US Presidential Candidates from a Jewish Perspective

Hi friends!  While I hold that the best candidates for US President are out of the race at this point, I find it interesting that Israelis in general...and one in particular...so ably see through the political shenanigans in our country.  My prayer continues to be that Americans wake up and come to the same ability …

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Passover Seder: “Barech” and “Hallel”

Friends, Passover is just around the corner and I get excited about the way Jesus reveals Himself in the Jewish feasts.  We have taken a week-long look at Pesach (Passover), the first of three pilgrimage feasts of Israel.  Take a look back at previous days' study together to put all the pieces together, then rejoice …

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Passover Seder: “Kadesh” and “Maggid”

Welcome back friends!  We're in the midst of discussions that lead up to the Jewish Pesach (Passover).  Over the past few days we've learned a bit about preparing for Passover, and the Passover Seder, the celebratory meal Jews partake of in commemoration of Pesach.  There are 14 parts (15, if you count the lighting of …

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Outraged and Heartbroken

Friends, do you ever experience times of sheer outrage and heartbreak when you look at the condition of today's world?  Though I am supremely confident that our Lord God is firmly in control, we have to live in a world that is not only far from perfect, but walking away from from our gracious God …

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