Category Archives: Jewish History/Culture

To be Gracious

To be Gracious
Therefore the Lord longs to be gracious to you, and therefore He waits on high to have compassion on you. Isaiah 30:18 This verse astounds me. The Lord God Almighty LONGS to show me grace. He is waiting and looking for ways to shower goodness and compassion on me. When I let that truth sink in,…
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His Universe

His Universe
The new Webb telescope gives a glimpse of our universe previously unseen by human eyes. The distant galaxies we peer into are but at the fingertips of God. I marvel that God has been enjoying these sights for ages even as they only now come into our awareness. Beyond the stunning visuals, though, is the…
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Stand Firm

Stand Firm
Stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord.   Exodus 14:13 Do you ever feel boxed in? When it seems any direction is the wrong one and you don’t know where to turn?  The Israelites faced that very dilemma as they ran from Egypt. Behind was an advancing army and before them lay an impassable…
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His Presence: My Safety

His Presence: My Safety
The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. Psalm 23:1-2 Having had dogs for many years, I’ve learned to read the body language. They lie down where they feel safe and secure and may roll over exposing their belly when submitting. Sheep, too, will only lie down if feeling…
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