Have you ever been to a service where people are calling out for the Ruach HaKodesh (known as the Holy Spirit) to descend on a body of Believers? Many times, it can get loud and even a bit chaotic in their efforts to “call the Spirit down.” Is this supported by the Scriptures? This week…
This week’s political post involves the voting results from yesterday’s gubernatorial race, as well as Oregon state representatives and ballot measures, including the additional taxes that were to be imposed to get more revenue to line more pockets. We are requesting prayer for Rep Ed Diehl to win the primary election against Republican candidate Christen…
Meet Stacie Sanders It’s always a blessing when Stacie leads our worship time. Stacie, and her husband David, have six grown children: Audrey age 30, Beau age 29, Wyatt age 27, Levi age 26, Rory age 25, and Kylee age 25. She found MVF through Rollyn. She leads worship. Stacie hopes to draw closer…
We all know the New Testament story of Rabbi Saul being confronted by the voice of Yeshua when he was determined to destroy “The Way.” Up to the point of this encounter, Saul was a Pharisee of Pharisees. He held a place of honor and was esteemed by those who followed the traditions of men. …
Imagine for a moment that you were part of Israel coming out of Egypt into the wilderness. From sun up to sun down there would have been something to do. In this abundance of necessary cooperation, I’m guessing people who did nothing would not be appreciated. Most likely, these people wouldn’t even be welcomed in…
Meet Shelly Herndon Shelly has three adult children, Ben age 44, Ashley age 42, and Stephanie age 39. She found MVF through a friend, Sandy Babcock, who attended for quite awhile and told Shelly. Shelly was ready to find fellowship, to learn more about Torah at MVF and have opportunities to celebrate the holy days with…
It seems that everyone is searching for God. There is a thirst for something or someone meaningful. Some call on a “higher power” or “personal truth” for their god. Others are turning to AI to fulfill their needs. But, for those of us who follow Yeshua (Jesus), we have come to know God as the…
Meet Jay and Mary Fox Mary has 3 grown children: Heather Skiens age 49, Katie Miles Studer age 45, Kevin Miles age 43, And Jay has 4 grown children: Sterling Fox age 29, Heather Strickland age 30, Kyelynn Fox age 27, and Trisha Fox age 29. Mary heard about MVF through her daughter Heather, and…
I just finished one of my Student Lessons on the color of American politics, and thought I would share an exerpt with you. The Bible does not present a modern political worldview; however, it does offer principles about the purpose of government, the limits of government, the Believer’s relationship to civil authority, Yahweh’s sovereignty over…
Full beards and sidelocks? Is it a gown for a nun or priest? Is it full leg coverings and a hat. Suit and tie? In our quest to look holy do we ignore the deeper meaning of, “be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy’” (Leviticus 19:2). And, by ignoring the deeper meaning,…