Monthly Archives: August 2013

Christian Pastor: Why you should celebrate Halloween.

75 seconds that will blow your mind!  Paganism defined, justified, embraced. From the pulpit. Wow! Original post with comments.

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Sharing my journey… Some of the pain…

A few days ago I was reviewing the ‘About’ page trying to ‘see’ what others ‘see.’  You know, a sort of self assessment. I noticed on the page that I had written that my goal for this blog is to … Continue reading

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Yahshua, Yahushua, Yeshua or…Jesus?

Yahshua, Yahushua, Yeshua or…Jesus?. Excellent article on a topic we were recently discussing in our fellowship…  Good scholarship with sound exegesis!! To go straight to a pdf of the paper presented, go here.   Shalom!

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Excellent passage defending Messianic Torah observance!!

Here is an interesting passage that I already knew was a solid defense for Torah observance by the believer in Yeshua (Jesus), but, while referring to it in today’s Shabbat message, I noticed a couple words that have been there … Continue reading

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Hoshiana!! A Lament for the Nations…

I just love this song!!

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I Should Have Seen It Coming….

I have recently written several posts highlighting glaring translator error or bias.  Predictably, I have received multiple requests about Bible translation recommendations, or thoughts on a particular version…  I should have seen that coming!  So, here is a short post … Continue reading

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A Sunday Church Service…

I have been totally engrossed in preparing eight messages/teachings for Sukkot.  As a result, I have not been able to write, like I enjoy doing…  (Though, the Ezra series will likely end up on the blog…  Currently, it is starting … Continue reading

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Another fun one!!

Okay, so a sister in the fellowship sent me the last video and another sis on the distro list replied with this one…  This exchange could get FUN!!!  LOL!

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Fun Rosh Hashanah video!!

  Indeed, the New Year is upon us!!  This video is fun.  While it doesn’t mention Moshiach and His soon return (at Rosh Hashanah!!), it does bring a number of other themes to mind!  Enjoy!

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YHWH was pleased for His righteousness’ sake to…

YHWH was pleased for His righteousness’ sake to make the Torah great and glorious! Is. 42:21 Did He stop being righteous? Did He change His mind? Or, is the idea that He did away with His Torah a FALSE teaching … Continue reading

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Translators & ‘the lying pen of the scribes…’ Pt. 3

In order to enjoy this part of the series the most, go get a third grader who is decent at reading.  You’ll need them in a few minutes to demonstrate that this one does NOT take a degree in rocket … Continue reading

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Translators & ‘the lying pen of the scribes…’ Pt.2

A couple days ago I posted the first in this occasional series… Today, we follow up with another example of clear translator bias that leads to false theology or wrong understanding of Scripture. Let’s look at Acts 7:38. This is … Continue reading

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Translators & ‘the lying pen of the scribes.’ Pt.1

How can you say, ‘We are wise, And the law of the Lord is with us’? But behold, the lying pen of the scribes Has made it into a lie.  Jeremiah 8:8 It is time to begin another series, albeit, … Continue reading

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Do We Really Need the Old Testament?

via Do We Really Need the Old Testament?. Genevieve rightly quotes the professor: “Grace is the way TO God.  Obedience is the walk WITH God.” Enjoy this short clip.

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By what standard?? Pray tell!

… I can tell you what is NOT the standard!!

The Westminster Confession of Faith is NOT the standard!!
The 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith is NOT the standard!!
The Articles of Religion of the Methodist Church are NOT the standard!!
The Confessions of the Lutheran Church are NOT the standard!! …. Continue reading

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