DAILY READING Isaiah 1:1-4, 10-20, 5:1-13 REFLECTION   Godly Justice By Elaine Pierce What is one quality God expects to see in his people? Let's look at Isaiah 1:17 and 5:7b: learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow. And he looked for justice, but saw bloodshed; for righteousness, but heard cries of distress. The prophet Isaiah does not mince words. God is not pleased with his people. He has given them plenty of...

DAILY READING Hebrews 13 REFLECTION   God's Grace Freely Given By Elaine Pierce If you are a faithful follower of UALC's "Daily Worship," you will notice that this is the last Sunday we are studying the book of Hebrews. This last chapter focuses on more practical matters - how we live our lives out as Christians. This week's daily reflections will focus on one or two verses from this chapter every day. My bible's headline for this chapter is a good one: Concluding Exhortations. What does the...

DAILY READING Hebrews 13:1 REFLECTION   Don't Stop - Keep On Keeping On By Elaine Pierce Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters (Hebrews 13:1). I'm sure you've heard the phrase "keep on keeping on." It came to mind when I read this short verse. What does it mean to keep on loving one another? The next verses give us a clue: entertain strangers....remember those in prison and those who are mistreated. I'll be honest: strangers and prisoners are not the first people I think of when...