Category Archives: Devotional

Have you ever said a dirty word? I’ve uttered a few in my day. Not particularly proud of that, but it’s the truth. I remember repeating a couple of words I’d heard on the playground in front of my mother. … Continue reading →

Psalm 87 is a beautiful celebration of Zion as the city of God. As a proper name, “Zion” originally was a way of referring to the mountain the city of Jerusalem was eventually built upon. Later, the term became a … Continue reading →

In absurd fashion, I’m reminded once again that the personhood of Jesus is the question of our lives. Check out this article. “I tell you the truth, before Abraham was born, I am.” — Jesus, John 8

The book of Numbers* is an often overlooked book in our Bibles, but the theological import of this text should not be lost upon us. Numbers is described as a “bittersweet” text. Chapters 1-10 describes some of the commands given … Continue reading →

1 Samuel 3 describes the call of Samuel. Samuel received his call at a young age, as he ministered before the LORD in Shiloh. The text says, “In those days the word of the LORD was rare; there were not … Continue reading →

I fancy myself an articulate, verbal conversationalist. I have, on occasion, been known to peruse the dictionary as a means of expanding my vocabulary. Among my peers, my communicative prowess is quite legendary. (I have, at times, been affectionately referred … Continue reading →