Learning From Looking Back

“He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna.” Deuteronomy 8:3 Life’s greatest lessons often come through our most challenging experiences. Like well-worn paths through rugged terrain, our past experiences mark the way forward and shape our understanding of God’s faithfulness. In this profound verse, Moses…

Gratitude that Goes Deep

“When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the Lord your God for the good land he has given you.” Deuteronomy 8:10 Genuine gratitude isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s not about posting aesthetic thankfulness quotes or feeling warm and fuzzy. In the gritty reality of life, genuine gratitude…

Find Purpose in Trials

“Know then in your heart that, as a man disciplines his son, the Lord your God disciplines you.” Deuteronomy 8:5 Life’s trials often arrive uninvited and unwelcome. Like the Israelites facing challenges in their wilderness journey, we, too, find ourselves navigating through difficult seasons that test our faith, challenge our…

Remembering The Faithful God

“And you shall remember the whole way that the Lord your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness.” Deuteronomy 8:2 Life has a way of making us forget. In our fast-paced world, memories of God’s faithfulness can fade like morning mist, replaced by current worries and future…

The Beauty of a New Name

Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with humans and have overcome. Genesis 32:28, NIV The names we carry can define how we see ourselves and our purpose. Some names are encouraging, while others weigh us with shame or regret. But…