Deuteronomy 29 – Trusting “Because I Said So.”
When children become pre-teens and teens, they think more abstractly and become more self-focused. When this happens, they want to know “why” before…
August 25, 2019 · 2 min read
Deuteronomy 28 – Why Follow the Rules?
Remember when life was simple? “If you eat your vegetables, then you can have desert.” “Raise your hand to be recognized.” “Treat others well and…
August 7, 2019 · 2 min read
Deuteronomy 27 – The Creation of a Nation
How do you create a nation? What makes it a nation? What are the key elements of a nation? Deuteronomy chapter 27, tells us about the forming of the…
July 31, 2019 · 2 min read
Deuteronomy 26 – Things That Go Together
There are things that naturally go together. Think of bacon and eggs, peanut butter and jelly, Abbott and Costello, and Batman and Robin. When it…
July 24, 2019 · 2 min read
Deuteronomy 23-25 – A Simple Life
When I was growing up, my conscience and my sense of ethics was a direct result of my mother’s influence. My mother was raised by very moral and…
July 17, 2019 · 2 min read
Deuteronomy 22 – Lines
We seldom stop and consider the importance of something as simple as a line. Lines give us definition and clarity. A property line defines exactly…
July 10, 2019 · 1 min read
Deuteronomy 21 – Rules and Regulations
We have rules and regulations to protect the innocent, punish the guilty, preserve the peace, and promote the general welfare. There’s just one…
July 3, 2019 · 2 min read
Deuteronomy 20 – Run the Risk
For the most part, we Americans are creatures of comfort and ease. It’s part of our mentality and our expectation…even in our spiritual lives. We…
June 26, 2019 · 2 min read
Deuteronomy 19 – Justice
Justice is a key component for any civilization that hopes to survive and thrive. It’s desired by those who have been wronged and dreaded by those…
June 19, 2019 · 2 min read
Deuteronomy 18 – All Roads Do Not Lead Home
“All roads lead to God.” “I believe God in my own way.” “All religions are basically the same.” “Who’s to say this belief is right and that belief is…
June 12, 2019 · 2 min read
Deuteronomy 17 – No One is Above the Law
“No one is above the law.” This statement is cliché and almost laughable in this day and age. High officials regularly navigate around the law, gang…
June 6, 2019 · 2 min read
Deuteronomy 16 – Replace Your Attitude with Gratitude!
Ok. I’ll admit it. I can be a whiner and a complainer. I don’t like this about myself, but it’s true. It’s too easy for me to complain about all the…
May 29, 2019 · 2 min read
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