Category Archives: Jewish History/Culture

Total Surrender

Total Surrender
I just finished Andrew Murray’s book, “Absolute Surrender.” It left me with a deep desire to experience just that, but without a clear path how to get there. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. Surrendering means several different things in our spiritual walk and seems to come in several phases, all of…
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The Privilege of Hospitality

The Privilege of Hospitality
Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.  Hebrews 13:2 This is an oft-quoted verse reminding us about Abraham’s visitation by angelic messengers. Though their identity was unknown to him, he provided for the strangers who then delivered the promise of…
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Receiving Hospitality

Receiving Hospitality
I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. Philippians 4:18 There is a biblical mandate for hospitality and God empowers us to carry it out. But what about receiving hospitality? How we accept hospitality…
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Hospitality and Me

Hospitality and Me
Practicing hospitality is a discipline and a gift, taught and empowered by the Holy Spirit. He gives us eyes to see the need and the heart to embrace those around us. The core of hospitality involves creating an environment for others to belong, and as part of belonging, to have needs met. It can be…
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