If you hear the word “leprosy” you might think of stories of Jesus healing leprous individuals in the gospels. You would be right, but there are several other interesting stories of leprosy in scripture, including one in Numbers 12. If we read carefully, these fifteen verses are fascinating, humorous, and challenging. Let’s dig in: Miriam and Aaron began to talk against Moses because of … [Read more...]
Walk in Love
November 8, 2016 By Leave a Comment
I write this devotion on Election Day, having stood in line at my polling place for almost an hour, and now proudly wearing my “My Vote-My Voice” sticker. Around the nation, American citizens are gathering to cast their vote in local, state and national elections. But regardless what is on your individual ballot, it is the presidential race which has clearly garnered more attention, … [Read more...]
Holy Spirit on the Move
November 19, 2013 By 1 Comment
Let me tell you a little story about how the Holy Spirit moves and works. What I'm going to tell you is neither new nor unknown. It is, however, surprising and amazing, and if you're anything like me, encouraging. Yesterday morning as I was gathering my clothes for the day, I bent over to pick up a belt. As I bent down, a friend's name immediately and randomly popped in my mind. I … [Read more...]
Talking to God behind the Shower Curtain
February 8, 2012 By 3 Comments
As I stood in the shower this morning (yes, still with a backwards shower curtain!), I had no less than five small-to-medium-sized interruptions barge into my bathroom to tell or ask me some vitally important bit of information. Kia, age 6, who had been tasked with cleaning crayon drawings off his bedroom wall came in first, third and fifth - all with the same report. "I can't get … [Read more...]
For want of a gutter
May 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Over the past several days the heavens have opened and we've been deluged with rain, rain and more rain. We have reportedly received 3-4" of rain in just a few days! The Glendive Creek resembles more of a rushing river. The Yellowstone River is overflowing its banks. Basements around town are soggy and flooded. A neighboring county has declared a state of emergency. During the … [Read more...]
