Numbers 30 – Your Words Matter
As a teacher/counselor/minister, words are the conduit through which I do what God has called me to do. But there are so many words coming at me during the course … Read more
Numbers 28-29 – Show Gratitude
I remember an old black and white movie about a native tribe on an island. In the movie, this tribe was trying to appease their volcano god by offering up … Read more
Numbers 27 – Trust Your Provider
Ever since Adam and Eve were driven out of the garden, where they had everything they could want, people have been working hard to get what they want. Working hard … Read more
Numbers 26 – Looking for Mushrooms
When I was a kid, growing up in the country, my parents would take me mushroom hunting every spring. I know this activity is foreign to many, so let me … Read more
Numbers 25 – What Are You Passionate About?
What are you passionate about? What do you get excited about? What do you day dream about? What are you goals? You can learn a lot about a person from … Read more
Numbers 22-24 – Better Than a Talking Donkey
When you read Numbers chapters 22-24, it’s easy to just zero in on the talking donkey story. And why wouldn’t you?! It’s big, unusual, and supernatural! The rest of the … Read more
Numbers 21 – A Snake on a Pole
The physician’s symbol for healing is a pole around which is wrapped a snake (sometimes two.) This imagery relates to a story found in Numbers chapter 21. There, God’s people … Read more
Numbers 20 – Swinging at Rocks
If you’ve ever had trouble following directions, you can relate to Moses. There was a specific time in Moses’ life when failing to follow God’s directions cost him dearly. In … Read more
Numbers 17-19 – Chosen for the Team
As a kid, I was usually the last one picked for the team. This was true for basketball, football, baseball…basically anything with a ball. I had no coordination or talent … Read more
Numbers 16 – Pay Attention to Your Posture
Remember when your parents would fuss about your posture? They would say things like: “Sit up straight.” “Don’t slouch.” “Stand tall.” Why was this so important to them? It was … Read more