Book of Isaiah 28-29 For all tables are full of vomit and filthiness

Isaiah 28-29

28:1 Woe to the crown of pride, to the drunkards of Ephraim

Man, Isaiah makes it personal!
The people of Ephraim are a bunch of winos and Isaiah seems to think this is a bad thing.

29:6 is a great example of how a generic prophesy can be applied to almost any situation.

"Thou shalt be visited of the LORD of hosts with thunder, and with earthquake, and great noise, with storm and tempest, and the flame of devouring fire." This can be applied to the recent events on the American east coast or to the Japanese earthquake at the beginning of the year.  It probably matters little that the prophesy was intended for Ariel. I love the writing here.  poetic and deep; 29:10 For the LORD hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and hath closed your eyes: the prophets and your rulers, the seers hath he covered. 29:11 And the vision of all is become unto you as the words of a book that is sealed, which men deliver to one that is learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I cannot; for it is sealed: 29:12 And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned. 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 Unfortunately, it's followed by this; 29:14 Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid. Why is it "a marvellous work and a wonder" to make people stupid?

I guess the Catholics got it wrong

Turns out Jesus lived to a ripe old age in Japan.

Donate to the Red Cross Japan Relief if you can.

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The above is a link to an article at The Ultimate Apple Weblog.  It will take you to the online iTunes store or launch iTunes on your computer if it's installed. I'm linking to the article because clicking on the link just opens iTunes for me and I can't get a direct link to the store.  Sorry.

It's an easy way to help with the relief efforts in Japan after the horrible devastation they experienced, and continue to experience.

I have a friend who lives near the coast of southern Japan.  He and his friends are alright but he says the devastation is unimaginable.

Also, please donate blood if and when you can.  It seems are nations blood supply is in a near constant shortage.
I'm donating on Friday, March 18 at Northwestern University Medical School in downtown Chicago.
If you live in Chicago, sign up and join me.

If you want to donate blood elsewhere, you can go to the Red Cross site directly to find a location.

Help if you can.