The Sabbath is intended as a gift of rest, renewal, and delight — time to step away from work, productivity, and stress to reconnect with God, yourself, loved ones, and what truly restores your soul. Here are several practical ideas to help make your Sabbath a day of genuine rest and spiritual/physical/emotional renewal: 1. Stop and unplug completelyTurn off notifications,…
How do we as believers in Messiah prepare for Passover ?
A Heartfelt Message on Resting in the Sabbath Amid Chaos In a world that feels increasingly chaotic, with news of natural disasters, conflicts, and uncertainties constantly swirling around us, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and weary. The Sabbath offers us a sacred invitation to pause, breathe, and rest—a gift from God reminding us that even amidst the storm, there is…
A Time to Celebrate and Remember Thanksgiving is a holiday of gratitude, a day dedicated to appreciating the blessings in our lives—our families, friends, and the simple joys that make life meaningful. As we gather around the table, laden with golden-brown turkeys, fluffy mashed potatoes, and the sweetness of pumpkin pie, it’s also a time when many of us feel…
There’s something incredibly special about watching your grandchildren grow, not just in size, but in spirit. As a grandparent, the greatest joy is seeing them walk in faith and develop their own relationship with God. It’s a blessing that warms the heart in ways words can hardly capture. I often think about the seeds of faith we plant in their…
As we age, it’s natural to reflect on our lives and wonder if our purpose remains significant. Yet, the Bible consistently shows that God’s plans for us don’t expire with time. In fact, many biblical figures like Abraham, Moses, and Anna the prophetess discovered their greatest calling in their later years. God has a unique purpose for everyone, regardless of…
As Yom Kippur approaches, the sense of being “out of time” can weigh heavily. Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day in the biblical calendar, marking a solemn period of reflection, repentance, and renewal. Yet, many find themselves feeling unprepared or rushed as the day nears. This sensation of running out of time can feel especially poignant,…
How could a ‘test‘ be equated to your ‘testimony‘? Let’s think about it for a minute…..the first 4 letters in the word testimony is …. TEST. So there must be a connection. What is a test? According to the dictionary, “a procedure intended to establish the quality,performance, or reliability of something, especially before it is takeninto widespread use.” That’s quite…
Another week…another reflection of time. What is time anyway? A collection of minutes that turned into hours that turned into days, weeks and months? Pretty close I’d say. But IN those moments, in those very seconds that determine the length of our lives, holds the very existence of our souls. The existence of our souls?! Yes. Think about it. Our…