Category Archives: Jewish History/Culture

Not Alone

Not Alone
The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. Genesis 2:18 Levato (or lebaddo) is Hebrew for alone or loneliness. Broken down, it literally means toward itself. It is a situation of inward looking and thinking because there is nothing to draw it outward. Adam was alone. This is the first of man’s…
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Delight

Delight
Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them. (Psalm 111:2) What delights you? I can think of many things that bring me pleasure – a beautiful sunset, the laughter of a child, a feast with friends. These are all wonderful gifts from a God who loves us. But we…
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Ten Commandments: Vows of Love

Ten Commandments: Vows of Love
Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love Him and keep His commandments, to a thousand generations. Deuteronomy 7:9 In ancient cultures, when a covenant was made between two parties, they would write up a summary of what was promised. The ten…
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Unity of the Brethren

Unity of the Brethren
Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.Let the…
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