How many of you appreciate the pictures created by Torah? To me, they are tremendously revealing, capable of directing our modern lives in areas of dedication, honor, and trust. Needless to say, this week’s Torah portion does not let us down. The picture I was drawn to this week was that of Rebecca and…
The Hebrew word Hineni (הנני), means “Here I am!” The letters within the word are Hey, Nun (2x’s) and Yod. Which creates the picture of “behold life, behold life from the outstretched hand”. Are you ready to join the ranks of Abraham, Moses, the Prophets & Yeshua? When God called out to Moses from the burning…
Get up and leave? As I write this blog, I realize that this coming Sabbath our world will be different. As our choices have been laid out before us, it will be a world where lawlessness continues to raise its ugly head leading us toward complete abandonment of the Holy One. Or, we will…
Many of you have studied the Torah portion called Noach for some time now. Most likely you have underlined your favorite verses preparing to share them with others. But have you ever just thought about why Yahweh chose Noah? The text tells us, “Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord.” But what is…
As we come to a close for YHWH’s Feast Days 2024, what would you say has been the most valuable blessing for you? For many, it’s the opportunity to be in The Word. But what does this look like? What does it truly mean to be “In” the “Word.” During the Sukkot season, groups gather…
Yom Kippuriym – Day of Atonements Vayiqra (Leviticus) 16:1-34; 18:1-30; B’midbar (Numbers) 29:7-11 YeshaYahu (Isaiah) 57:14 – 58:14; Matthew 25:31-46; Romans 3:21-26; II Corinthians 5:10-21; Colossians 1:9-29; 2:6-15; 3:1-17 Covering our bodies with clothing is an essential task we do at the start of every day. With the work I do, covering myself protects my…
Big Rocks are awesome. You’ve seen them—the monster rocks that no person or persons can move. When I see them, I naturally want to climb to the top, stand on it, look around, and listen. Do you ever get that feeling? The study of Ha’azinu means to “give ear.” This, of course, would lead us…
Recently, I found myself struggling with arguments sent to me. In hearing them, I started to see two common denominators in the argument. There was a consistency in how people were viewing a problem. The first point of view was found in the belief that any person who had a different opinion was evil. The…
Many of us are intrigued about prophecy in these end times and want to learn more. Many of us have come to understand that the fall festivals of YHWH (Lev 23) are prophetic and they are rehearsals of the Messiah’s second coming. We have found teachers to say that the festivals in the Law of…
Have you ever reached the end of your rope? Maybe you wanted to tell someone, but have bottled it up until you just can’t hold it in any longer. Finally, you burst out, “I need help.” You aren’t alone. It’s ok to share what is going on in our lives. And it’s also good to…