Shalini Jebasingh PatrasJan 28, 20212 minWhen I Feel Close to my DestinationDeuteronomy 34 is the end of an era. Nothing like what happened through Moses’ last forty years that was chronicled will ever happen...
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasJan 28, 20212 minThe Most Beautiful Imagery of God's Love.Deuteronomy 33 has one of the most beautiful imagery of God’s care, protection, and love for His children. It is in these verses: Surely...
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasJan 28, 20213 minSomethings About GodDeuteronomy 32 describes God’s faithfulness towards us in the midst of our unfaithfulness. In declaring God’s faithfulness, Moses shares...
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasJan 9, 20212 minNever AbandonedOne of the most common reasons for divorce is abandonment. A couple might be living in the same home, but they may hardly talk to one...
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasJan 8, 20211 minWhen we Walk Away from GodIn Psalm 139:7 David wrote, “Where can I flee from your presence?” after his adulterous affair with Bathsheba. Maybe David understood. . .
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasJan 7, 20212 minThe Fake LifeDeuteronomy 29 is the most wonderful chapter on God’s care for His children, and it has the grimmest warning for those who have...
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasJan 5, 20212 minIs Obedience = Wealth and Health?Deuteronomy 28 is a chapter that at first glance seems to endorse this formula: Obey God = Wealth
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasJan 5, 20211 minThe Intentionally Harmful ParentThere are parents who intentionally cause harm to their children, by physically, emotionally, or sometimes even sexually abusing them.
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasJan 2, 20212 minWill you Visit me in Prison?The Old Testament laws, including the law of tithing does not apply to those who follow Jesus.
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasDec 30, 20201 minA Short Guide to Customer ServiceVerses 13 to 16 of Deuteronomy 25 talks about customer service. Here, we are told not shortchange a buyer by using a smaller measure.
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasDec 21, 20201 minBehavioral Clues of a Christ FollowerWhile Deuteronomy 24 seems like a list of rules to follow, every Israelite understood that the behavior is an outcome of love.
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasDec 17, 20201 minReligion versus FaithDeuteronomy 23 ends with two behavioral appeals that appear counterintuitive to the business community.
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasDec 15, 20201 minA Moral ImperativeHave you ever felt compelled to do something because it was the right thing to do? That is what Deuteronomy 22 is all about.
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasDec 14, 20202 minDo we have God’s favor?Moses never imagined that his words in this chapter, Deuteronomy 21 would signify what Jesus Christ did for us.
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasDec 12, 20201 minFear is a Part of the Human ConditionFear is a God given powerful and natural emotion that is a part of our survival mechanism. But, God did not create us to be governed by fear
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasDec 11, 20201 minCrime and Punishment in National LawsSecond, there is no prison sentence or prison system! This is surprising because the Egyptians and others around the Israelites had a prison
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasDec 9, 20201 minA Good Advice for Pastors and MissionariesIn the first two verses, Moses tells those engaged in priestly duty to not receive any earthly inheritance because God is their inheritance.
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasDec 8, 20201 minLeadership is Obedience, not a Special ElectionIn Deuteronomy 17 Moses addresses one of today’s hot topics: political leadership.
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasDec 7, 20202 minAn Introduction to the Story of Your LifeIn the story of our life, it is only the introduction that is covered in our life on earth. The chapters will be written in eternity.
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasDec 7, 20201 minThe Laws of Caring As good as the pursuit of human rights seems in our eyes, it falls short of Biblical ethics.