Isaiah's Vision Bible Story—Meaning and Significance
July 16, 2026
In his vision, Isaiah described beautiful images of a Holy God. In stark contrast, the prophet also spoke on God’s behalf about terrible judgments that would come to Israel.
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Sylvia Schroeder
Sylvia Schroeder loves connecting God’s Word with real life and writing about it. She is a contributing writer for a variety of magazines and online sites. Sylvia is co-author of a devotional book and her writing is included in several book compilations. Mom to four, grandma to 14, and wife to her one and only love, Sylvia enjoys writing about all of them.
Her love for pasta and all things Italian stems from years of ministry abroad. She’d love to tell you about it over a steaming cup of cappuccino. Connect with Sylvia on her blog, When the House is Quiet, her Facebook page, or Twitter.
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What Happened at Joppa in the Bible?
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The name of the city of Joppa name “beauty,” perhaps for its situation high above the eastern Mediterranean coast, with a magnificent view of the sea. Let's look at what role this city plays in biblical history.
Who Were the Women at the Cross?
April 2, 2026
The Bible specifically names some of the women at the cross, while many others are not named.
What Is the Meaning of "Faith Is the Substance of Things Hoped For"?
January 23, 2025
The book of Hebrews ties faith and hope together in the phrase “faith is the substance of things hoped for.” However, as we dig deeper, we discover that the author looks at hope differently than our usual understanding of the word.
What Does the Name Maher-shalal-hash-baz Mean in the Bible?
July 11, 2024
What does the long name Maher-shalal-hash-baz teach us about biblical names having special meaning, and the way the Bible combines judgment with redemption?
Does the Christmas Story in the Bible Contradict Itself?
January 3, 2023
We get two Christmas stories in the Bible, featuring different guests who meet Jesus and some very different details. Do these stories contradict each other?
What Hosea's Daughter Lo-Ruhamah Teaches Us about God's Love and Mercy
October 18, 2021
Yet, through what Hosea's daughter Lo-Ruhamah teaches us about God's love and mercy, this attribute of God’s character shines.
What Does the Bible Say about Grandparents and How They Are Blessings?
October 5, 2021
Is my role to spoil and indulge them as society implies or does what does the Bible say about grandparents indicate something different, something of greater value?
What Is Repentance and How Do We Know We've Done it Correctly?
September 28, 2021
Modern Society deems the subject of sin and repentance at best uncomfortable and at worst unacceptable. But the Bible isn’t afraid to shine light on both.
Why Everyone Should Know about Joash, the Boy-King Who Survived a Massacre
August 24, 2021
Joash survived a massacre staving off a wicked plot which would have brought the Davidic throne to the edge of extinction.
Why Christians Have Such a Hard Time with 'Power Made Perfect in Weakness'
August 17, 2021
Power made perfect in weakness points toward a spiritual paradox difficult to grasp but life changing. I don’t know about you, but I don’t flaunt my weaknesses.
Why Was Abishag so Important to King David and His Sons?
July 16, 2021
Abishag was a young virgin chosen to keep King David warm in his bed during his last days. Let’s paint the factual backdrop from which our imaginations run as the untold story full of drama and conspiracy unfolds.