Matthew 6:31-33 (Yeshua speaking)“Do not worry then, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear for clothing?’ 32 For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” It is easy … More The Only Thing on my Plate
Psalm 57:7-11My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises! 8 Awake, my glory! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. 9 I will give thanks to You, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to You among the nations. 10 For Your lovingkindness is great to the heavens and … More Awaken the Dawn
While reading in the book of Joshua recently, I was inspired by the description of Caleb’s faithfulness. In Joshua 14, when the land of Canaan was being divided among the tribes of Israel, Caleb the son of Jephunneh requested a specific piece of land which had been promised to him 45 years prior. Joshua 14:6-10,13Then … More Followed Me Fully
You might be scratching your head at the title of this post. Let me explain… A while back, I stumbled across something interesting while reading the Shema. Deuteronomy 6:4-9“Hear, O Israel! YHWH is our God, YHWH is one! 5 You shall love YHWH your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. 6 These words, which … More All Your Very
I’ve been pondering the idea of being “faithful with little” this week. Let’s begin with Yeshua’s Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14-30. In this parable, a man entrusts his servants with his possessions before going on a long journey. To the first servant the master gives five talents, to the second he gives two, … More Faithful with Little
A nugget related to last week’s Torah Portion — In Exodus 8, we read about the second plague which Yahweh sent upon Egypt leading up to the deliverance of His people from bondage. In this plague, frogs infested the land on a massive scale. When Pharaoh could take it no longer, he pleaded with Moses … More When There Was Relief
Some thoughts came to me the other day while reading the weekly Torah portion. In Exodus 7-12, we read about the plagues Yahweh sent upon Egypt, culminating with Passover and the redemption of His people from bondage. From the burning bush, Yahweh had called Moses to lead Israel (Exodus 3,4). Moses hesitated, telling Yahweh that … More Wait for the Harvest
Maybe it’s the lessonMore than the thingThe thing is shinyThe lesson stingsMaybe what I learnMatters more than what I gainThough for cloudless days I wishVegetation springs from rain Oh, help me find the hidden lessonBuried under layers of surface-level considerationsCompeting for my attentionMeaning little in the endThe lesson, thoughThe lesson stays, transformsReplenishing from inside out … More “The Lesson” – A Poem
I’ve been reading through the Sermon on the Mount the past few days. Man! Powerful stuff. In my reading, I was freshly reminded of something I need to be reminded of constantly. Matthew 6:7,8 — “And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will … More Before There is a Word
Small bushFlowers, covering thickReds, blues, purplesVibrance on displayUrging admirationOften passed byThere it growsStriking, breathtaking, unnoticed SoundsBirds, breeze, crackling leavesAmbiance pleasantDrowned out by the inner noise of a restless mindBeckoning for an attentive earA gentle whisper from the outsideTo take it in, to pause right hereDesperately it tries to break throughA thick veil of thoughts clouding … More “Breathtaking, Unnoticed” – A Poem
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