Category Archives: Jewish History/Culture

Cutting Corners: Five Thoughts on Generosity

Cutting Corners: Five Thoughts on Generosity
Throughout scripture, one way God provided for the poor was to allow them a place to gather food. The Israelites were instructed to leave the “corner” of their field uncut so that those less fortunate could glean there. Furthermore, when you harvest the produce of your land, you are not to harvest all the way…
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Just because He said so

Just because He said so
How do we react to God when He gives us instructions we don’t like or don’t understand? For me, I know it’s easy to be a little sloppy in the execution because I’m not sure I’ve bought into the importance. Since I don’t understand the purpose, my heart isn’t really in it. Like pray without…
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Hot, cold or lukewarm?

Hot, cold or lukewarm?
“So, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I am about to spit you out of my mouth.” Revelation 3:16 How would you describe your spiritual state? Jesus addresses the condition of the church in Laodicea in His letter to them in Revelation. And it wasn’t good. He said because they weren’t either…
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Does God laugh?

Does God laugh?
There is an elementary school down the street and the sound of children’s laughter regularly fills my patio. It makes me smile. Laughter attracts laughter. It’s contagious. I have a friend that is a kid magnet. Every time a group gathers, we will find him buried with kids that are giggling with delight. Children know…
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