In the Greek version of Esther, found in the Apocrypha, there is a letter – an “Executive Order” – written by King Artaxerxes. Give it a read, substituting the names of current political figures.
Continue reading →When I first got a computer, I remember spending hours playing a game called Lemmings. Lemmings are little rodents that have a tendency to move in groups, and are known for walking en masse into the sea and drowning. The … Continue reading →
Nothing – absolutely nothing – will destroy my faith in Jesus or my hope in Him for salvation. When I was awakened to the Hebraic roots of my faith, this is the one thing that I determined was unshakable.
Continue reading →The 119th Psalm may well be the most extraordinary of the collection. As you read through this most precious Psalm, realize that every portrayal and description of Yah’s words of instruction – His Torah – are vivid images of Messiah Yeshua.
Continue reading →Have you ever felt as if you didn’t quite have enough faith? Yeshua’s (Jesus’) disciples once came to Him with the request, “Increase our faith!” (Luke 17:5). A father with a son in dire need of healing cried out to Yeshua, “Help my unbelief!” (Mark 9:24).
Continue reading →Over the past several years I have come to love and appreciate the Mi Kamocha. No, this is not something served up from the coffee bar in the church lobby on Sunday mornings. For those new to Hebraic worship, Mi Kamocha is … Continue reading →
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was a twentieth century American civil rights leader. As a Christian minister, Dr. King used non-violent civil disobedience as a means to advance the cause about which he was so passionate. Unfortunately some of his opponents did … Continue reading →
Over the past couple of weeks the Torah portions have described the plight of the Israelites in Egypt, the mission of Moses and an account of the ten plagues. This week’s reading concludes with the instructions for the Passover and … Continue reading →
The Ma Tovu prayer is found in the Siddur (Jewish prayer book, from the Hebrew word meaning “order”) at the beginning of the Sabbath service. It is traditionally recited upon entering the synagogue or other place of worship.
Continue reading →According to a recent Barna Group poll, about 1 in 5 Americans claims to have read the Bible through from start to finish. Many who have done so follow a Bible-reading schedule that will take them through the Bible in … Continue reading →
