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Cleaning the House, Pt 1
So it’s time to clean the house…. No, not just because it is spring— which it is—but because Pesach, or Passover, is fast approaching. The day of Passover is immediately followed by the Feast of Unleavened Bread, a time rich in significance for us in Messiah. So, yes, we concentrate on the spiritual significance of the search for and removal of “leaven” from our homes.…
What is Rosh Hashanah?
The sound of the shofar… Following Shavuot, we have a long summer before the next holiday arrives in the fall…kicking off what we call the Fall Feasts. On the first day of Tishri (the seventh month in the Jewish calendar), we observe the Feast of Trumpets, which is also known as “Yom Teruah”— the Day of Blowing, or the Day of Trumpet Blasts. However, you might…
Introducing the Fall Feasts
As the summer begins to fade and the leaves start to fall, we find ourselves approaching one of the most significant seasons of the year—the Fall Feasts season. These are not merely traditions or man-made holidays, but God’s own appointed times (moedim)—sacred feasts that He Himself established for us, His people to meet with Him in special ways. Preparing for God’s…
What is Tisha B’Av?
As we approach the solemn observance of Tisha B’Av—which begins at sunset on August 2nd and ends at nightfall on August 3rd (this year)—our hearts turn toward one of the most significant days in the Jewish calendar. This day calls us to remember, to mourn, and ultimately to hope in the promises of our God. It invites us into a deeper understanding of God’s…
Faith…More Than Just Belief
We often call ourselves “people of faith,” but do we truly understand what faith means?… Many of us might think of faith as positive thinking, agreeing with Biblical truths, or simply just believing that God exists. However, the author of Hebrews dedicates an entire chapter to show us that faith is something much deeper and more beautiful. But we are not…
Moving Heaven and Earth: Our Miraculous God
Have you ever witnessed something so extraordinary that it left you speechless, knowing you had just seen the impossible become possible? Maybe it was a prayer answered in the most unexpected way, a healing that defied medical explanation, or a provision that came at exactly the right moment when all hope seemed lost. These glimpses of the miraculous remind us that we…
Finding the Joy in Every Season of Life
Have you ever felt like you’re walking through life with a roadmap, only to discover that you’ve been reading it upside down?…Maybe you planned for smooth sailing, but instead you’re navigating stormy seas…Perhaps you expected a season of celebration, but found yourself in a time of grief. Sometimes, life has a way of taking unexpected turns that…
Celebrating Shavuot: From Counting to Covenant
Today marks the culmination of our Counting of the Omer, meaning that tomorrow is Shavuot—and this evening is Erev Shavu’ot! After counting for the past forty-nine days, we finally arrive at this special feast that connects heaven and earth, past and present, redemption and revelation… But what…
Walking Out God’s Plans…Not Our Own
Do you ever feel like you’re walking through life with a detailed roadmap, only to discover that you’ve been reading it upside down?… This verse from Proverbs captures the important choice we as believers have to make – between our personal wants and God’s perfect plan. How often do we find ourselves meticulously planning our lives, mapping out…
Purpose in the Journey from Passover to Shavuot
The real meaning behind Counting the Omer… The journey from Egypt to Sinai represents one of the most formative periods in Biblical history, and as we count the days between Passover and Shavuot, this is a perfect time to reflect on the significance of the Omer and its relevance to our lives today!…
Deliverance from the Desert: The Passover Story
Our God is a God who saves… The story of Passover is one amazing example that makes the sentiment ring true, and as we have begun the Feast of Unleavened Bread, this is a wonderful time to recount the events of the deliverance from the desert! In ancient Egypt, Bnei-Yisrael found themselves…