James 2:16 If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? Have you ever been in a conversation with someone and they completely miss the point you are trying to make? They seem to be tracking you, andContinue reading “The Point of the Point”
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The Itch
Deuteronomy 28:27 The LORD will afflict you with the boils of Egypt and with tumors, festering sores and the itch, from which you cannot be cured. I live in fire ant country. For those of you who don’t have the pleasure of these little creatures in your yard and garden, count yourselves blessed. Who knewContinue reading “The Itch”
Bold Claim!
Deuteronomy 20:3-4 He shall say: “Hear, Israel: Today you are going into battle against your enemies. Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not panic or be terrified by them. 4 For the LORD your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.” Can youContinue reading “Bold Claim!”
Music’s Power to Move
Psalm 45:1 My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer. Music has a power to touch us deeply, perhaps more deeply than any other form of communication. There are few things I enjoy more than putting on someContinue reading “Music’s Power to Move”
Really?
Psalm 44:18 Our hearts had not turned back; our feet had not strayed from our path. Have you ever met someone who was oblivious to their own shortcomings? Others can point them out, but they just don’t accept the assessment of others. Or they have chosen to inflict their shortcomings on others rather than faceContinue reading “Really?”
Shaving
Deuteronomy 14:1 You are the children of the LORD your God. Do not cut yourselves or shave the front of your heads for the dead. Have you noticed that culture can shift over time, that those things that used to be taboo have now become normalized in society? When I was growing up, tattoos wereContinue reading “Shaving”
Stink Bombs
Psalm 41:6 When one of them comes to see me,he speaks falsely, while his heart gathers slander;then he goes out and spreads it around. Have you ever entered an elevator or public rest room and were taken aback by the smell? I know this is a bit of an abrupt start to today’s thoughts, butContinue reading “Stink Bombs”
Toxic Things
Deuteronomy 7:26 Do not bring a detestable thing into your house or you, like it, will be set apart for destruction. Regard it as vile and utterly detest it, for it is set apart for destruction. Did you see that news article recently about a cat that jumped into a vat of toxic chemicals inContinue reading “Toxic Things”
Not Unlimited
Deuteronomy 4:2 2 Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the LORD your God that I give you. One of the things I am learning from my new pastor at the church I attend is that things need to be simple for those whoContinue reading “Not Unlimited”
For Us
Deuteronomy 4:1 Now, Israel, hear the decrees and laws I am about to teach you. Follow them so that you may live and may go in and take possession of the land the LORD, the God of your ancestors, is giving you. I watch murder mysteries. I never know who done it before it isContinue reading “For Us”