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…
After spending a few days surrounded by magnificent trees and open skies for Sukkot, I am convinced it is time for the Hebrew Roots community to understand the difference between customs and direct instructions of YHWH. This may hit some personal buttons! But, as our world moves closer to chaos, I’m convinced we all need…
This week Angie and I celebrated our 45th wedding anniversary along the Deschutes River in Eastern Oregon. As we floated down the river, the quiet beauty overwhelmed us. We stopped to listen. When we did, we could “hear” for miles. The study of Ha’azinu means to “give ear.” This of course, would lead us to…
Some of you may be “standing here today” wondering if there is truth. On college campuses truth seems relevant. I’m sure you have heard it said, “I choose to live by my truth and not yours!” Imagine for a moment if this concept was followed in a sporting event. How soon would the game turn…
Biblical pictures are fascinating to me. Why? Because, the pictures show real people struggling with real issues. At the same time, the pictures show victory in the lives of those who learn to overcome by putting YHWH first in their life. In doing so, they set themselves apart from a self-centered cursed life to a…
I am often dismayed to see people flock to ministries promising wealth, miracles, and influence in the Name of God. The attendance numbers are staggering. Loud music along with a stage show entertains, while people wait in anticipation for the “apostle’s” words of encouragement while being reminded to give abundantly so they will receive blessings…
How do we see? For some it would be hind-sight. For others it can be blind-sight. And there are even those who use rose colored-sight. What type of sight does Yahweh want us to use? In my estimation, it’s how we view ourselves, others, and our circumstances that affect our Kingdom vision. Do the pictures…
Have you ever heard someone say, “I only read the Word for my spiritual understanding!” But what exactly does this mean? As sinful humans – do we have the capacity to fully understand the Word? Do we need any help? The Apostle John wrote these words: “In the Beginning was the Word and the Word…
Before I write or speak about a particular topic from our Bible Portions, I reflect on situations that affected me during the week. From there, I like to ask, “what picture examples” are there in Scripture that I can relate to. In the Portions for this week, we see Moses recounting historical moments in…
Greetings MVF Family! Iwill be taking some time off from writing in order to refresh myself. Thank you for understanding. If you are someone who looks forward to this blog, I thought it would be appropriate to share 7 basic rules I like to follow before sharing a Scriptural opinion. If curious, read below! …