Category Archives: Jewish History/Culture

Lessons from the Wilderness: Abraham

Lessons from the Wilderness: Abraham
Wilderness can be a lovely idea but Biblical wilderness is a harsh place. It usually refers to a desert region with extreme temperatures and a scarcity of water. God often uses wilderness in dealing with His people. Since I sometimes find myself in a spiritual wilderness, I want to look at what God has told…
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The Lord is my Shield

The Lord is my Shield
Fear not, Abram, I am your Shield; your reward shall be very great. Genesis 15:1 Where do you seek safety in times of danger? I need to be reminded that I can always find shelter with God, Who is my Shield. Magen, the Hebrew word translated shield or defense, is found frequently in the Bible.…
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Blessing of Thunder

Blessing of Thunder
Your thunder was heard in the whirlwind, Your lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked. Psalm 77:18 On a recent trip to the mountains I was fortunate to experience an unexpected summer storm. The thunder boomed in the forest and the sky occasionally lit up. I sat with the windows and doors open…
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My Dad

My Dad
Hear, my son, your father's instruction, and forsake not your mother's teaching. Proverbs 1:8 The role of a father is to protect, provide, teach and guide. God often uses that title for Himself in describing our relationship with Him. In fact it’s been shown that our first ideas about the character of God are based,…
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