I stopped reading the Bible. Seriously, I did. Truth be told, though, I actually stopped reading everything (dumb concussion). After a few weeks, when I tentatively picked up the Bible again, I…
Category: Biblical Studies
Why (and how) I read the Bible
I spend a fair amount of time reading and exploring the Bible, and as you might imagine, I am sometimes asked both why I read it and how I read it. Let…
God of (Just) War?
“God supports war” has been a common belief throughout history. And increasingly, we seem to be hearing it again, as many people contemplate how to respond to recent world events. But is…
What is Socially Responsible Education?
I remember when the direction and purpose of my life changed forever. Like many high school students, I did not have a clear picture of what I wanted to do with my…
Numbers 10 – Share the Wealth
Okay, it seems that #DailyNumbers isn’t so “daily”. Ah, summer … As the story of the ancient Israelites continues, we see in Numbers 10:11-36 that the people finally set out on their…
Numbers 8-10 – Remember Your Story
Stories are powerful. Stories that define us are even more powerful. And scattered throughout the ancient rules and rituals of Numbers 8:1-10:10 in our #DailyNumbers series are a handful of references to the…
Numbers 7 – The Power of Contribution
If you are the kind of person who needs a detailed shopping list before you set foot in the store, then you will probably appreciate the content of Numbers 7. But what about…
Numbers 5-6 – Stand Out and Be Different
Well now it starts to get weird, doesn’t it? As we explore Numbers 5-6 in our #DailyNumbers series, we come across some seemingly bizarre rituals, practices, and beliefs. Now is a time when it…
Numbers 3-4 – Details and Design
Day #3 of #DailyNumbers. Depending on your personality and areas of interest, Numbers 3:1-4:49 is probably either incredibly boring or incredibly fascinating. Lets hope for the latter, since this section is obsessed…
Numbers 2 – Protecting the Core
Day 2 of #DailyNumbers – Numbers 2:1-34. Yesterday we read about the military census (603,550 soldiers!), and today we read about their strategic military formation. Did you know that this kind of stuff…