Who is Balaam? What motivates him? Why is his story even in the Bible? And are there lessons we can learn from his life? Let’s find out! Balaam has always fascinated me. He shows up during the...

It’s safe to say the Israelites who left Egypt were no stranger to complaining. On their 40 year journey to the Promised Land they littered the wilderness with complaints. In a previous post I talked about...

The 40 year journey the nation of Israel took through the wilderness (after they left Egypt) is a Bible story that baffles me every time I read it. I have a hard time wrapping my mind around how people...

Proverbs 16:9 says “We can make our plans but the LORD directs our steps.” Never have I felt the breadth and depth of that verse until now. You see, my husband and I always look forward to the last week...

I’m reading the Laws of Moses or all the rules and regulations God gave the Israelites after they escaped Egypt. These laws governed their daily lives and how they interacted with the people in their community....

I’ve got to admit that I’ve been a little grouchy complainie – it’s complaining with a dash of whining. I’ve got a lot going on in my life right now and I would like God to move some mountains. The...

Regardless of how often I’ve read a scripture passage or how familiar I am with a story, I’m always amazed that there’s more to discover. For example, I’m very familiar with the Israelites’ escape...