Category Archives: Jewish History/Culture

In My Father’s House

In My Father’s House
In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? John 14:2 A young Jewish man preparing for marriage in Biblical times had some work to do. After the engagement had been agreed upon, and with the father’s blessing,…
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Make a joyful noise

Make a joyful noise
Ok, so let’s just get this out right at the beginning – I don’t like to sing. Well, to clarify, I don’t like to sing in front of anybody. I’ll sing in the car or working around home, but in a group I distract even myself. It gives new meaning to a joyful noise. The…
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Be Together

Be Together
Be together. There is strength and wisdom in that instruction. I don’t always recognize that because I’m an introvert and those can be hard words. We are made to be together, to complement each other’s strengths, to encourage and lift up when needed. After the crucifixion, we see that the disciples were gathered together. They…
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What’s your story?

What’s your story?
What is God doing in your life right now? What has He done in the past? I know that sometimes we can’t see until we are much further down the road, but a friend of mine can usually answer that question without a pause. I love that she is constantly aware and reflecting on God’s…
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