How do we observe the Sabbath day? God made the Sabbath for man before he made race or religion, and yet there are so many conflicting idea that surround this one command: "observe the Sabbath day and keep it holy." Although Jews read the same command and the same text from the same God we … Continue reading Free to Rest
Do not be Afraid
Not many of us really understand fear. We know it in part. Certainly those in the bottom floor of the house of America know fear right now. Fear paralyzes mankind. But on the other side of fear is power. But how do we get there? it's not through pushing through the veil of fear in our … Continue reading Do not be Afraid
Moving On
My Father has decided to sell our family home; the house of our childhood, my cocoon. I’m at the time in life where adult children witness parents moving on.
Idolatry
The following is a well stated definition of idolatry. We often forget idolatry exists even today in our generation and our culture. if we live as though it does not exist we are bound to commit the sin of it. Though not in the form of little wooden images, idolatry is an expression and manifestation of … Continue reading Idolatry
no scissors in heaven
Each Torah portion is like a tiny light, when we read the portions with the knowledge of Messiah we turn on these lights week by week. After many weeks, we have many lights, with many lights there is much illumination within our hearts. This week’s Torah portion is out of Numbers 4:21--7:89. The light … Continue reading no scissors in heaven
Recognizing God’s Word
The Word of God has been given numerous times throughout history, always the same word in different forms, always at God’s appointed times. Just as God gives rain in certain seasons so he gives his word during his holy days, when the soils of men’s hearts are soft and receptive. The word of the Lord … Continue reading Recognizing God’s Word
Its all Relevant
Lessons from an Eggplant Does skin matter? Nana told me to peel the eggplant, slice it thinly, the long way, soak it in salt water, and then pat dry before dipping it in flour and frying. So I did. I did everything the way Nana told me...the first time I made it, and it came … Continue reading Its all Relevant
Augustine Confessions
"You prompt us yourself to find satisfaction in appraising you, since you made us tilted toward you , and our heart is unstable until stabilized in you." -St. Augustine "And what, with all this, have I said, my God, my life holy and sweet to me, what can anyone say when speaking of you? yet … Continue reading Augustine Confessions
Rabbi Akiva
Rabbi Akiva a second century sage Said this while standing at the mouth of a well: “who carved this rock?” they said to him, “the water that consistently falls on it every day.” They said to him, “Akiva, did you not read water wears away stones (job 14:15)?” immediately Rabbi Akiva ruled…: Just as the … Continue reading Rabbi Akiva
My Faith Place 