In Luke 18, Jesus tells a series of short parables centered on prayer. Together, they form a striking contrast between those who ask for help and those who rely on themselves. A widow begs for justice. A religious man thanks God for his righteousness A sinner pleads for mercy. A rich man asks how to enter eternal life. A blind beggar asks to see. The … Continue reading The Widow, the Pharasee, the Rich man, and the Beggar- Luke 18
What are the rocks in your life? Maybe God calls us to work at removing obstacles in life like rocks in a garden and he wants us to do it ourselves; maybe He wants us to fight against things that are buried in our hearts and past, which prevent growth and life from springing up.
Today is Shabbat Mevarchim- “the Shabbat when we bless.” On the Sabbath before the start of a Jewish month/new moon, a blessing is recited to usher it in. Why, i mean why bother blessing the new month, before the new moon? Don't we bless and pray every Shabbat? Picture this: every day you wash the … Continue reading Shabbat Mevarchim
The world around me without glasses or contacts is a foggy night, a blurry, desert mirage. I feel vulnerable, helpless and ignorant when I can’t see. Years ago I had an eye doctor who called me, ‘the village blind girl’. It doesn’t always occur to me, because I have corrective lenses, I’ve accepted my condition … Continue reading Blind Bartimaeus
Oh Lord prepare my heart today, To search your will; and see your face To walk among the shifting sands Of changing minds and feeble hands Gird up my loins; teach me to stand Among the waves; and mountain peaks Where waters scarce and hopes are bleak The work of cleansing must be done Sort … Continue reading Battlefield
The book I am using as a guide through a 21 day Daniel fast. I am starting this fast one week from yesterday. This will be my second time on this fast. I hope to be more disciplined on this fast then previously. Fasting was and is used as a means to humble and purify … Continue reading The Daniel Fast
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