  I hope y’all had a good weekend.  I was back to old habits this weekend.  My … More Common Sense REBORN Devotional

I decided to skip writing something new from the old (the Old Testament) today, so what you read below is straight from the print version of CSRDD2021. Our OT reading was just one prophecy after another from Isaiah, dooming all the cultures in the area. So instead, here’s something a little more uplifting. If you … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

July 13 4The oppressor will come to an end, and destruction will cease; the aggressor will vanish from the land. 5In love a throne will be established; in faithfulness a man will sit on it- one from the house of David- one who in judging seeks justice and spread the cause of righteousness.  (Isaiah 16:4, … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

July 12 11I will punish the world for its evil, the wicked for their sins. I will put an end to the arrogance of the haughty and will humble the pride of the ruthless.  (Isaiah 13:11) Happy Monday Friends!  Do you ever read verses like the one above and find yourself checking your calendar, or … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion

July 9 8Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send?  And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I.   Send me!”  (Isaiah 6:8) Good morning friends.  Yesterday, I, unjustly, jumped all over the joyful celebrations of another sporting championship.  It was an unwarranted attack, but if … More Common Sense REBORN Devotion