Category Archives: Jewish History/Culture

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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Flourishing Soul

Can reeds flourish where there is no water? Job 8:11 God marvelously designed His creation and within that design are certain requirements for growth. We would not expect to see green reeds thriving outside a very wet environment. Even if the water seems hidden or has recently receded, we know it was there by evidence…
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Sunrise Sunset

Here in California we relish our sunsets, marveling at the beauty as the day’s light slips beneath the ocean. I remember being in Florida and picking a dinner spot on a pier so we could watch the sunset – only to realize that we were facing east! Sunrises and sunsets each have their own beauty…
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Unconstrained Prayer

Are you bold in your prayers? I am … not. But I want to be. God assures us that He will hear and answer when we pray according to His will. But I think that’s the point, right? Praying according to His will. At a minimum, my prayers are greatly influenced by my will. Deep…
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