When life is falling apart around me, it’s so easy to complain and feel sorry for myself. It’s easier to gripe and resent than to praise Yahweh and look for the blessings. Who wants to do that??? And why? Well, there is a method, really a cycle. We know it Read more
“Blessed are the poor is spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matt. 5:3) Poor in spirit. I used to think that meant poor in spirit so poor in the physical realm. The blind. The deaf. The lame. Not so. Poor. Pauper. Public beggar. So poor that they can Read more
We all know that Yahweh provides. He provides the weather. The shelter. The opportunities. The food. The blessings. And whatever else we can think of. He also provides stamina. Strength. Peace. Shalom. Not because we want it. Not because we need it. Not because we think about it. Not because Read more
Did you know that this command originated in the book of Leviticus? Nestled in verse 18, it says, “thou shalt love thy neighbour as theyself:” (KJV, unless otherwise stated). It’s mentioned again three times in Matthew (5:43; 19:19; 22:39) quoted by Yahshua. And again in Mark 12:31. Paul mentions it Read more
Wouldn’t it be nice to know what’s going to happen before it does? I mean the little things in life. Before the pot of spaghetti sauce hits the floor. Before the sink of water overflows from a drainage problem. Before the washing machine breaks down. You know, a warning, something Read more
Everyone is familiar with the Virtuous Woman of Proverbs 31. She is the ideal woman-type who is well-rounded in character, personality, and productivity. I often think what the Proverbs 31 Woman would be in modern times. Her candle – though maybe no longer a candle – doesn’t go out. Questions… Read more
When life swamps me and I feel like I’m barely above water, I wonder how the Virtuous Woman of Proverbs 31 did it. I really do. Looking back, I’ve planned and worked to stay ahead and still I find it almost too challenging to stay afloat after Sukkot. What am Read more
I don’t know how it goes with you, but with me, when life rains upon me, it pours. When life gets busy, I feel so busy that it’s hard to slow down. Sometimes I’m up and running and wondering when I’ll have time to do this or that. It can Read more
I never really gave it miuch thought. Actually, I would most likely conclude that therapy is a modern concept, not a Scriptural one. while there is no “direct” instructions about therapy in the New Testament/Covenant, I was rather surprised to find the Greek word utilized in a passage, Matthew 17:14-21, Read more
Mental issues are hard to deal with. It’s a fact. What’s harder is the trauma that set it in motion. How do we think we heal? We think that if we talk about our problems over and over again, we will be set free. It doesn’t work like that. What Read more