Walk Like An Egyptian?
December 31, 2022
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God’s ways are different from the ways of the world, as Messiah Yeshua explained. So why do we see Joseph, a man of God, apparently
Menu Selection by Forklift
December 24, 2022
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We are quick to proclaim that we can do all things in Messiah Yeshua, and that our God provides for all our needs, but do
What’s Right In My Brother’s Eyes
December 17, 2022
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The problem with offenses is not that they happen, because offenses are simply part of our existence. The problem comes with the responses. Hopefully the
Called in Grace, Sent in Faith
November 5, 2022
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Discouragement happens. We can’t avoid it. We can, however, learn from it. How and what we learn from discouragement directly impacts our effectiveness for the
Bride of the Apocalypse
October 29, 2022
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When it comes to the times and seasons of our Creator, why do we suppose we are more enlightened than previous generations? We look forward
Childish Inclinations and Evil Consequences
October 22, 2022
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So much of life is neither good nor evil, but can be turned either way according to what we choose. The problem is, we would
On the Horns of Redemption
October 14, 2022
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It could be said that the story of redemption is the story of Israel. We who have come into redemption from the nations often miss
National Anthem of the Redeemed
October 8, 2022
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The Bible says the population of Messiah’s Kingdom comes from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. What is it that connects all those
Our Own Personal Famine
October 1, 2022
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We tend to pick and choose our food based on our tastes. That’s not a problem when our tastes coincide with good nutrition, but too
A Heart to Run As One
September 24, 2022
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It’s amazing how quickly and completely we can give our hearts to a significant other, or to a worthy cause greater than ourselves. It’s equally
Wandering Toward A Lineage
September 17, 2022
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How do we know who we are if we don’t know our own story? If we don’t know who we are, then how do we
Cartoon Villains
September 10, 2022
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Do we laugh at caricatures of evil because we don’t believe anyone could really be that bad, or because we don’t want anyone to see
Divine Lapse of Judgment?
September 3, 2022
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On top of all the other hard questions about why things are as they are, how about this: if God knew that it wasn’t good
Chili Pepper Protocol
August 27, 2022
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Chili peppers make food interesting. Aficionados of extremely spicy food have developed an ability to tolerate the hottest of peppers because of the enjoyment they
Even Without Bread
August 20, 2022
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One question we don’t like to ask is, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” Maybe we don’t like to ask it because we
Because I Said So
August 13, 2022
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The Bible says faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of realities not seen. Does “seen” also mean “understood”? If so, then
A Corner on the Beach
August 6, 2022
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We all want to reach the Promised Land of the Messianic Age, when all is made right and there really is peace in the world.
Responsible Unfairness
August 2, 2022
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Why do people continue to hold the Bible up as the definitive authority for life if it is rooted in ancient patriarchy and is inherently
A Form for That
August 2, 2022
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Why would anyone ever submit to all the restrictions and oversight that comes with military service? It’s just not right to the sensibilities of people
Settling for Division
August 2, 2022
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We are bred for conflict, or so it seems. Even in the games we play, are objective is to win at the expense of others.
Sprinkling the Dogs
July 9, 2022
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We love our dogs, but because they are dogs, sometimes they get into things that make them repulsive to us. That’s when they need some
Divine Expectation Management
July 2, 2022
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Life is an endless series of negotiations. Children and parents negotiate their relationships and boundaries, business partners negotiate contracts, social organizations negotiate bylaws, and nations
How God Sorts Out His Own
June 24, 2022
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It’s easy – too easy – to write people off as lost causes when it seems that God is judging them. If it is judgment,
Quail Jerky and the Illusion of Abundance
June 18, 2022
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How much do we trust God? We say we trust in Him, but how much trust do we really have when adversity comes? Maybe a
Coping with Unfair
June 11, 2022
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It is inevitable that we encounter undeserved adversity. That’s been part of human existence for as long as anyone can remember. We can’t eradicate unfairness,
A House for the Lonely
June 4, 2022
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A family should exhibit some degree of cohesion. Family members should look out for one another, encourage each other, and love one another through the
A Map and A Guide
May 28, 2022
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There may be a broad consensus in the world today that humanity has lost it’s way. There is no consensus, however, when we consider where
Awaiting the Great Cosmic Reset
May 21, 2022
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We hear often these days about a “Great Reset” that is needed to correct the economic and other imbalances in our world. That’s not a
A Bride’s Journey
May 14, 2022
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If marriage is a picture of our collective relationship with our Messiah, then we might want to pay more attention to how that relationship is
Unfouling the Well
May 7, 2022
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Our Messiah promises that those who trust Him will receive in their hearts wells of living water springing up to eternal life. He keeps His