It’s probably a little bit strange, but one of the impressions that has been circling around in my mind while I have been re-reading these chapters in Deuteronomy – chapters that are full of laws that I can not really understand and actions that seem so brutal and harsh – is the underlying and overriding…… Continue Reading
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Lesson 8 – Introduction – Nov. 4 – 11 Deuteronomy 12 – 26
A brand new culture right in the middle of a hostile and pagan environment. What would it be like? What would set them apart from the other nations? Where would the ideas come from? Isn’t it totally amazing that God in His mercy didn’t leave His people to flounder when it came to many areas of…… Continue Reading
Lesson 7 – Sharing an Insight
The emphasis is usually on love, but Moses said “love and serve the Lord your God with all your heart”. It was a surprise to find that the word “serve” has 15 different definitions in the dictionary. The more I thought about it, the more I was intrigued by the question, “what does it mean…… Continue Reading
Lesson 7 – Intro – Oct. 28 – Nov. 4 Deuteronomy 11
How to prevent memory loss and dementia is a topic that is of real interest to many people these days. Regular exercise, learning a new language or skill, doing puzzles that require logic, meditation, and reading are some of the ideas that appear regularly in all kinds of magazines, as well as in the media. …… Continue Reading
Lesson 6 – Sharing an Insight
“And now, child of mine, what does Jesus ask of you? He asks that you stand in awe of your Heavenly Father, the LORD your God, and live in a way that demonstrates your love for Him. There are people all around you who have needs that you could meet in kindness, mercy, forgiveness, encouragement,…… Continue Reading
Lesson 6 – Introduction – Oct. 21 – 28 Deuteronomy 9 – 10
There is something so wonderful about a sermon that moves you to a new understanding or a deeper appreciation of the wonders of our God. It doesn’t happen every Sunday in church and it doesn’t happen every time that you listen to one of your favorite preachers, does it? It is not even the top priority…… Continue Reading
Lesson 5 – Sharing an Insight
There’s a great little booklet called “My Heart – Christ’s Home” in which the author, Robert Munger, pictures our heart as a home. As Christ walks through from room to room, the owner has the chance to look at what is really in his heart and finally what he has hidden in the closet. Jesus, so…… Continue Reading
Lesson 5 – Introduction – Oct. 14 – 21 Deuteronomy 7 – 8
If only we could hear the tone of voice that Moses used as he spoke to the people. Was it loud or soft, calm and firm or urgent and passionate? Did he stand quietly behind the podium or did he pace back and forth? Where were other leaders and where were the children? Studies tell us that…… Continue Reading
Lesson 4 – Sharing an Insight
Good communication involves filtering what you hear through the screen of what you know about the person speaking. When my friend makes an observation about something personal, I can choose to hear it as criticism or helpful information. If I am wise, I will remember to use the filter of her consistent and loving friendship…… Continue Reading
Lesson 4 – Introduction – Oct. 7 – 14 Deuteronony 6
A new start. It might be at the beginning of a new year or simply the day after your birthday. It might be a new job or a new school. It might be the result of a decision that you made at camp, at church, or simply on a walk with a friend. Or it…… Continue Reading