The outdoor air last night could not have been more pleasant; not one degree too hot or cold. Our cat Pebbles came up and cuddled with me on the hammock chair. Amber, our dog, was ever-available for complimentary pets per her usual arrangement (how can anyone resist that face?). Birds were chirping. Crickets were cricketing. … More Simple, Ordinary, Profound Moments
I was very blessed by this recent interview between Gavin Ortlund and his dad, Ray Ortlund, both of whom I consider to be devoted, faithful Christian men. Pursuing enjoyment in life is a part of stewarding the precious years God has granted us on this earth. Yahweh did not imbue His creation with good things … More Enjoying Life: Reflections of Faithful Christians
Over the years, I have accumulated a collection of podcasts that I find spiritually edifying, thought-provoking, helpful, interesting, or all of the above. Here are my recommendations: CompelledHosted by Paul Hastings. Seasonal podcast where Christians share raw testimonies of how God has worked in their lives. Uses an immersive storytelling format. Inspiring and impactful. Two … More My Podcast Recommendations 2025
Happy Shavuot (Feast of Weeks)! When this feast rolls around every year, I often find myself asking, “so what is this day about again?” Of the yearly appointed times, Shavuot holds a unique place as the only single-day pilgrimage festival. While I see a clear theme of redemption in the Passover season, I find it … More A Pivotal Moment
During a discussion around a campfire last Shabbat, something was said that made an impression on me. It got me reflecting on a shift of mindset that I think is needful in my own life. I will do my best to capture what has been stirring in my thoughts this week. Let’s begin with the … More Your Kingdom Come
As we enter into the season of Yahweh’s fall feasts, it is on my heart to share about two ministries my family and I are excited about. I am inspired to see how Yah is moving in different parts of the world, and I feel these ministries are doing work worthy of support. Fellowship In … More Two Ministries Worth Supporting
I recently listened to an episode of The Porch Live podcast titled “Prescription for Conflict,” which can be found here: The Porch Live – Prescription for Conflict. I highly recommend giving it a listen. There’s a lot of good stuff in there. During the message, the speaker made a point about conflict resolution that I … More Own Your Part
Hebrews 10:23-25Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; 24 and let us consider how to stimulate [provoke/spur/stir up] one another to love and good deeds, 25 not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near. Last weekend my family and … More Stir up One Another
The book of Proverbs has a lot to say about the importance of diligence and hard work. For example… Proverbs 10:4Poor is he who works with a negligent hand, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. Proverbs 21:5The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage, But everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty. Proverbs 6:6-11Go to the ant, O sluggard, observe her ways and … More A Time to Work, A Time to Rest
Psalm 37:3-6Trust in YHWH and do good. Dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. 4 Delight yourself in YHWH, and He will give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to YHWH, trust also in Him, and He will do it. 6 He will bring forth your righteousness as the light and your judgment as the noonday. These verses are … More Cultivate Faithfulness
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