Are you ready to begin counting the Omer? As we approach Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread, some of the things we do are traditions. But not this one; this is a command: You shall also count for yourselves … Continue reading →
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD , “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11 NIV). This is one of the most well-known … Continue reading →
The Tree of Life Version is a wonderful Bible translation for Messianic and Hebrew Roots believers. It is produced by a team of both Messianic Jewish and Christian scholars and is based on a rich understanding of the Hebraic roots … Continue reading →
Since the November 2016 election my email inbox and my social media feeds have been filled with claims that President Donald Trump has been anointed by God. They cite prophecies, both ancient ones found in the Bible and modern-day pronouncements … Continue reading →
From time to time I am blessed by a letter from my friend Tom that includes a summary of something he has been studying. Tom is a Messianic Jewish believer in Yeshua and is currently incarcerated. This week I received … Continue reading →
I’ve been blessed by Steve McConnell’s music since I first began this walk. At the time, my wife and I owned a local, independent Christian bookstore. We had a good selection of music, and the major distributors like Chordant and … Continue reading →
But You, O LORD, are a shield about me, My glory, and the One who lifts my head. (Psalms 3:3) King David wrote those words during one of the many troubled times in his life. His own son, Absalom, was … Continue reading →
Last year my wife and I went to a local theater for a live performance of “The Cotton Patch Gospel.” It’s a musical by Tom Key and Russell Treyz with music and lyrics by Harry Chapin, based on the book … Continue reading →
In the New Testament narratives, we are often presented with religious leaders identified by the terms Sadducees and Pharisees. Both were part of Second Temple Jewish life in the time of Yeshua, yet they had very different views on certain … Continue reading →
One of my favorite worship songs is “Create In Me A Clean Heart” by the late Keith Green. The words for this song are taken directly from Scripture out of Psalm 51. In fact, the credits on his 1984 album … Continue reading →
