“Bullfrogs and butterflies, we’ve both been born again,” or so the catchy song from my early childhood proclaimed. The main idea of the song was that both bullfrogs and butterflies experience such a radical transformation in their anatomy and appearance, that it is as if they were born again as completely new creatures. Consider what…
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When looking at the current landscape of the Messianic Movement in the U.S., it is sad to see that so many from my generation have either abandoned the movement or even fallen away from their relationship with the Lord altogether. Even so, there are several high quality leaders in their 40’s and 50’s who are…
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My mind started to shut down, and my eyes glazed over as if a thick fog had settled over me. The person on the stage was speaking, but I wasn’t engaged any more to receive what the person was saying. I know the reason why. I had pre-judged this person as too melodramatic and self-important…
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The Course towards True Contentment The statistics for those that are deeply hurting, depressed, and even suicidal have risen to tragic levels in recent years. Even among followers of Yeshua, there has been a dramatic increase in chronic depression, loneliness, and resentment about life. The World Health Organization statistics are daunting: Globally, more than 280…
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As we conclude the season of light and clean up from all of the festive community celebrations, family gatherings, and joyful songs, I consider how important it is that we continue to evaluate our effectiveness of reflecting the light of God to the world. Of course, Yeshua proclaimed, “I am the light of the world.…
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Cavorting around the room, a little boy bellows with a loud “NEIGH!” and kicks up both feet in the air before continuing his jaunty weaving between the couches and around the coffee table. His sister calmly saunters up to him and loosely drapes a blanket over his back. “ There, there. Now you are tame…
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A loss of taste has been reported by many as one of the strange side effects of the COVID-19 virus. A friend of mine related the story of how his daughter experienced an even more horrific effect—a long-covid condition called parosmia caused all food to taste like rancid garbage, so much so that she wanted…
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Many of us have had the unfortunate circumstance of stepping in dog-doo. As soon as you recognize that you’ve stepped in it, the normal reaction is to sigh in frustration or to let slip some other colorful expletives. On the occasion it has happened to me, I rush to take out the garden hose to…
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I’m competitive. I like to win. Even when playing sports games like “Horse” or family games like “Rumikub” or “Uno”, it never occurs to me to let someone else win because they happen to be younger or less-experienced. And, yes, even my own kids. If they are going to win, they have to earn it.…
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“God has a plan for your life.” Satan also has a plan for your life. “Put on the full armor of God, so that you are able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” (Ephesians 6:11, TLV) One scheme of the enemy is to use the painful things that happen in your life to…
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