Sorry Isn’t the Same as Repentance

Sorry Isn’t the Same as Repentance

The beauty of the story of Deuteronomy is that Moses is telling the next generation what not to do. And this next version of what not to do could change everything if they actually take heed to it. Israel has seen the promise and panicked. They saw the land, they...
Tasting Isn’t Trusting

Tasting Isn’t Trusting

Hi, it’s me… still in Deuteronomy. I’ve been sitting here longer than I expected, reading slowly, peeling back layers, letting the text speak instead of rushing through it. This morning, Deuteronomy 1:19–32 was in front of me, and it stopped me in a way I didn’t see...
On The Edge of Promise

On The Edge of Promise

I started reading the Old Testament, the Torah, Genesis through Deuteronomy, in the fall of 2025. And yes, I am still in it. Not because I am stuck, but because I am lingering. I have learned to read Scripture in layers. First, I read big chunks to understand the...
They Are Bread For Us

They Are Bread For Us

When you read the Bible, it is rare to see someone respond to a giant the way David does. He looks at Goliath and basically says, “Yeah, he’s big. Totally scary. But my God is bigger and stronger. Let’s do this!” Ever since I was a kid, everyone has used David’s story...
When You Don’t Make It to the Tent

When You Don’t Make It to the Tent

There are moments in Scripture that feel quietly disruptive, not loud miracles, not dramatic rescues, but holy interruptions that reshape how we understand God’s nearness. Numbers 11:16–30 is one of those moments. Moses is exhausted. The weight of leadership is heavy,...