Category Archives: A Thought…

Vultures and a Broken Cross

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Pete Rambo

A few weeks ago, April 25th, 2015, to be exact, we were coming home from the Shabbat service at Issachar Oasis in Irmo, SC. As we flashed past an old country church, I saw a sight that I had to … Continue reading →

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Tzitzits in a snap?

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Pete Rambo

Here’s a quick/fun post… The other day I used tzitzits as a case study for how we can learn to keep commands and allow others to interpret commands for themselves within the lines Abba has given us. A friend sent … Continue reading →

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Have arrived back in the US

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Pete Rambo

Late yesterday evening, after traveling some 24 hours, Kelly and I walked into the house and for the first time in our lives, it did not feel like ‘home.’ Honestly, it has the comfort of an old shoe, that pleasant … Continue reading →

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Visited a Crime Scene, Today.

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Pete Rambo

Today, we visited the scene of a crime. It actually is one of the primary reasons I came to Israel. Next week’s Congress is vitally important in the process of restoring the whole House of Israel, but today was a … Continue reading →

Posted in A Thought..., Travel | Tagged crime, House of Ephraim, idolatry, Jereboam, repentance, ruins | 9 Comments

Today is a Day of Confession!

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Pete Rambo

We leave in a few minutes for Dan, way in the north. We’ll drive 3.5 hours each way to go see the replica of an altar to an idol. I have been looking forward to and dreading this day all … Continue reading →

Posted in A Thought..., Travel | Tagged Dan, Daniel, Israel, Nehemiah, repentance, sin | 3 Comments

We’re HERE!!! and, a surprise! (Pics, too.)

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Pete Rambo

A loooong day of travel that started yesterday mid-morning with a two hour drive to the airport, and several travel glitches, but we are here! Already, have had a couple neat blessings. The trip is long, and we had a … Continue reading →

Posted in A Thought... | Tagged beach, Hanoch Young, Mediterranean Sea, seaside restaurant, tel aviv, travel | 6 Comments

On the way!

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Pete Rambo

All checked in and sitting at the gate in Charlotte. Sallie is traveling with Kelly and me. She hasn’t flown in 30 years and we haven’t in about 20 years. While much is the same, the whole security thing is … Continue reading →

Posted in A Thought... | Tagged Charlotte NC, Israel, tel aviv, travel | 4 Comments

Couple quick notes…

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Pete Rambo

Counting hours to our flight to Israel!! Can’t wait!! Do, please, keep us and our purpose in prayer. Especially, May 25-28!! Ray Gardner contacted me yesterday evening. He has been having computer issues. As soon as they are cleared up, … Continue reading →

Posted in A Thought... | Tagged food, Kosher, recipes, Schottenstein Chumash | 2 Comments

Elijah and running the race..

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Pete Rambo

Elijah has long been a fascination for me!! My long time readers know that a couple years ago I wrote a seven part series titled Elijah, Significance in the End Times. While a long read, it really explores much Scripture … Continue reading →

Posted in A Thought..., Elijah | Tagged Days of Elijah, moses, Second Coming, spirit of Elijah | 1 Comment

Counting down… (and, a special song!!)

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Pete Rambo

Several months ago, when we began planning/preparing for the trip to Israel it seemed so far off on the calendar. I remember writing a countdown on my office calendar that exceeded 100 days and thinking, ‘it will never get here!’ … Continue reading →

Posted in A Thought... | Tagged bless Israel, Ephraim Congress, House of Ephraim, Torah | 4 Comments

On ‘the will of God’…

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Pete Rambo

The Psalms are clear that David, a man after God’s own heart, delighted in Yehovah’s instructions (Torah). If we desire the heart of God, should we do any differently? Put another way, David understood that righteousness was obedience to God’s … Continue reading →

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A matter of the heart….

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Pete Rambo

The last couple days have been deeply sad as I have read and re-read Deuteronomy 5-8. Perhaps the saddest verse is Yehovah’s pleading for His people to have a heart that fears and keeps His commandments!! 29 Oh that they had … Continue reading →

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Amazing Day of Worship at Adat Shalom

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Pete Rambo

I have never ‘reviewed’ a congregation… seems almost crude and unrefined… crass. However, my wife, two sons and I drove to Summerville, SC to visit with Adat Shalom Congregation and had such an amazing afternoon that I just have to … Continue reading →

Posted in A Thought... | Tagged Adat Shalom, Charleston SC, Messianic Fellowship, Ray Gardner, shabbat, Summeville SC | 2 Comments

Hermeneutics: How to Break the Law

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Pete Rambo

I was pondering a little Christian theological conundrum this morning. Every seminary student is taught sometime early in his Masters program how to interpret Scripture according to the rules of hermeneutics. [As an aside, my son is over my shoulder … Continue reading →