PerryDox – BeJustAChristian

Biblical truth standing on its spiritual head to get our eternal attention.

Deuteronomy 26:12-15 – Praying through the Bible #61 – A Prayer of Religion Done Right

| May 8, 2013

True religion always puts God first, and when we put God first, we help others. God commands His people to use His blessings as blessings. The blessed are not fortunate because they are blessed, but because they give blessing to others. Religion has never been about God only, or sacrifices for the sake of sacrificing, […]

Deuteronomy 26:1-11 – #60 Praying through the Bible – A Prayer of Total Dependence

| May 2, 2013

Many things are beyond my comprehension, but one of the most simple is fully grasping how totally dependent upon God I am. Intellectually I know it, but I can get so busy working and providing for my family that I don’t think about it. How easy is it to think when I look at my […]

Deuteronomy 21:1-9 – #59 Praying through the Bible – A Prayer for Innocence Among Murderers

| May 1, 2013

Around 40% of all murders in the USA go unsolved. That’s 6,000 murders per year where the authorities are unable to bring closure and justice. No doubt these numbers vary yearly, and city to city. No doubt such is a stain on the moral standing of a nation and a destroyer of hope among the […]

Deuteronomy 9:26-29 – Praying through the Bible #58 – A Prayer of Reminding

| April 26, 2013

Not all memories are good memories, but even the bad ones can be good. At Trunnel Elementary School, in Louisville, KY, I had just won the “Most Improved Reader” Award – two tickets to the upcoming skating party given in honor of all the award winners. Immediately I invited my best friend, Paul Dean. The […]

Deuteronomy 4:1-8 – Praying through the Bible #57 – A Prayer that Reveals God

| April 25, 2013

If others do not know our God and all they know is what they see and hear from us, what would they think they know about the God of the Bible? What rules would they think this Righteous One has revealed as to how we should live? What kind of God do we reveal? According […]

Deuteronomy 3:23-29 – Praying through the Bible #56 – A Prayer for a Second Chance

| April 20, 2013

God cannot be put into a box, although we try. “God is only,” “God will always,” “God would never” is too limiting except when affirming God’s holiness (Heb 6.18) which includes punishing sin. Even “God is love” is not “God is only love” or “God is always love.” That last statement is troublesome. Troublesome statements […]

Deuteronomy 31:6,7,23; Joshua 1:6,7,9,18; 10:25; 2 Samuel 10:12; 1 Chronicles 19:13; 22:19; 28:20; 2 Chronicles 32:7 – Be Strong and Courageous

| December 30, 2012

Biblical courage has at least three characteristics: 1) God Given – not self-derived; 2) God Strengthened – there when needed; 3) God Controlled – does not produce pride, instead it produces humility.

Deuteronomy 6:5 – A Deuteronomic Love – Love the Lord

| September 11, 2011

Deuteronomy 6:5 HCSB – Love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. As often is the case with English, “love” is too broad and unspecific at times. Therefore let’s look at love from a different perspective – Deuteronomy. Do a word search and you find […]

Deuteronomy 1:17 – Proactive Listening

| June 10, 2011

Everyone, at some time in their lives, finds themselves in the position of listening. Some listening is designed for nothing more than allowing the speaker to “sound off” or “think out loud.” Afterwards, even without you saying anything, they conclude with, “Thanks for listening.” Some listening goes beyond that where the speaker ends by saying […]

Deuteronomy 1:34-44 – Repentance Without Consequence

| May 25, 2011

Repentance without consequence is what we all want. Repentance without having to reap what we have sown sounds wonderful and looks forward to the future. Yet that is not God’s way. How many more would confess if they knew there would be no consequence? Is the reality of our sin heavier because of the consequences? […]