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The Joy of Purim and the Book of Esther: A Bridge Between Judaism and Christianity
Growing up in a Jewish household, Purim was my absolute favorite holiday. Unlike the solemnity of Yom Kippur or the structured observances of Passover, Purim was a time of laughter, celebration, and, most importantly, noise. It was the one time in temple where we, the children, were not only allowed but encouraged to make a…
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The Ten Commandments: Law, Love, and the Heart of God
The Ten Commandments: Law, Love, and the Heart of God Last week in Bible study, a gentleman asked a question that sparked a deep and honest conversation among the men in the group: Are the Ten Commandments meant to be taken literally, or are they about the spirit of the law? It’s one of those…
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Perfection or Progress
Overcoming Perfectionism: Learning to Let Go and Let God I’ve been working hard on two big projects lately—revitalizing my YouTube channel, Lifesong Memories Today, and building a new blog about my journey with Jesus, The Star and the Lamb. One of them has felt easy to make progress on, the other… not so much. Updating videos? No problem. It’s…
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Why I Relate So Much to David
Why I related so much to David. March 5, 2025 I recently watched The Story of David from Sight & Sound Theatres, and it left a deep impact on me. David—a shepherd, warrior, king, and sinner—was a man after God’s own heart. But what struck me the most was not just his victories or his…
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You Decide
You Decide. You are not your past. You are not your mistakes. You are not your background. You are not who others say. You are not what happens to you. You are not what the world dictates. You are not the people who are incapable of loving you, they may be fighting inner battles which…
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I COVER UP
I Cover Up For most of my life, I was an expert at covering up. I covered up my fears with sarcasm, my insecurities with humor, and my shame and guilt with masks that I thought would hide the real me. I became skilled at saying just the right thing to deflect attention away from…
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What Does God Want For Me?
What does God want for me? As a completed Jew—someone who grew up in a Jewish household and now embraces Jesus as my Messiah—I’ve often been asked about what I think the differences are between the Old Testament and the New Testament. I have a “stock answer” for that question, however today’s sermon from Pastor…
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The Gift of Perspective: Returning to Kiawah Island with Gratitude
The gift of perspective: Returning to Kiawah Island with gratitude It has been three years since my wife and I last set foot on Kiawah Island, but it feels like a lifetime has passed. When we drove through the winding roads framed by moss-draped oaks, the beauty of this place struck me in a way…
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41
41 In the Bible, it rained for 40 days and 40 nights. Day 41 came and the rain stopped. Moses committed murder & hid in the desert for 40 years. Year 41 came, and God called him to help rescue Israel. Moses went up on the mountain for 40 days. On day 41, he received…
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Thanking God… for my cancer.
Thanking God… for my cancer. At church today, we talked about thanking God. That message struck a deep chord with me. As some of you know, I’m battling cancer. To say the least, it has been a challenging journey. Taking direction from Pastor Lance this morning, I made the first entry in my new Giving Thanks journal:…