Good Morning “Receivers of EVERYTHING.”  Today we are in Deuteronomy 8.  We live in a country where if you work hard enough you can provide for yourself… right?  Truly working hard honors God, and blessing often accompanies obedience, however; make no mistake it is God who provides.  Scripture reminds us He gives us every breath we take.  Our talents and gifts come from Him.Here Moses reminds Isra...  Read More

Good Morning “Unlikely Tools in Process”.  Today we are in Deuteronomy 7.In the midst of this stark contrast between how God deals with evil nations and how He will reward Israel for her obedience, we find a couple more applications for us to grab on to.  “When the Lord your God brings you into the land you are entering to possess and drives out before you many nations…seven nations larger and str...  Read More

Good Morning “God Fearers.”  Today we’re in chapter 6.Proverbs 9:10 reminds us that “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”  Each time the word “fear” is used in the Old Testament it comes from the Hebrew root word “Yare” and in the New Testament the Greek word is always some version of “Phobeo”.   From this word we get phobia.  Why does t...  Read More

Good Morning “Atoned For.”  Today we are in Deuteronomy 5.”Moses summoned all Israel and said: Hear, Israel, the decrees and laws I declare in your hearing today. Learn them and be sure to follow them.“ Deuteronomy‬ ‭5‬:‭1‬ ‭In today’s passage, Moses instructs Israel concerning God’s commands and exhorts them to listen and learn. Some things never change.   As Moses challenged them, so we too are ...  Read More

Good Morning “Never Forgetting Who God Is”.  Today we are in Deuteronomy 4.  Moses is reminding the nation of Israel of all they have experienced and why.”You were shown these things so that you might know that the Lord is God; besides him there is no other.“  Deuteronomy‬ ‭4‬:‭35‬ ‭NIV‬‬You may remember Gods purpose in hardening pharaohs heart prior to the Exodus.  It was so the full extent of Hi...  Read More

Good Morning “Living With Consequences of Past Sins.”  Today we are in Deuteronomy 3.Imagine for a minute what Moses is feeling here.  He’s faithfully led the nation of Israel, dealt with the frustration of their sin, and brought them The Word of The Lord for 40 years.  The new generation plus Joshua and Caleb are about to take possession of the promise land… but not Moses.  He was not without sin...  Read More

Good Morning “Recognizers That God Establishes Nations.”  Today we are in Deuteronomy 2.As Moses recounts Israel’s journeys it becomes apparent that the Nations that exist, do so as a result Gods hand of blessing, and protection.  Those that have been conquered have been conquered at Gods hand as well.  God promised lands to some like Esau and Lot, and God keeps His promises.Remember He’s the same...  Read More

Good Morning “Learners From Your Mistakes.”  Today we start Deuteronomy chapter 1.In recent years “Self Love”, “Self Care”, “Self Talk”, “My Truth”, me focused movements have gained popularity.  Truthfully we tend towards anything that tells us it’s ok to entertain our selfish, me focused fleshly natures.  We swallow the ideas hook line and sinker because they “feel” good to us.  Among these large...  Read More

Good Morning “Those Trusting God Knows More Than We Do.”  Today we wrap up Numbers with chapter 36.  Judeo-Christianity often gets lumped in with other religions and/or Middle Eastern cultures that oppress women, minimize their rights and treat them as less than.  When it comes to the heart of God concerning women, this could not be further from the Truth.  The One True God is the God who sees.  H...  Read More

Good Morning “Understanders of Gods Expectations.”  Today we are in Numbers 35.  Capital Punishment is a controversial issue in our society today.  Among other reminders, here God is reminding the Nation of Israel that life is required for the taking of life.  Capital Punishment was never our idea.  In fact our nation was founded on Christian values, by largely Christian men.  Dare I say that The ...  Read More

Good Morning “Realizers of Gods Good Gifts.”  Today we are in Numbers 34.Here God gives Moses instructions regarding the boundaries of the “Promised Land”, and instructions regarding its distribution to the 9 1/2 tribes. 9 1/2?  I thought there was 12?  Yes there was, but remember Reuben, Gad and half the tribe of Manasseh liked what they saw on the East, side of the Jordan - before they ever cros...  Read More

Good Morning “Wise Choice Makers.”  Today we are in Numbers 33.After reading the “trip log” of the nation of Israel as recorded by Moses, don’t miss the in your face application for us.  Israel was to drive out ALL the inhabitants of Canaan as they took the “Promised Land”.  God tells them straight up, ”But if you do not drive out the inhabitants of the land, those you allow to remain will become ...  Read More