Last week, I confronted myself and asked, “Why should I help out at Mid-Valley Fellowship?” The resounding answer shocked me a bit, but also woke me up to a distinct directive, “Because I asked you and you are willing.” From that moment forward, Yahweh has instilled a new kind of awesome fear into my life,…
Author: MVF Silverton
The Competition
Why do human beings have strong inclinations towards competitive contests? The drive draws many into all-out competitive contests like wrestling, football – and even war. Football is appealing today as a modern surrogate for war in our culture. Guys can’t watch a game without picking one side to identify with and root for, psychologically and…
How’s Your Faith?
Have you ever asked the question, “Where is Yahweh?” Maybe you have asked this question due to the trials you are facing. You don’t mean to ask the question and you might even feel like the question itself is blasphemy, but yet the thought is there. Maybe you are tired of this world’s corruption, the…
The Real Estate Deal
Chayay Sarah, The Life of Sarah B’reshiyt (Genesis) 23:1 – 25:18 Melekim Alef (I Kings) 1:1-31 Matthew 2:1-23; 8:19-22; 27:3-10; Luke 9:57-62; John 14:1-31; Hebrews 11:13-16; 1 Corinthians 15:42-58; Philippians 2:1-11 Have you ever known anyone to enter into a contract to buy a property with a shady seller? A real estate deal can turn…
What’s in a Testimony?
VaYera brings focus to three heavenly beings who visited Abraham. Many believe that these persons were a reflection of Elohim. And that, Yeshua the Messiah revealed a part of Himself by showing His intent to dispense judgment towards those who chose sin, but to provide promise and hope to those who faithfully follow. However in…
Let’s Laugh a Little!
Vayera: And He appeared. B’reshiyt (Genesis) 18:1 – 22:24 Melekim Bet (II Kings) 4:1-37 Matthew 25:34-40; Luke 2:1-38; 17:26-37; John 3:16-21; John 16:19-24; Jacob/James 2:14-24; 2 Peter 2:4-11; Hebrews 6:13-20; 11:13-19; Rom 9:6-11; Galatians 4:21-31 You’d have thought I’d been in dental school training, I was always so down in the mouth. The last time…
Belief is Half the Battle!
Have you ever been made uncomfortable, to the point of making a serious change? Most people continue in life doing the same things they have always done, until something drastic comes along such as death, divorce, getting fired from your job, war, or a major illness or injury. It’s at these times, that change is…
What Advantage?
Lech Lecha – You Go Out B’reshiyt (Genesis) 12:1 – 17:27 Isaiah 40:27 – 41:16 Matthew 1:1-17; John 8:51-58; Acts 7:1-8; Hebrews 7:1-19; 11:1-12; Romans 3:19 – 5:6; Galatians 3:1-29; 5:1-6; Colossians 2:11-15 Note from Klug’s Korner: If you would like to read more readings in the New Testament than just the one or two…
When Violence Takes Hold
Back in the day, before Yeshua changed my heart, I had a temper problem. Even though I was small in stature, I would fearlessly oppose anyone or anything that stood in my way. That temper showed itself many times. When at home, I fought my brothers. And when at school, I would fight anyone who…
The Walls of Salvation
Noach (Noah, Rest) B’reshiyt (Gen) 6:9 – 11:32 YeshaYahu (Isaiah) 54:1 – 55:5 MattitYahu (Matthew) 24:36–46, Kefa Alef (I Peter) 3:18–22 Inside the walls of his home was no longer safe. Hamas was breaking down doors murdering, raping, and butchering their victims. The young man jumped inside his car to find that wasn’t safe either. …