Category Archives: Jewish History/Culture

Elohim Chai: The Living God

Elohim Chai: The Living God
My heart and flesh sing for joy    to the living God. Psalm 84:2 Many of us got our first introduction to Hebrew as we watched Fiddler on the Roof and sang along, “to life, to life, l’chaim!” Chai or chay means life and Elohim Chai, or El Chay, is a frequent name of God. It seems in…
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A Harvest of Joy

A Harvest of Joy
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. Psalm 126:5 This passage has been used to teach that there is joy in the midst of grief or that those who have had a hard life will ultimately find joy in the end. Okay, but I’d like to consider another perspective as well. This poetic…
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Lord’s Prayer: Kingdom Come

Lord’s Prayer: Kingdom Come
Your kingdom come,Your will be done,    on earth as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:10 The Kingdom of God is anywhere His righteousness reigns. We are part of the Kingdom when we submit to His authority, living according to His ways. In other words, where His will is done. Almighty God is on His throne and His…
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Lord’s Prayer: His Hallowed Name

Lord’s Prayer: His Hallowed Name
Pray then like this: 'Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be Your Name. This first portion of the Lord’s prayer focuses completely on God, not me - or even us. Jesus taught us to consider God first. Hallowed is an old word that doesn’t get much use anymore. It means to be holy or sacred. The…
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