surprise, surprise: the Israelites are stupid

Studying the anger of God.

Jesus and healing and faith

I've been reading through the New Testament and I'm at the part where Jesus begins his ministry. People come from all over to hear him and be healed by him. And one of the parts that strikes me is "He could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people…

When Things Don’t Go Your Way

Lately, I've noticed myself gripping tightly the few things I think I control: my schedule, my food, my work. When some situations spiral out of control, do we attempt to control other areas in our lives--and explode with frustration and anger when it doesn't go our way? I'm thankful for math. Math teaches me that…

the pain of new beginnings

There's an earring I wear--a silver hoop earring. For some reason, clasping it to my ear hurts. For anyone who has earrings, you know the wire goes through the ear and then a metal clasp clicks forward to press the wire in place. Except this one presses too hard. It digs into my skin. After…

songs of deliverance

Does anyone think it's interesting how God saves us? God is pictured as "my refuge, a strong fortress to save me" in the Psalms, but Psalm 32 shows a different way of how God delivers us. "You are my hiding place. You will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance." (Psalms…