Doing God’s dirty work (Judges 3)

Why would God make someone do something so horrible?

Hey, Christians! You’re doing it wrong. (Deuteronomy 22)

There are a lot of different kinds of laws in Deuteronomy 22, but a couple of them teach us how to treat each other. Guess what? We don't follow them.

My way, God’s way, or the highway? (Deuteronomy 12)

Why do we get mad when God asks us only to treat people how He tells us to, or work how He tells us to, or have sex how He tells us to, or just live life how He tells us to?

What it really means to be free (Deuteronomy 5)

The Ten Commandments seem like the beginner's level of being a Christian. But as I reread them, I was surprised by how many of the commandments conflict with things I really like to do.

How do I fall in love? (Numbers 28)

Love isn't something you trip and fall into. Love isn't a collection of butterflies or heady emotions. Love is...well, love is...

Come As You Are…Actually, Don’t (Leviticus 22)

Summary: Have you ever suddenly come to the horrifying realization that that smell is you? Maybe you didn't put enough deodorant on. Maybe you ate something really garlicky! The bottom line is that something smells, and it's you. I'm a sweaty person, especially when I'm nervous or uncomfortable, so this happens to me a lot. … Continue reading Come As You Are…Actually, Don’t (Leviticus 22) →

#LoveWins (Leviticus 21)

Summary: What is true love? What does it mean to love someone, for real? What does it look like, feel like? How can you be sure? Whatever answers your favorite philosopher, song, or movie gives to those questions, we all know that love is a big deal. It's the ultimate trump card. Your family and … Continue reading #LoveWins (Leviticus 21) →

Deep Cleaning (Leviticus 14)

Why can't we just be good people? Why do we suck so bad all the time? I think Leviticus 14 has an answer.

There Is Neither Male Nor Female (Leviticus 12)

Is the Bible misogynistic? Are women treated like second-class citizens? Does God see women differently than men?

Whatever It Takes (Leviticus 8)

Summary: I can't hear the phrase "whatever it takes" without thinking about the Avengers. Yes, I saw Avengers: Endgame, and like everyone else, I relished the scene where, well, the Avengers did whatever it took. They pulled out all the stops, risked life and limb, and sacrificed themselves in order to fight evil. It made … Continue reading Whatever It Takes (Leviticus 8) →