Category: Additional Teachings

Kedoshim or holy ones, is the title of this week’s parsha.  For many, this concept is hard to attain.  We try our best to be holy, but yet find ourselves lacking due to our sinful human nature and DNA.  So why even try to be holy? The obvious response to this question is very practical.  For instance,…

In the world of education, we are often given an exam to test our understanding of certain topics.  Likewise, in trade school, we are also given exams to test our mastery of particular skills.  If we don’t pass these examinations, we must retake the class.  Why?  As a former teacher, I can you that it…

I have been asked how to communicate with friends or family over faith issues countless times.  Typically, those asking are excited about what the Lord has done for them or about new information they have found in Scripture.  But when they approach people with new insights, they become discouraged because their words are rejected.  So…

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…

Devarim (Deuteronomy) 7:12 – 11:25 YeshaYahu (Isaiah) 49:14 – 51:3 Mattityahu (Matthew) 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-13; Ya’aqov (Jacob/James) 5:7-11; Romans 8:31-39 When it comes to rocky relationships, we often seek the root of the problem.  Whether it’s deliverance ministry or a business deal, finding out where the issue first began is where to begin rooting out…

Are you tired of being sick and tired?  Are you tired of fear and anxiety?  There is an answer.  It is found in YHWH. Some might think that the God of Torah or Law is a vengeful God who is constantly condemning His people when they sin. Whereas, Yeshua (Jesus) is the “nice guy.”  But…

Noach (Noah, Rest) B’resheet (Genesis) 6:9 – 11:32 Yeshayahu (Isaiah) 54:1 – 55:5 MattitYahu (Matthew) 24:36-46,  Kefa Alef (I Peter) 3:18-22 Look at the order of the colors of the rainbow over the Sea of Galilee and that of an LGBTQ flag being advertised for sale to be displayed in parades and other events around…

Many of us are taking the time to consider our relationship with YHWH during the Days of Awe and Yom Kippur (Atonement).  Admittedly, it can be hard to reflect and swallow the truth of our actions over the past year in physical and spiritual deeds.  It gets even harder to address our thoughts. With this…