What Should Christians Know about the Meaning of “Beauty for Ashes”? The consequences of sin in the world can’t simply be wiped away. Much of the book of Isaiah grounds its listeners in the facts of the extent of their sin, and the consequences it brings to our relationships with each...
nestled on the western coast of Grand Cayman. The Cayman Islands boast stunning beaches with crystal-clear waters, making them a paradise for snorkeling, scuba diving, and other water activities. Seven Mile Beach, in particular, is known for its beauty and has been ranked among the best ...
(security, hospitality). By agitating for the loss of the suit, the Men’s Dress Reform Party wanted to revert to the days of male self-ornamentation as a display of cultural capital. The suit remains, albeit changed—and changed in a way that has shifted its meaning to be about a ...
I’ve always loved those words. I sang the song for decades, as wholeheartedly as I could for a girl who worked so hard to make life comfortable, peaceful and perfect. The words of Isaiah 43 always moved me, but I never knew how to really, truly depend on them. How toliveandbreathe...
[those who are] bound; To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, And the day of vengeance of our God; To comfort all who mourn, To console those who mourn in Zion, To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; ...
And it shall come to pass, that instead of a sweet smell there shall be a stink; and instead of an ornamental girdle, a worker's apron; and instead of curled hair, baldness; and instead of purple robes, a girding of sackcloth; for their beauty shall be destroyed.Peshitta Holy Bible ...