A couple weeks ago I was pondering two Bible stories and had some thoughts about them I’d like to share. I feel there is an important lesson to be learned from each of these. The first story is about Balaam. I’ll start by giving a brief re-cap of the Balaam story, most of which is … More The Real Battle
The other day I was reminded of a neat passage in Colossians. I don’t really have any thoughts to add, just want to share these verses that have been an encouragement to me. I like this passage because it is packed full of admonitions regarding how we should walk as followers of Yahweh. I’ll let … More Colossians Admonition
I recently read a passage in Judges that sparked a few thoughts. The passage is about when Gideon was preparing to fight against Midian. Judges 7:1-7 — “Then Jerubbaal (that is, Gideon) and all the people who were with him, rose early and camped beside ]the spring of Harod; and the camp of Midian was … More Not of Ourselves
Just a couple encouragements relating to Yahshua our High Priest: Hebrews 4:14-16 — “Since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Yahshua the Son of Elohim, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has … More High Priest
As we enter into Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement or Atonements), I’d like to share some thoughts about this day. Let’s start in Leviticus 23… Leviticus 23:26-32 — “YHWH spoke to Moses, saying, 27 ‘On exactly the tenth day of this seventh month is the day of atonement; it shall be a holy convocation for … More Deep Cleaning
As we celebrate Yahweh’s appointed time of Yom Teruah (Day of Trumpets or Shouting), I want to share a few things I’ve been encouraged with as relates to this important day. Let’s start in Leviticus… Leviticus 23:24 — “…YHWH spoke to Moses, saying, 24 ‘Speak to the sons of Israel, saying, “In the seventh month … More Wake Up Call
The other day I read a passage in Joshua 14 that sparked a couple thoughts. The passage is about Caleb’s request for a specific inheritance in the land of Canaan. Joshua 14:6-9 — “Then the sons of Judah drew near to Joshua in Gilgal, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, … More Last One Standing
What is perseverance? Perseverance: “Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.” (Oxford Dictionaries) Perseverance is “sticking with it” — “plowing ahead” — “pressing on.” The New Testament talks a lot about perseverance (1 Tim 6:11, 2 Peter 1:5-8, Matt 24:13). Why is perseverance important? I’ll let Hebrews 12:1,2 speak for itself… … More Perseverance
Deuteronomy 16:14 says, “…you shall rejoice in your feast [Feast of Booths], you and your son and your daughter and your male and female servants and the Levite and the stranger and the orphan and the widow who are in your towns.” Psalm 32:11 says, “Be glad in YHWH and rejoice, you righteous ones; And … More Thinking about Rejoicing
The other day my Dad, brother, and I were discussing the topic of contentment. I’ll start by sharing a passage in Luke 12. This passage is Yahshua’s response to a man that said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.” Luke 12:14-21 — 14 But He [Yahshua] said to him, … More “Skip the Middle-Man”
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