As I wrapped up the book of Numbers and turned the corner into Deuteronomy, I knew I needed to park on the most powerful command in the Bible. It’s the bold heading for the outline of life. The umbrella over all the other requests of God. In my opinion, it’s the most important passage in…
As we wrap up the Book of Numbers, I couldn’t get past the talking donkey in Numbers 22. But for me, the story of Balaam and his donkey has never been about a donkey that miraculously speaks. It is more about the holy roadblock that Balaam encountered on the road to Moab. Setting the scene,…
Vanilla Cinnamon Brulee. I was looking for a new candle for the house, and this one encapsulated all the scents I loved. So I bought it and it did not disappoint. Every time I burn the new candle, it sends a pleasing aroma throughout the house, and makes me happy. Perhaps pleasing smells do that…
Human nature hasn’t changed much over the years. As I trudge through the book of Numbers, I am reminded that people have a natural proclivity to live in the past. Our mindset is a lot like the lyrics from the classic Andrew Lloyd Weber song, “Memory” that laments, “I can dream of the old days….
I stood my ground. We’re on vacation, and my youngest son asked to do something contradictory to our rules for him. I knew if I allowed it, it could set a standard for the future. I heard his argument already. “You let me do it on vacation. What’s the difference if I do it at…