Don't Shrink Back
As I continue to ponder on the days and times we live in, tonight my mind was drawn to a verse from Hebrews so I began reading... As I read, the last verse of chapter 10 stuck out to me. The bold is not mine - it is how the Complete Jewish Bible has written it. I still struggle with "shrinking back." It is not easy to stand strong at times. These verses should strengthen us all in our resolve to share His Truth and Love with those around us. May these Words inspire you to not
Veil
I appreciate the word veil... It usually means that something beautiful is hidden. When something is "unveiled" there is anticipation to see what will be revealed. This prayer is one we should all desire to pray. We should all want to tear the veil that keeps us from seeing Adonai. O GOD, You are as near as the very air we breath, yet farther than the farthermost star. We yearn to reach You. We seek the light and warmth of Your Presence. Though we say You are near, we are lon
Mundane....
I love routine, and yet I hate routine. Structure is great, until it becomes so predictable that it doesn't allow for growth. It causes people to live in a box. In order to grow, you must stretch the "muscles" of mind, emotions, physical... It hurts. One must plow through the pain in order to be stronger. Here is a Shabbat prayer that gives an idea of how to take a step above routine: TEACH ME, O God, a blessing, a prayer on the mystery of a withered leaf, on ripened fruit so
How well do you know your Bible?
I found out this week that I don't know it as well as I thought... A friend posted this on her FB wall. When I saw it, I knew which ones to eliminate, but the one left - I didn't know it was really in the Bible. And then someone posted the verse that confirmed it - and I admit I was shocked. A friend and I were discussing it later. We also talked about convictions. It was great to talk about how we have so much to learn and that we cannot rely on everything we have been taugh
God Loves Becoming...
A new year... a photo I saw says, "on to 2023" and that is how I feel. Not, "It's 2023 Time to start fresh and new!" Not, "New beginnings are here!" Yes, I believe in new beginnings and making changes. There comes a point, however, that one would love to stop having new beginnings and changes (at least that is my thought right now). I just want to "move on..." My daughter and I were talking the other day and she shared with me that as she was going through photos on her phone
