Category Archives: Jewish History/Culture

In Church

In Church
Words matter. It seems that our culture is getting fuzzy about the words we use. But words are powerful and convey ideas and truth. Words like “church.” If we are careless about our words, we may be communicating something we don’t intend. I understand that meanings change with time, but I also want to be…
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Resolute

Resolute
Do you have any resolutions? As I was thinking through goals and what I want for the year ahead, I really struggled with making a resolution. It seems that we make these public declarations (for “accountability”) only to break them 3 weeks later. We decide on a target and move that direction until it’s inconvenient. Most…
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Pricey Gift

Pricey Gift
I became a great aunt last week. I love to tease my nephews that I’ve tried to be a good aunt – but now I’ve been promoted and am great. It’s a delight. She arrived right on time in a nice clean and warm environment. Her arrival was marked by good health for mom and…
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In the World

In the World
In the world, but not of it. As Christians we hear that slogan as a rallying cry, trying to keep purity within our hearts as well as within our ranks. The fight is to keep the world out so that we are not dirtied by it. The rebellion of Jewish faithful in second century BC…
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