Category Archives: Jewish History/Culture

Hezekiah’s Seal

Hezekiah’s Seal
Hezekiah trusted in the Lord, the God of Israel. There was no one like him among all the kings of Judah, either before him or after him. 2 Kings 18:5 I can hear the shouts of discovery and celebration as this artifact, stored for years after excavation, is finally translated. Maybe there were moments of…
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Alabaster offering

Alabaster offering
The Bible tells us about a woman who, filled with gratitude, emptied an alabaster jar of perfume on the feet of Jesus. This woman had a great debt, a sin debt, which Jesus forgave. She was overwhelmed. The offering she lavished on Jesus was socially unacceptable. She was a sinner and had dared to touch,…
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Talking the Walk

Talking the Walk
These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads.…
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See the ant?

See the ant?
A thin black line of ants marched under the back door and towards the dog’s food. They had been disrupted by the recent torrent of California rain (.02”) and were finding new paths. Fortunately, I caught them early in their trek and simply moved their newly found treasure to the lawn. That kept those busy…
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