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Blessing for Firsts

Blessing for Firsts
The Jewish tradition of blessings has one for almost every imaginable occasion. The Shehecheyanu is the blessing for firsts. Traditionally it is used for first occasions after the start of a new year. It can also be for a first of a religious occasion.  Baruch atah, Adonai Eloheinu, Melech haolam, shehecheyanu, v’kiy’manu, v’higiyanu laz’man hazeh. Blessed…
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My Nativity … And Yours

My Nativity … And Yours
Do you have a nativity crèche that comes out this time of year? I’d love to see a picture. I have two – one has been handed down through the family and the other is an olive wood carving from a trip to Bethlehem. They are both very traditional but neither look much like that…
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God’s strange provision

God’s strange provision
God rescued His people from Egypt and led them into the wilderness. They were hungry while in bondage, never having enough. But God took them out and provided for them. They were able to eat their fill. But how He provided looked very unfamiliar. God gave them something they didn’t even recognize, manna.  Manna literally…
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Tidings of Comfort and Joy

Tidings of Comfort and Joy
Many of our hymns and Christmas carols contain great theology. Singing them reminds us of who God is and what He has done. God rest ye merry gentlemen, let nothing you dismay, Remember Christ our Savior was born on Christmas Day, To save us all from Satan’s power when we were gone astray. O tidings…
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