This last Sabbath, my wife and I were privileged to support an effort to unify Hebraic believers. The message was presented by Jimmie Black a musician with a heart for Yahweh. In recognizing the tremendous Light of the World, we worshipped the Name and Power of Yeshua our Messiah. It was indeed a wonderful experience. …
In charismatic circles, “moving in the spirit” typically refers to revival meetings, healing services, and speaking in tongues. It can be sought after to fill a void as well as an affirmation of belief. But according to King David, the moving of the Spirit or Ruach is not limited to an event, but can…
This week, MVF is encouraging you to open your home for fellowship with others. I know this can make some of you rather anxious. You might have questions like what do I do? How can I lead a study? What does fellowship look like? You might even have excuses like my house is too small…
One of the many things I enjoyed in Graduate School was the challenge of gathering knowledge while acquiring critique from a professor who would test my position. This meant I needed to understand more than my personal point of view in order to give an answer, causing growth. The prophet Hosea reminds us that we…
This week I was faced with a dilemma. Do I write on subject that would take more pages than you would care to read or do I pose questions from the Life of Sarah? Obviously since this is a blog, I chose the later. In doing so, I am hoping that you will dig into…
Go forth and leave Abraham! Get out! Can you imagine Abram’s struggle in his flesh and spirit while experiencing a family and culture who stopped worshipping YHWH? I am certain he struggled. Do I leave…
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 sound of a trumpet seems to cut the air like nothing else. Its musical presence can alert, direct, and even pierce the soul. According to Hebrew traditions, the sound of a Shofar can alert warning, be a call to gather, or announce royalty. Whatever the reason may be, the one hearing the blast is…
Like many of you, seeing the assassination of a righteous man this last week, shook me to the core. I had to ask Abba, “Lord You raised up this man to be a giant in the land—a man who challenged souls to live righteously. A man who taught Your commands. Why was his life cut…
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…