“Thoughts from the Wilderness…” Devotional 09/05/24
Art is beautiful math…. Spending time listening to my friend David play a little bit on the guitar and talking about the circle of fifths and frequencies made me think how wonderful our G-d is for…. If you are left brained and are a logical thinker – there is math behind your logic. Duh, right…
Inquiring Minds 09/04/24
A thought exercise… Watching the Chosen S3E1 a thought, really a question came to my mind. Jesus already selected a tax collector named Matthew (Matthias) so why when Judas explained that he was not a fighter but had certain financial and other skills did Yeshua select him? For most of us in a small group…
Inquiring Minds 08/29/24
A thought exercise… If you had the ability for all people to have a visible emotional meter on display at all times showing what they are feeling.. Example: on Stranger #1 forehead or lapel would be a little sign that says “Sadness Level 4” where 0 is none and 5 is the most. On another…
Poetry 08/29/24
As we end the month, perhaps a little poetry can strengthen you. I don’t want to serve self I don’t want to serve things I want to serve my Heavenly King!
“Thoughts from the Wilderness…” Devotional 08/26/24
The four reactions relating to the four soils… For many of us we have heard the parable of the four soils that are listed in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. The good soil (25%) The others – the “bad” (75%) I once heard a pastor say from his opinion that he believes (though…
“Thoughts from the Wilderness…” Devotional 08/24/24
Give to Caesar’s what is Caesar’s and give to G-d what is G-d’s… How many of you are homeowners? Property and school taxes! Or drive a car? Gasoline tax! Or work a job? Income taxes!! Or buy most items for living. Yep again sales tax! I was driving through my neighborhood and realized just how…
“Thoughts from the Wilderness…” Devotional 08/18/24
Worry. We all worry. We may try not to but life is reality and we live in reality. Some say to let go and let G-d. Others say it’s ok the Big Man upstairs is in control. Both of these statements have some truth in them yet I feel like they really miss the true…
“Thoughts from the Wilderness…” Devotional 08/07/24
The heart… So I was reminded by a special friend tonight, Robert, a good friend of my wife’s upbringing how desperately wicked our heart is at its core. If the L-rd was to show you the ugliness of your heart – who you are really behind the scenes – what would be your first reaction?…
Poetry 07/30/24
As we end the month, perhaps a little poetry can strengthen you. From the scalpel that cuts out the mess To the hugs that strengthen us from above Thank you Father for all your types of love We are truly cared and blessed.