Shoshana's Garden

The end of October is fast approaching and that means a day that I dislike - Halloween. There is a lot of junk connected to this day. Stuff I really don't want to be a part of. In the last 15 - 20 years there has been a process started by Christians which is the thought that we can "redeem the day." It is the idea that churches host a Harvest Festival or Trunk and Treat so children can enjoy a safe place to have fun dressing up and getting candy. While I understand the though

I realized as I pulled out the Shabbat prayer book this morning that I have not been putting in as many Scripture verses recently. It doesn't mean I have forgotten them. Love them... So, here is one to start the day. Psalm 99:1-4 Adonai is king; let the peoples tremble.He sits enthroned on the k’ruvim ; let the earth shake! Adonai is great in Tziyon; he is high above all the peoples. Let them praise your great and fearsome name (he is holy): “Mighty king who loves justice

The prayer that is in this blog today is a favorite of mine from the Shabbat Prayer book. It covers the basic need of dependence on God, and yet acting in a way that YOU can make the difference. This prayer is exactly what the world needs right now. The world needs people who are fully dependent and trusting a God who cares and loves them, but acting in ways that make a difference. LOVE those around you. Bring JOY to the hearts of those you see. Stop calling others names and

Sukkot is a time to CELEBRATE and REJOICE. It is a time to REMEMBER what God has done for you. He does want to be with you...

I've been reading a book for work called, "Crucial Conversations." It is helpful in understanding how to create dialogue with someone, or...