Joshua 6 – Walls
Walls. They prop up our structures. They give us protection, privacy, and a sense of security. Walls can also isolate us, impeded us, and entrap us. All these functions can … Read more
Joshua 5 – Little Things
“Little things are important.” “It’s the little things that mean the most.” These are sayings most of us have heard all our lives. The reason little things are important and … Read more
Joshua 3-4 – Change and Uncertainty
Everyone struggles with change. Even those who say they like change become stressed if the changes are too quick or too drastic. In Joshua chapters 3-4, we find the Israelites … Read more
Joshua 1 – Some Things Change and Some Things Never Do
In the last movie of the “Matrix” trilogy, there is a line that sticks in my head. There, the character of Morpheus says, “Some things never change, and some do.” … Read more
Deuteronomy 33-34 – A Fitting Epitaph to a Life Well Lived
Celebrities and successful people seem to just spring up out of nowhere these days. The media is full of stories about the latest star or business guru who seem to … Read more
Deuteronomy 32 – A Live Demonstration.
Some things just stick with you. They are indelibly inked on your mind and heart. It might be an event, a realization, a statement, a phrase or an image. Whatever … Read more
Deuteronomy 31 – God Knows You Better Than You Do.
“I know you better than you know yourself.” My teens would bristle every time I said this to them. Yet, with a few exceptions, it was usually true. I had … Read more
Deuteronomy 30 – The Choice Is Yours
Choice. It’s both wonderful and scary. Choice is always there and always available. From the dawn of creation until this very moment, choice has been the canvas on which life … Read more
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 they carry out instructions. If they’re not … Read more