I'm a middle-aged lady from Arkansas who married a Marine, traveled the world, got a degree in history, rescued some dogs, made a bunch of friends, and fell in love with the Bible. I also like to write things.
Leviticus is full of symbolism, and I believe it will be vitally helpful for anyone studying Leviticus to get familiar with its major thematic symbols beforehand. The storytelling that takes place in Leviticus is done through the use of imagery. Unlike all of the other Mosaic books (Genesis, Exodus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy), Leviticus is … More Symbols in Leviticus: Blood
Two weeks or so ago, I wrote a post about some new things I’ll be trying this year. One of those things was the She Reads Truth (SRT) subscription box. The SRT reading plan is a community reading. It’s an act of corporate worship, going to Scripture every day with purpose, knowing that you are … More She Reads Truth – January 2020 Box
I’ve been trying to think of a clear way to tackle the many questions Hagar’s story raises in Genesis (and beyond). My goal is always to communicate how I found comfort or resolution to my questions so that you might find it helpful in resolving them for yourself. In Hagar’s case, I am having trouble … More Issues in Genesis: The Handmaid & Her Son, Part 2
I have wanted a seminary education since April of 2017. I can’t sing. I’m not athletic. I’m not an artist. I’m not a great leader or a wonderful organizer. I’m not a visionary or a poet. Even though I love people, I’m not a great counselor, and I’m a mediocre (at best) hostess. There are … More A Personal Rant About Seminary
I’ve spent the last several months circling the idea of how to talk to people about Leviticus in a way that will demonstrate something of what I was shown in its pages. Many scholars and bible nerds who love the Lord have written about Leviticus. There are commentaries and excellent summaries for anyone who wants … More Leviticus is a Light Behind the Glass
We’re at the end of the Christmas season, and everyone in our family is returning to a normal schedule on Monday. We’ve had no schedules to keep, no appointments to remember, and no alarms to wake us up in the morning. It has been a luxurious pace of life, but all vacations come to an … More My Tuesday Ladies Study for Winter 2020
Through this series, we’ve been working through some of the issues I encountered while reading Genesis, and so far, they’ve been big ones that are complex and require a lot of context and a lot of words to sort out. Thankfully, however, a few of the issues in Genesis are much easier to answer. Sometimes, … More Issues in Genesis: Noah’s Nakedness
Tomorrow morning, a lot of you will begin a Bible in a Year reading plan. You’ll probably do this with an app, a study guide, a calendar in the back of your Bible, or even a church-wide campaign schedule (if so, hug your pastor for such bold corporate encouragement). Whole Bible reading plans almost universally … More Preparing to Read Leviticus
Welcome back to Issues in Genesis. We’re starting a new series within the series, today, but it’s really just a logical next page in the story. The Handmaid & Her Son is about Hagar, of course, but it’s also the next chapter of Sarah’s* story, too. We’re going to spend this first post talking … More Issues in Genesis: The Handmaid & Her Son, Part 1
Welcome to the conclusion post for The Trafficking of Sarah. In part 1, we defined the problems this passage can present. In part 2, we answered what I call the “clutter questions” that we might bring to this passage. These are the questions we ask of the text that, if left unanswered, can inhibit … More Issues in Genesis: The Trafficking of Sarah, Part 3
