Deuteronomy 15 – Share What You’ve Been Given
You can see it in a small child protectively clutching a toy. You can hear it in their voice when they punctuate the word “mine!” Since the Garden of…
May 15, 2019 · 2 min read
Deuteronomy 14 – Pay Attention to the Little Things
A few years ago there was a book published entitled, “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff.” While I agree we shouldn’t get overly anxious or bogged down in…
May 8, 2019 · 2 min read
Deuteronomy 13 – Anything Other Than Devoted Exclusivity
Funny thing about marriage…it needs devoted exclusivity to survive. Marriage can survive all types of problems and upheavals, but it cannot survive…
May 1, 2019 · 2 min read
Deuteronomy 12 – Be Specific
Have you ever noticed that when it comes to details, there are people who are more specific in nature and people who are more general in nature…
April 24, 2019 · 2 min read
Deuteronomy 11 – The Freedom to Choose
“Life would be so much better if I could just get people to do what I want them to do.” Much of our stress and frustration is due to wishing…
April 17, 2019 · 2 min read
Deuteronomy 10 – The importance of Being Persistent and Consistent.
When I was younger, I used to think that success was dependent upon talent, or skill, or wealth, or connectedness. I thought those who were…
April 10, 2019 · 2 min read
Deuteronomy 9 – Don’t Get A Big Head
When things are good, it’s easy to believe we deserve it, or that our good fortune is a direct result of our efforts and importance. We may not say…
April 3, 2019 · 2 min read
Deuteronomy 8 – Don’t Forget!
“Alright! Alright! I heard you the first time!” These are the words I would think to myself when I was a teenager and my parents were telling me…
March 27, 2019 · 2 min read
Deuteronomy 7 – Do You Need to Declutter?
Marie Kondo has given rise to the recent trend in decluttering our living spaces. Marie encourages people to get rid of anything that doesn’t give…
March 20, 2019 · 2 min read
Deuteronomy 6 – God’s Locker Room Instructions
Just before a big game, a coach will gather the players together in the locker room and go over instructions about the attitudes and behaviors they…
March 13, 2019 · 2 min read
Deuteronomy 5 – Awe and Obedience
Remember when you were a kid and the sight of fireflies, shooting stars, and rainbows would cause you to stop in awe? Remember when your parents…
March 6, 2019 · 2 min read
Deuteronomy 4 – Focus!
Focus! If you’re a photographer, this means to train your lens on the most important part of the photograph, making it sharp and clear. If you’re…
February 27, 2019 · 2 min read
Deuteronomy 3 – Who Would Have Believed It?
I started playing guitar at the age of nine and very quickly was playing music wherever I could. All through my high school years, I spent my…
February 20, 2019 · 2 min read
Deuteronomy 2 – The Wilderness is Not a Waste!
Ever fell like you’re wasting your time? Like you’re getting nowhere fast? This must have been what it felt like to wander in the wilderness for…
February 13, 2019 · 2 min read
Deuteronomy 1 – Go and Occupy
Some people make things harder than they have to be. These people complicate things by ignoring suggestions and instructions. They like doing things…
February 6, 2019 · 2 min read
Numbers 34-36 – God Cares
There will be times in all our lives when we will wonder, “Does God really care about me?” Let me assure you, God cares. It’s a simple and almost…
January 30, 2019 · 2 min read
Numbers 33 – Are We There Yet?
“Are we there yet?!” What parent hasn’t heard these nagging words from the back seat. We all want to “get there.” So much so, that we fail to…
January 23, 2019 · 3 min read
Numbers 32 – Are You a Musketeer?
“One for all and all for one!” What a concept! This declaration comes from “The Three Musketeers. It’s an ideal that is not only admirable, but…
January 16, 2019 · 2 min read
Numbers 31 – What’s Cooking?
As any cook knows, it takes a variety of ingredients to make a great dish. Yes, some cooks make incredible dishes by somewhat randomly throwing a…
January 8, 2019 · 2 min read
Numbers 30 – Your Words Matter
As a teacher/counselor/minister, words are the conduit through which I do what God has called me to do. But there are so many words coming at me…
December 26, 2018 · 2 min read
Numbers 28-29 – Show Gratitude
I remember an old black and white movie about a native tribe on an island. In the movie, this tribe was trying to appease their volcano god by…
December 19, 2018 · 2 min read
Numbers 27 – Trust Your Provider
Ever since Adam and Eve were driven out of the garden, where they had everything they could want, people have been working hard to get what they…
December 12, 2018 · 2 min read
Numbers 26 – Looking for Mushrooms
When I was a kid, growing up in the country, my parents would take me mushroom hunting every spring. I know this activity is foreign to many, so let…
December 5, 2018 · 2 min read
Numbers 25 – What Are You Passionate About?
What are you passionate about? What do you get excited about? What do you day dream about? What are you goals? You can learn a lot about a person…
November 28, 2018 · 2 min read