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Merciful Truth

The Jewish King, Solomon, provided us with the book of Proverbs.

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Say Yes to the Dress

For those of you who are not familiar with “Say Yes to the Dress,” it is a T.V program in which those who are going to be brides search for the prefect wedding dress, often bringing a crowd of family…

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Ignoring a Problem Doesn't Make it Go Away

One day while in a group for believers someone said she wanted to share some advice about the problem of sex trafficking that was being lighted in the news and…

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Lord, Lord, Have We Not...?

There is a very interesting and also troubling passage about the judgment at the end of the world.

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Guilt by Association

“The Lord your God will cut off before you the nations you are about to invade and dispossess.

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Save Your Body for Your Spouse

I have often heard people say things like “Save your body for your spouse.” I think believers in Yeshua would agree that this concept seems Biblical, and in a…

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Struggling with Shame

A lot of people struggle with shame. It can be hard to be hopeful regarding one’s relationship with God while feeling full of regret.

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Love is Enough

It is very easy to make errors in theology while trying to avoid errors in theology.

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Why Do We Sin?

Many believers in Yeshua want to do well but don’t always do it as well-meaning as they are.

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Maybe Self-love Isn't the Root Problem with Sin

Growing up as a believer in Yeshua I noticed was common for religious teachers to present love for self as being the core cause for sinful behavior and…

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The Love of God Compels Us

We are saved by God's love for us and in turn our love for God draws us to follow Him.

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Is Our Focus Wrong?

I cam across the statement found on the business website of Tony Robbins, “The biggest mistake most businesses make is falling in love with their product or…

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Fear in Context

Too often we let fear over minor matters dictate your response to your circumstances without much thought.

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God Says

God says “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit inside you; I will take the stony heart out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.” Ezekiel…

One Wrong Turn

I have a pretty long commute to work and since it is over an hour it is easy to get a bit brain numb and drive without thinking that much about where I am going much as long as I am on a familiar…

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No God is Not in Control

Whenever something heinous or stupid happens unexpectedly I often hear believers in Yeshua say “God is in control” as a way to offer hope and comfort to others.

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Is There No Need to Defend Yeshua in the Israeli Defense Forces?

Although it is well known that there are some very mixed feelings about Messianic Jews, those who serve in the Israeli Defense Forces don’t seem to have faced as much negativity from their peers as…

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Guilt by Association

“The Lord your God will cut off before you the nations you are about to invade and dispossess.

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Make the World Better While You Shop

When we are shopping for groceries and other items we need the main thing on our minds besides getting what we want would probably be making sure we get it at the best price possible.

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How to Pick a Date

“Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her (Ruth), ‘My daughter, shall I not seek security for you, that it may be well with you?

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Body Positivity - Unlearning from the Media

We have all seen it, advertisements of varies types promising a better-looking body by reducing winkles, excess body fat, and removing grey hair.

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Are There Conditions for Unconditional Love?

What comes to your mind when you hear the words unconditional love?

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Stop Waiting for a Special Occasion

When I was young I was often told to save nice clothing, food, and so on for a special occasion.

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Your Children Will Ask You

A study from Pew Research showed that millennials seem less likely to believe in God than previous generations. But even if some do believe in God people also seem to be less likely to attend…

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The Path of Life or Death

Sometimes following Yeshua can seem like a difficult decision to make and it indeed can be, but it is much harder if we forget to carefully consider the options that we are choosing between.

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Jewish Hospitality

When everyone is so busy it is hard to make time to invite someone for a meal or any other activity. Also it can be a bit intimidating to allow someone else into your home in the name of hospitality…

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Eternal Light

One of the things you may find in traditional Jewish synagogue is the Eternal Light which is a lamp that is kept consistently lit to symbolize the menorah that was kept in the temple (Jewish Virtual…

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Fear in Context

Too often we let fear over minor matters dictate your response to your circumstances without much thought.

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Maybe Self-love Isn't the Root Problem with Sin

Growing up as a believer in Yeshua I noticed was common for religious teachers to present love for self as being the core cause for sinful behavior and contrasted it with love for God.

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