I remember growing up and learning the value of a promise. I remember making “pinky promises” and “cross my heart and hope to die” promises. I’m sure that I had to be guided and taught the value of telling the truth and keeping my word. I know that when a person makes promises that the…
The word carries with it “punishment or retribution exacted for an injury or a wrong”. Unfortunately I see this a lot in our culture where someone wants vengeance or revenge upon another. This can be quite ugly and sometimes out of control. The Lord has not forgotten what the people of Midian had done…
People who know me have called me a “talker”. I learned at a very young age the value of speaking the truth no matter how tough it is. I also learned how important it is to keep my word or my promises when I make them. This is easier said than done, but it…
I grew up on a small farm in Kentucky. I remember as teenager raising calves to feed out to sell for beef. I remember one particular time when my calf was sick and my Grandpa (Pappy) had to come to the rescue. He literally poured some raw eggs (3 or 4 I think) down…
As I’ve read through the books of the law in the Old Testament, I’ve gotten a bit weary trying to understand all the offering requirements of God’s people. They were moving a million plus people around the desert for 40 years and they had some very detailed rituals that they were to be part…
Sometimes when everything rises and falls upon a particular leader the entire organization can possibly be at risk. Some leaders are “larger than life” in their organization. In some organizations the leader is the founder, CEO, President – he is large and in charge because after all, this was his baby. Moses, the man who…
I learned to count at a very early age. I was taught how to use my fingers and toes if necessary. Counting is a part of my everyday life. I can do some counting in my head, but often I have to use a calculator. The Lord did a census (counted) when His people were…
This is a strong word that means to “attract powerfully” or “attract someone into a belief or into a course of action that is ill advised”. The person or persons doing the seduction are usually well aware of exactly what they are doing. Seduction happens in our faith. Seduction happens in our families. Seduction…
There are some things that are for sale to the highest bidder. I remember hearing a story about a millionaire who propositioned a young lady and offered her $1Million dollars to sleep with him. She thought about it for a bit and then said “yes”. He then said, “would you sleep with me for…
I sometimes like surprises. I do like surprises that are good, positive and simple. I don’t like bad news and complicated surprises. I get surprised all the time and I’ve learned that there is so many things that I simply have no control over. I can control my response to a surprise, but by the…