March 9, 2026With one quick action, Phinehas has preserved his place as a hero in the national Israelite psyche. He’s successfully halted…
February 19, 2026Quick question: What’s the only thing that could make a sin-induced plague even worse? Answer: More sin. Specifically, more sin…
February 19, 2026For the most part, the story of Balaam has concluded. He blessed Israel instead of cursed them, and if you…
February 13, 2026I’m a big fan of quitting stories. Even though I’ve held this position as a minister at the same church…
February 13, 2026I looked in the Bible for quite a while (even asked AI for help—*gasp*), and I couldn’t find a single…
February 13, 2026You could be forgiven for thinking that the prophecies of Balaam were all about Balaam. In fact, Balak is the…
February 10, 2026Fixed cameras. Laugh tracks. The random breaking of character. I can see it now: The Balaam and Balak show, a…
February 10, 2026There’s an old joke when it comes to the story of Balaam and the talking donkey. The most amazing part…
February 10, 2026If God tells me to do something, I’m doing it. No questions asked. And if God tells me to do…
February 5, 2026Israel is on the warpath. Sihon and Og have both tried (and failed), Edom has threatened their advance, and the…