Category Archives: Jewish History/Culture

My Feet are Lit

My Feet are Lit
Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105 The lamp that David is referencing would have burned a small flame, nowhere near the intensity of a modern flashlight. But it would illuminate enough to show your immediate environment – where you stand and what is a…
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In Every Season

In Every Season
At this age, my friends are scattered across the life stage spectrum. Some are starting families with a newborn in tow and some are caring for aging parents. Some are struggling with health issues while others have begun grandparenting. In the midst of that, a new business or job might be started or possibly their…
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The More Abundant Life

The More Abundant Life
I have come that they might have life and have it more abundantly. John 10:10 Jesus came to give us abundant life. Are you experiencing that life? I admit that many times I would have to answer no. I have received the gift of eternal life, but I don’t always live in the fullness of…
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Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh: The Shadow of His Presence

Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh: The Shadow of His Presence
God loves us and wants to be with us but His presence is a sacred place. When God declared His intention to come and dwell among His people, Moses was given strict instructions in preparing that holy space. The tabernacle was designed with intricate detail according to God’s plan. In Exodus 30 we have a…
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