This coming Shabbat the Jewish people all over the world will be reading the section of the Torah known as “Lech Lecha” or “Go Forth”. Beginning in Genesis 12, we read such highly impactful scriptures on walking with God and faith. In Genesis 12,
Helper Wanted: Only Warriors Need Apply
In today’s modern culture, even among believers in Yeshua, there is a lot of discussion about the roles of men and women. With this in mind, I wanted to write a little bit about one of the least discussed and
Why do we celebrate Simchat Torah?
The movie “Fiddler on the Roof” gave Jews around the world a catchphrase that could explain Jewish culture in a nutshell: “There’s a blessing for everything!” Likewise, the Jewish calendar is filled with feasts and celebrations for just about everything,
The Difference Between Experiencing God’s Presence and God’s Glory
A group of people had just finished a worship service. As they exited the sanctuary where they had gathered I overheard their comments. I heard one person say “G-D surely was here today.” Another said, “I totally felt the Spirit
Understanding the Jewish Holidays: Living Rhythmically with God
Celebrating Shabbat with your family during the High Holy Days – From Rosh Hashana all the way to Simchat Torah is a glorious and exhausting season. And much like the end of summer into the new school year, or from
Yom Kippur and the Red Thread Cover-Up
The news media is filled with stories about conspiracies and cover-ups. Every front page of every newspaper, news magazine, or news website is filled with articles and videos of political intrigue. This president said this to that president. This prime