Quick: What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when I say “Balaam”? Talking donkey? Greedy? Sold out God’s people? This is generally how we remember him. But we sometimes forget that Balaam was actually a prophet of God. Yes, a real prophet! In fact, he was so accustomed to talking to the Almighty …
Every Christian I’ve ever known, no matter how sincere, devoted, or experienced, has had times when they feel as though their connection with God has gotten a bit staticky. Often they relate these periods with a great deal of frustration. But what might this dark time feel like from God’s perspective? I love this passage from …
Imagine this: You’re the head elder in a church that’s really on fire—growing, praising God, sharing the Word. One day some folks from a sister church move to the community and join your congregation. They fit right in. They’re strong in the faith and don’t mind working—just the sort of members every pastor loves. Except …
My dryer gave up the ghost last week. What’s more, the washer wasn’t so much running as painfully limping along. My husband, a wonderful Mr. Fix-It who had already repaired both machines on several occasions, decided, “It’s time to get new ones.” Now I’ve heard that there are people in this world who enjoy shopping …