performative

  • Salvation in Plain Sight

    Scripture Focus: Psalm 98:2 “The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen.” There is something quietly astonishing about the way God works: He does not hide His salvation behind locked doors or coded language. Psalm 98:2 reminds us that God’s saving work is meant…

  • Close Lips, Distant Hearts

    Scripture Focus: Isaiah 29:13 “Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men.” Isaiah 29:13 is one of those verses that reads quietly,…