November 20 @ Deuteronomy 16-19

Deuteronomy 16-19 (NLT)  Discover His heart: He expects us to guide and protect our children Over the years I’ve spent time in large European cities where I have observed very young children on city streets, subways and tourist areas begging for money as the parent or guardian stands by to watch.  These children are mostly treated with disdain by those…

October 23 @ Deuteronomy 4-6

Deuteronomy 4-6 (NLT)  Discover His heart: His commandments guide our steps as we keep our focus on them Having already confessed the fact that I’m a compulsive list maker, I might as well come completely clean.  Some have labeled me the Queen of Sticky Notes, and there is an element of truth to this lofty title.  Surely everyone finds them helpful,…

October 16 @ Deuteronomy 1-3

Deuteronomy 1-3 (NLT link)  Discover His heart: He sometimes waits to answer our prayers to make us stronger There’s nothing I like more than when God says yes to my prayer.  Bring out the brass band, serve the fried chicken and potato salad.  It’s time to celebrate!  When He says no to my prayer, I may have a low day…

October 11 @ Psalm 119

Psalm 119 (NLT link) Discover His heart: He came so that we may live free Psalm 119!  Observations from the longest chapter in the Bible condensed to a short blog? Impossible!  This favorite Psalm of mine is also about my favorite subject – the Word of God.  If that theme isn’t detected in its reading, then somebody isn’t paying attention. …