The Hope of New Life

The Hope of New Life

When we moved into our home a couple of years ago, there existed underneath the back deck a small bird’s nest.  It was built high in a protected corner and served as home for many little bird babies…
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Passover Seder

Passover Seder

The shadows gather. Day comes to an end. Candles are lit. Passover begins. The first cup is passed. The blessing is said. “I will bring you out” – from Exodus is read. The sacrifice of a pure, spotless…
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Nails in the Dirt

Nails in the Dirt

I jabbed my hand with a nail this morning as I was out in the new garden plot clearing away weeds and rocks. It is a very strange thing to have your palm punctured with a nail ...…
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Rabbi – Messiah

Rabbi – Messiah

Our land is ancient Israel. We are the Jewish nation.  We’re living in the time of the Roman occupation.  We’re looking for Messiah to come and be our King, as we daily live our lives; simple and hard-working.…
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Rocks Cry Out!

Rocks Cry Out!

Our Puget Sound beaches are nothing but rocks, rocks, and more rocks.  Whenever I go outside to do yard work I encounter rocks, rocks, and more rocks.  This photo (with the Scripture passage) was taken high up on…
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The Temple

The Temple

The warm sun beamed down on Jerusalem that day. Every road was clogged and packed with travelers on their way. A tangible holiday feeling was alive in the air.The excitement was contagious as people bustled here and there.This…
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Heaven

Heaven

Out of nothing at all – from a dark empty void – God created the Earth, full of colors and noise.He made rainbows of dew drops to sparkle and shine;cascading waterfalls that thunder in time.He made verdant green…
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He Chose

He Chose

Enthroned in glory!  Wrapped in light!  With angels praising Him day and night! Holding the world in the palm of His hand.  He came down to walk paths of dust and sand. He veiled His glory.  He chose…
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