The Jewish Lifecycle
Sunday, 01 May 2016
Dear Beloved in Yeshua, Life Cycle in Hebrew Thought This month’s topic has been on our hearts recently as God has made our family acutely aware of the cycle of life and its various seasons. The Jewish roots of our faith in Messiah go deep into our appreciation of life. We have all heard the toast, “L’Chaim,”
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The Lord’s Right Hand – April 2016
Friday, 01 April 2016
Passover Greetings in the Lamb, our Redeemer! With a Mighty Hand… We were slaves to Pharaoh in Egypt, and the Eternal, our God, brought us forth from there with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm (based on Deut. 5:15, 6:21, 26:8). [Avadim hayinu l’Pharaoh b’Mitzrayim. V’yotsiaynu Adonai Elohaynu mi-shaam b’yaad chazaka oo-vizroah n’tooyah.] This statement is
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Chazak – Courage – March 2016
Tuesday, 01 March 2016
Dear Mishpocha in Yeshua, Courage! As we celebrate the holiday of Purim this month, we decided to focus on the quality of COURAGE as exemplified by Queen Esther, the heroine of the Purim story. We encourage you to read the Book of Esther and celebrate with all the Jewish People on Wednesday, March 23 (Fast of Esther), Thursday,
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A Prepared Heart – February 2016
Monday, 01 February 2016
Greetings in the Beloved, Preparation In meditating on the heart this month, the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) brought to mind a principle that has undergirded our spiritual lives since our early days as Messianic believers: Preparation of the heart, especially preparing our heart to agree with God. There are two aspects to preparation of the heart. The
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Sweet 16 – January 2016
Tuesday, 05 January 2016
Welcome to 2016 in Yeshua’s name! Sweet 16 We try to make our January newsletter especially meaningful since it sets the tone for an entire year (albeit on the secular calendar)! The Lord gave us an interesting Hebrew word for this month: matok מתוק (pronounced mah-TOKE), SWEET. It is His desire that 2016 be a “Sweet New
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L’chaim – December 2015
Tuesday, 01 December 2015
Blessings in the Sar Shalom (Prince of Peace)! An “Unplanned Life” We want to begin this month by sharing a story with you: She was engaged to the love of her life, known by everyone in the small hometown in which both she and her beloved had grown up. Nothing could rob them of their joy, until
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