Impediments to our Faith-Absence of Discipleship and the Holy Spirit Operating in the Lives of Believers (Part 2)

It goes without saying that many of us have a difficult time grasping the things of YHVH, especially when we first transition into our Faith Community. It’s one thing to decide to give up pork and shell fish and to start worshiping on Sabbaths as opposed to Sundays. But once we fully make that transition […]

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Impediments to Living in the Faith–Part-1: Understanding the Bible

The Bible is the compass to our destiny. For this post we will consider those impediments that block our understanding of the Bible and prevent us from Living in the Faith taught by the Word of Yehovah. Many of us have a hard time grasping the things of Yehovah because there are things in our life […]

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Christmas and Contending for the Faith

Christmas and Contending for the Faith Encouraging the Body of Messiah AS of this writing, Christmas is upon us. My goal in this episode is to encourage the Body of Messiah during this Christmas season is to continue “Earnestly Contending for the Faith Once delivered to the Saints.” Christmas Celebrations ‘Round the World Many Christians […]

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By Grace are You Saved–Part 2 of the Grace and the Law Series

By Grace are You Saved Part 2 of the series: Grace and the Law In part one (1) of this series entitle Grace and the Law, we critically looked at some of the key bible passages that our cousins in fundamental and charismatic churchianity (or Christianity as popularly referenced) have used over the centuries to support […]

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Episode 50–The Oneness of God–A Salvation Issue?

Dt. 6 speaks to the oneness/uniqueness of Yehovah and the love the nation must have for Yehovah. This is the basis of the Hebrew Faith. This mitzvah is not only central to the Hebrew Faith but also the Faith once delivered. All indications are that it is this creed. that the Believer’s salvation and inclusion in to the Kingdom of […]

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Perception Moment 24–And Many Believe on Him, a Follow-up on Believing in Jesus

This concept of believing in and believing on God and in the case of John 10: 42, “…and many believed on Him (Jesus/Yeshua) there.” Belief, perception, faith—all fall within the purview of being a believer. Greek—pisteuo—pe-styu-o—believe, commit unto, commit to one’s trust, be committed unto, believer This is ever so important to grasp as a […]

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The Amazing Power of Human Perceptions

I am fascinated by the role and influence that perceptions have on human existence. It would seem reasonable to conclude that perceptions play some type of primal role in every aspect of human existence. Perceptions protect us, ground us, move us to action when appropriate, encourage us when faced with adversity, bring us down to […]

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Are the Writings of Paul a Stumbling Block for the Modern Day Christian, Part 4

So then, the question remains, are the writings of Paul a stumbling block for many of today’s Christians? From my last three postings I have laid out what I believe to be the case that many of the doctrines of modern day Christianity have resulted from an improper reading and interpretation of many of Paul’s […]

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The Bible: Not Always an Easy Read

    We were recently visited by two friends, former church acquaintances (we no longer attend a former church). The fellowship was very refreshing and the time passed very quickly. There were stories exchanged, songs sung, and a couple meals shared. A good time to be had for sure. But one of the most striking […]

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Tender Moments Create Strong Family Bonds

My mother was a story teller. She loved to sing and she developed my love for poetry. She would see a bird hopping on the ground or a lizard running in the yard and she would entertain me by making up a story about a conversation they may be having. She did this all the […]

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