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Shabbat Shalom

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Pete Rambo

A bit ago a friend sent this beautiful image and Psalm.  Enjoy. Psalm 121 (1) If I raise my eyes to the hills, from where will my help come? 2 My help comes from Adonai, the maker of heaven and earth. 3 He … Continue reading →

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A Psalm for today…

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Pete Rambo

I am not sure why, maybe by tradition, but Psalm 27 is THE Psalm for the month of Elul, which ends this afternoon at sunset.  Frankly, until a meeting I had today, the Psalm and its twice-a-day reading during this … Continue reading →

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Moses was right…

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Pete Rambo

On several occasions in the Torah we see Moshe having a conversation with Yehovah concerning Israel’s obstinance.  Numbers 14:11ff relays one such conversation, while Exodus 32:9-14 relays another. 9 The Lord said to Moses, “I have seen this people, and behold, … Continue reading →

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An update and a couple nuggets from Ki Tavo

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Pete Rambo

Before sharing a couple (Ki Tavo, Deut. 26:1-29:8)  nuggets from last week’s Parsha, I wanted to give a quick update and prayer request fro friends and family who read my blog. Several weeks ago the house we were renting was … Continue reading →

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Israelis: Who is Jesus to you?

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Pete Rambo

Here is an excellent video of Israelis answering the question, “Who is Jesus to you?”  I found the video through a post on Rosh Pina Project.  Comments following. Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is … Continue reading →

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The ‘ger’ was expected to do what??

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Pete Rambo

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?!?

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Pete Rambo

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.

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Pete Rambo

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

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Pete Rambo

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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…Mourn with those who mourn.

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Pete Rambo

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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“Isaiah 53 changed my life…”

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Pete Rambo
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‘the word of the Lord came to me…’

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Pete Rambo

Lately I have felt so overwhelmed by a number of things that it has been hard to sit down and write.  There are a number of articles brewing, but distractions and rabbit trails have been an impediment.  Here is one … Continue reading →

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THE Most Accountable Generation?

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Pete Rambo

Lately, I have been pondering the fact that we are likely THE most accountable generation in history!! Certainly, all have sinned and fallen short of the glory, and, there is none righteous, not even one, making all guilty, but the … Continue reading →

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REVIVE2014 Highlight reel…

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Pete Rambo

Just found this fast paced recap of the excitement and people at Revive2014…

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The Answer Isn’t ‘More Law’…

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Pete Rambo

I woke at about 1:30 a.m. thinking, ‘the answer isn’t more law….’  And, a flood of thoughts ensued.  Knowing I would never get back to sleep if I didn’t make some quick notes, I got up and scratched the thoughts … Continue reading →

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