The Power of a Time-Out

The Power of a Time-Out

Feb 18, 2019 | Faith

Imagine the relief Moses felt when he heard these words, And the Lord relented from the disaster that he had spoken of bringing on his people. Exodus 32:14 Just a few verses earlier, God was ready to destroy the entire Israelite nation. Their worship of a golden calf...
The Messiness of True Worship

The Messiness of True Worship

Feb 15, 2019 | Faith

I knew this would get difficult. How could I forget? So many verses in the Old Testament cause me to cringe. And today’s reading includes some of them. I’d love to stop reading. Change the subject. Talk about a sunrise or the coming of spring. But here I...
Even God Needs Help

Even God Needs Help

Feb 14, 2019 | Faith

As the Israelites moved from one camp site to the next, they followed a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. God’s presence was always out before them, leading the way. When the pillar moved, the mass of several hundred thousand people packed up...
The Thing About Boundaries

The Thing About Boundaries

Feb 12, 2019 | Faith

Fences are part of my family’s story. My great grandma’s garden was enclosed by one. My grandma’s chickens were protected by one. My grandpa’s horses and cattle were all kept safe by one. One of the first things I wanted when we moved into each...