Category Archives: Jewish History/Culture

The Dignity of Waiting

The Dignity of Waiting
Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you,    and therefore He exalts himself to show mercy to you.For the Lord is a God of justice;    blessed are all those who wait for Him. Isaiah 30:18 We make much of waiting on God, mostly for answered prayers. He uses that season in our life to grow our faith, build strength, develop character…
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Katartizo: Mending the Soul

Katartizo: Mending the Soul
And going on a little farther, He saw James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, who were in their boat mending the nets. Mark 1:19 The Greek word katartizo means to repair, restore or even to make perfect. It is the word used by the disciples when mending their nets. They understood how…
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He will Never Leave

He will Never Leave
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6 When Moses exhorts the Israelites, he is reminding them not just of God’s presence with them, but of His active work on their behalf. Moses uses azab, we translate leave, and…
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Lament and Giving Thanks

Lament and Giving Thanks
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,    for His compassions never fail.They are new every morning;    great is Your faithfulness.I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion;    therefore I will wait for Him.”The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him,    to the one who seeks Him;it is good to wait quietly    for the…
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