Category Archives: Jewish History/Culture

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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Thirsty?

Thirsty?
We take cool water for granted. It is at our fingertips most any time and we can drink before we even feel true thirst. Its easy access makes us complacent to how fundamental it is to our health and survival. But in a desert, everything cries out for water – the animals, the people, even…
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We, Together

We, Together
Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? 1 Corinthians 3:16 The you in this passage is plural. You are God’s temple - all of you, you together - are the temple. Let me repeat. That’s one temple – singular. The Spirit dwells in you – all…
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Perfect Fit

Perfect Fit
In ancient times, large structures, like the temple, were built with a blueprint. Those blueprints were very specific; numbering every stone that would be placed. As huge rocks and boulders were cut from the quarry, the destination for each one was already known and preparations were made for exact placement. There was no mass production…
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