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 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 PatrasDec 31, 20201 minWhat is the ratio of 8000 miles and 5.88 trillion times 93 billion miles?God created our universe that spans more than 93 billion light years and holds eternity. Yet, us living well brings Him more joy than.
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasDec 23, 20202 minSustained ObedienceInstead of being consumed by anger and revenge, Joseph tries to save his fiancé, Mary from public humiliation.
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.
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasDec 7, 20201 minThree Things that Mark your IdentityIn Deuteronomy 14 verses 1 and 2, Moses reminds the Israelites three things that mark their identity.
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasDec 7, 20201 minA Breach of Faith Without knowing God and walking with Him, we can never understand when someone is tempting us to walk away from God.
Shalini Jebasingh PatrasDec 7, 20202 minEat, Be Glad, and Rejoice! Because of Jesus’ sacrifice, we who follow Jesus have the privilege of being in God’s presence, always!