Posts Tagged ‘ God’s Faithfulness ’

Signpost to true satisfaction past disbelief: Numbers Summary

What is the book of Numbers all about. It starts with details on how the Israelite camp was arranged and it ends with laws about cities of refuge and inheritance. The journey which started in Exodus with the Israelites leaving captivity in Egypt and then learning to love and worship God in Leviticus heads into [ READ MORE ]

I think that I’ve fallen for you.

  • March 1st, 2010
  • Posted in Life

Having an authority figure in life will bring a multitude of thoughts and emotions to different people. The variety of these figures are endless: police officers, parents, teachers, employers, or siblings. What makes us respect someone in authority over us? An ability to administer punishment is one reason we can tolerate authority because it means [ READ MORE ]

Living life in radical obedience to God in Numbers 31 and 32

Today I gained a better understanding who Balaam the son of Beor was from the story beginning in chapter 22 and concluding chapters 23 and 24. It was easy to look at Balaam as a good man similar to Melchizedek because Balaam was speaking of God but in Numbers 31 verse 8 we are told that [ READ MORE ]

Taking hold of the promise from the wilderness in Numbers 25 and 26

How many times will the Israelites disobey and challenge God? How many times will I disobey and challenge God? In Numbers 25 Israel again disobeys God. They played the harlot with the daughters of Moab. God called on the people to be set apart and not give into the pagan and sinful ways of the [ READ MORE ]

Stand firm in your faith against opposition: Numbers 23 and 24

In Numbers 22 the story of Balaam started where Balak, king of Moab, was desiring to see Balaam curse Israel. In Numbers 23 and 24 we hear what, “The oracle of Balaam the son of Beor, And the oracle of the man whose eye is opened, The oracle of him who hears the words of [ READ MORE ]

Precipice of my Mary transformation: a look back at my Martha

  • November 10th, 2009
  • Posted in Life

Let’s take a journey together. I have been going through a lot of upheaval in my life as of late. I want to share with you my worries, concerns, and hardship. I am looking for a job which has been a very tedious process, I am still recovering from my most recent surgeries, and I [ READ MORE ]

Do we trust God to take on the harlot in life: reflection on Hosea 1

I just finished a study and it was suggested that I read Hosea chapter 1 because it is a great expression of God’s grace and love. I cannot deny that God expresses His love in a very real and tangible way. How often we are driven to seek out sin and fulfill the desires of [ READ MORE ]

Rubber meets road – belief when the world seems to crash around you

  • November 6th, 2009
  • Posted in Life

Today will be an interesting day. I have an unexpected doctor appointment today. My world may be in upheaval later today. I was at the gym today and I had a great workout. In fact I had a great week of working out at the gym. Well today I took time to inspect my feet [ READ MORE ]

Abram and Sarai’s way was not God’s way: Genesis 15 and 16

Just as we leave Abram rescuing Lot in Genesis 14 we find in chapter 15 that God is promising Abram that He will provide abundantly for Him. It is interesting how Abram responds to God in questioning what good is wealth and status if he has no heir. Abram doubts because he and his wife [ READ MORE ]

God’s story taken a page at a time: Genesis 11 and 12

What faith Abram had to leave all he knew for a place he didn’t know! I am amazed to think about how faith is a journey. When I look at the beginning story of Abram I am easily found thinking that I could never do that. When in reality Abram just took one step of [ READ MORE ]