Category: Rollyn’s Reads

What event in your life caused you to trust?  Typically, we remember events that cause us to distrust.  For many, the concept of trust is a difficult path to take for various reasons.  And since misery often loves company, we tend to spew our negative story rather than remember the positive one. Events in our…

Yahweh looked and found that mankind had become corrupt and exceedingly violent.  Amid the chaos, a certain righteous man was found—a man that would build a boat to rescue mankind.  Would this man help restore peace on earth?  According to the prophecy of names found in man’s first 10 generations, it would seem so.  It…

Are you ready to begin a new Torah cycle?  Are you excited to have YHWH point out new revelations to you? I know I am.  The other day, I saw something I had never recognized before. I couldn’t believe it. I have studied the Torah religiously for the last 22 years and found myself hesitant…

Imagine you are Israel of old, preparing to go into the promised land.  Your leader, Moses—the guy you knew since birth—the father figure who explained YHWH’s laws to you—the pastor who directed your spiritual life–the leader who made sure physical needs were met, and the general who led you to many victories is not going…

Nitsavim begins with the words, “You stand today, all of you, before Elohim your God.”  Deuteronomy 29:10 What an acknowledgment.  Israel comes before the King of Kings to stand in His presence to accept the call to be a “righteous nation.”  As a body, Israel humbled itself as a nation and as individuals.  “Standing before”…

I was giving a riding lesson to one of my older students the other day and noticed her spirit was seemingly downcast.  Typically, she is an enthusiastic person.  I didn’t say anything until the end of her lesson, at which time I asked, “Are you doing ok?”  That’s when the tears started to flow. The…

Being kind to your enemy seems to be a problem these days.  Typically, when we go to battle with someone, we don’t think about long-term effects.  Considering a relationship with our enemy seems even more peculiar.  Often, we are anxious to destroy or plunder our enemy, so we never have to deal with them again.  …

One of the most favorite verses to quote, from either a secular or Biblical position, is found in the Messiah’s “Sermon on the Mount.”  I believe it has become a favorite for some because it gives a free pass to those who want to ignore poor decisions and not come under judgment.  Maybe you too…

The study of Re’eh means to see or behold.  So, what are we to see, and what are we to behold?  Deuteronomy 11 tells us that we will receive blessings by following YHWH and cursing if we follow any other god. This makes sense in that YHWH is life-giving.  He is spirit, and Spirit gives…

YHWH told Israel that He would send “The Hornet” against their enemies.  (Duet. 7:20) He made this promise to assure Israel that there would be nothing to fear when taking “The Land.”  Hornets, of course, pack a pretty big sting.  So, is Yah actually referring to a hornet that may inflect actual pain against Israel’s…