“Tell Me about Hanukkah!”

Ok my friends, jump into your Jewish mindset and let's talk about Hanukkah!  It is a very festive occasion which commenced Sunday night at sundown.  But exactly what are our Jewish friends celebrating?  Perhaps this will help! Throughout history Satan has tried to destroy God's plan by destroying God's people.  First, he deceived Eve, resulting …

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Happy Hanukkah 2018

The Jewish festival of lights, known as Hanukkah, begins this evening at sundown and lasts for 8 days.  I'll share a bit more about what Hanukkah is all about in the next few days, but today I want to focus on the celebratory nature of our Jewish friends! I have often mentioned the Jews' zest …

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Jesus the Jew, Jesus the Messiah, Jesus the Great I AM

As we say goodbye to November and head into December, our thoughts turn toward the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah (Festival of Lights), which starts Sunday night at sundown, and the Christian celebration of Christmas. Let’s start with Jesus, as He is truly the center of all celebration.  But, beware Christians: Jesus doesn’t belong solely to …

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Water from a Rock

Wow!  That gives new meaning to “water from a rock,” doesn’t it! That is recent video from a flash flood in the Israeli desert, near the Dead Sea.  But I believe there is a Biblical principle to be gleaned from that incredible sight.  Let’s start with this passage from Exodus 17:3-6: But the people thirsted there …

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