Category Archives: Jewish History/Culture

Dust from His feet

Dust from His feet
Yosie, the son of Yoezer from Zeredah, said: “Let your house be a meeting place for the wise; cover yourself with the dust of their feet, and drink in their words with thirst.” The idea of being covered with someone’s dust has many implications. It reveals a close proximity and suggests following closely; or sitting…
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Forty

Forty
Forty is a frequently occurring number in our Bible. It rained on Noah for forty days. Moses was on Mt. Sinai for forty days. Elijah went forty days on the single meal provided by God. A generation is considered as forty years and we see the wilderness wanderings lasting that long. The New Testament continues…
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Knowing the Spirit – His work in me

Knowing the Spirit – His work in me
God graciously and mercifully acts in the lives of those who are His. He has redeemed us by the blood of Jesus and the Spirit is at work within us. God invites me to participate in my renewal and transformation, and yet He's the one that does the work. I don’t fully understand that. I want…
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Knowing the Spirit – 2

Knowing the Spirit – 2
Business relationships can have unique challenges due to communication and even politics. Because of my history with the corporate world, a friend with a small business has called me to walk her through some interesting client situations. She affectionately called me her business coach as I helped guide her with her associations. We all have…
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