Monthly Archives: September 2014
The Last Song – Ha’azinu – Sept. 27
When I was growing up in the ‘80s there were songs that defined the thoughts of my heart. Songs like The Piano Man by Billy Joel, 5150 by Van Halen, and I Still Haven’t Found What I ‘m Looking For by U2. I was a teenager looking for answers and these musicians were putting words […]
Continue readingIsrael & The “Nakba” – Nitsavim & VaYelech – Sept. 20
I was listening to a speaker recently talk about the great “Nakba” that happened in 1948. According to this man’s theology the nation of Israel is complete history and Israel has no future in God’s plan. The Arabic word “nakba” means catastrophe. For Muslims around the world the establishment of the State of Israel was […]
Continue readingThe Blessing of Obedience! – KiTavo – Sept. 13
In this week’s Parasha (Torah Portion) God commands the children of Israel to bring the firstfruits of the produce of the Land and rejoice before Him (Deut. 26:1-11). These first eleven verses of the Parasha contain very specific instructions for the Israelites when they enter into the Land of Promise. God commands them to take […]
Continue readingScandal of Grace – KiTetse – Sept. 6
The beauty and mystery of the Word of God never cease to amaze me. A verse in the New Testament that I have struggled to understand for many years states the following: If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask and God will for him give life to […]
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