Monthly Archives: August 2014

I Believe!!

Had a great evening attending an area Baptist church where the pastor was reporting on his recent trip to Israel.  Very exciting to hear of the many doors opened to minister directly to soldiers of the IDF during the recent … Continue reading

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The ‘ger’ was expected to do what??

We’ve discussed ‘one law for all.’  Honestly, the alien/sojourner, the ger who joined him/herself to Israel is expected to do it all…  Look at this list of requirements from the Torah: Keep the Sabbath (Ex. 20:10; Deu. 5:14)  (Targumim translate … Continue reading

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The solid Rock of…. the Rabbis?!?

I’m on whopping page 39 of Tim Hegg’s Fellow Heirs and already have dozens of margin notes and thoughts.  While some come directly from his writing, others  not necessarily related to his topic have been generated  by something he says.  … Continue reading

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Tales from the Bus. Wilfredo.

I got emotional this morning as I picked up a new 2nd or 3rd grade passenger, a smiling chap named Wilfredo. Just yesterday afternoon, the second day of school, I was introduced to this young immigrant from Guatemala who speaks … Continue reading

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The ‘ger,’ the Chumash and Anachronism

anach·ro·nism  noun \ə-ˈna-krə-ˌni-zəm\ : something (such as a word, an object, or an event) that is mistakenly placed in a time where it does not belong in a story, movie, etc. : a person or a thing that seems to … Continue reading

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One Law for All? Reviewing JK McKee, Pt. 2

It’s like dueling banjos, only James’ is a half step ahead of me…  LOL! In part one of this review I took a general overview of JK McKee’s One Law For All and shared what I found to be the most … Continue reading

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One Law for All? Reviewing JK McKee Pt. 1

Lately, this blog and James Pyles, of My Morning Meditations, have had a considerable amount of interaction.  It really started with in the lengthy discussion after my negative review of Boaz Michael’s Tent of David and blossomed into a healthy … Continue reading

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“Torah-seeking Messianic gentiles are a work of God “

Here is the beginning of an excellent post over at Kineti L’Tziyon. “I am a non-Jewish Messianic Believer, and have been told that my calling as a ‘Messianic Gentile’ is to go back to a church and not become Torah … Continue reading

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A Book Review By Invitation

Originally posted on Morning Meditations:
My recent post/review of Boaz Michael’s Tent of David has really fostered some good discussion. Probably one of the longest and best discussion thread on any post on this blog. At times it has been…

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…Mourn with those who mourn.

Romans 12:15 (NIV) “…mourn with those who mourn.” For the last ten years or so, 9/11 has been a day of remembrance and sorrow.  Nationally, we cannot forget that date.  It is forever burned in the memories of any who … Continue reading

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You are invited….

My recent post/review of Boaz Michael’s Tent of David has really fostered some good discussion.  Probably one of the longest and best discussion thread on any post on this blog.  At times it has been spirited, but peace and grace … Continue reading

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