Love Is More Than a Feeling Shalom, Let’s kick off this journey with a simple but soul-searching question: What is love, really? Not the kind that flickers in a rom-com or fades when things get hard—but the kind that Scripture calls us to live out daily. Paul opens 1 Corinthians 13 by saying that even… Continue reading “What Love Is” Part 1
Makers of Shalom: Becoming the Children of Elohim
In this reflection on Matthew 5:9, we explore what “Blessed are the peacemakers” really meant to Yeshua’s first listeners — Torah-keeping Jews under Roman rule. From a Karaite Messianic view, true peace (shalom) isn’t about avoiding conflict but restoring what’s broken through obedience, forgiveness, and truth. Learn how to live as a child of Elohim by becoming a restorer of shalom in your world.
Dwelling in Joy: A Messianic Karaite Journey Through Sukkot
Shalom friends, As the crisp air of early autumn settles in and the harvest draws near, we enter one of the most joyful, earthy, and deeply prophetic moedim (appointed times) in the Torah: Sukkot. For Messianic Karaites—those of us who hold fast to the written Torah and the testimony of Yeshua as Messiah—Sukkot isn’t just… Continue reading Dwelling in Joy: A Messianic Karaite Journey Through Sukkot
From Mercy to Purity: A Karaite Messianic Reflection on Matthew 5:7–8
For true believers, purity means aligning the inner and outer life. Mitzvot matter—but without a pure heart, they become empty rituals. Purity is when our obedience flows from love, humility, fear and sincerity before Elohim.
Mercy Matters
When you think of mercy, what comes to mind? Maybe letting someone off the hook when they’ve wronged you. Or maybe it’s the feeling of compassion when you see someone struggling. Those are part of it, but in Scripture, mercy is not just an emotion—it’s action.
Hungry for the Right Things: A Biblical Reflection on Matthew 5:6
🌿 Have you ever felt that deep, gnawing hunger—the kind that makes everything else fade into the background? Or thirst so intense that it overrides every other need? That’s the image Yeshua evokes in Matthew 5:6: > “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.” But what does it… Continue reading Hungry for the Right Things: A Biblical Reflection on Matthew 5:6
The Meek in First-Century Galilee Matthew 5:5
Let’s step into the sandals of Yeshua’s audience—Galilean peasants, laborers, and Torah-faithful seekers—listening to his words on a hillside. When he said, > “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth,” he wasn’t offering abstract comfort. He was speaking directly into their lived reality. 🌾 The Meek in First-Century Galilee — Not Gentle,… Continue reading The Meek in First-Century Galilee Matthew 5:5
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn:
Matthew 5:4 as Sacred Protest and Comfort “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” — Matthew 5:4 According to Merriam-Webster, beatitude is a state of utter bliss. But at a glance this bliss is hidden beneath deep pain and bone crushing weights. On the Mount Yeshua continued his message of hope in… Continue reading Blessed Are Those Who Mourn:
“Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit”: A Biblical Reflection
In Matthew 5:3, Yeshua opens his Sermon on the Mount with a paradox: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” From a perspective—grounded in the Hebrew Bible—this verse invites a return to the raw, unmediated voice of Scripture. It’s not about spiritual poverty as weakness, but about humility as… Continue reading “Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit”: A Biblical Reflection
The Beatitudes: Through a Jewish Lens
Many people view Yeshua’s teaching on the Mount as the opening monologue to the Christian manifesto or the Foundation of Christian ethics. They consider the teaching to be so profound that they are revolutionary. But what if you were in Israel, hearing the words coming from the Rabbi’s mouth? What if you had grown up… Continue reading The Beatitudes: Through a Jewish Lens
Remembering My Shame
Question: What do Ben Franklin, Mark Twain, Albert Einstein, Henry Ford, and the Bible all have in common? Answer: Credibility! If you want someone to go along with what you are saying or to find your thoughts creditable, all you need to do is say, “To quote” insert Ben Franklin, Mark Twain, Albert Einstein, Henry… Continue reading Remembering My Shame
3 Simple Warm-ups Drills to Build Faith
These are a few steps simple steps to make the change from living life as a faithless believer to moving in faith.
Follow the Leader
Paul told the people of Corinth to ‘Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith…’ Let’s examine ourselves and see if we are walking according to the Bible or a denomination.
When Truth Is Not Enough
I had to repent, not for misusing the Bible, but forgetting that in anger God remembers mercy and compassion.
Peek-a-Boo! Where are you?
When I was a child I remember being taught about having a vision. No, not seeing stuff floating or seeing through walls or going into a trance. I was taught that without a vision or understanding of what I was to do, failure was the only option. I was given the first few words of ∞
Building Community
In my early days, you may not believe it but I needed money. I was about 13 years old and I wanted to buy some things. I was a man! Would you believe my first job was working for myself? Yep, I worked a few days a week cutting grass in my neighborhood. It was… Continue reading Building Community
“Least in the Kingdom”: A Warning We’ve Softened
A Conversation About the Kingdom, Judgment, and the Cost of Teaching Lawlessness Years ago, a friend told me,“It’s fine if people teach Jesus but not the Law. They’re still in the Kingdom.” It was a comforting thought to him—almost like a spiritual safety net. But what if that comfort comes from misunderstanding what the Kingdom… Continue reading “Least in the Kingdom”: A Warning We’ve Softened
Did Yeshua Really Abolish the Torah?
A Conversation from the Mount, the Mission, and the Modern Ancient Belief Shalom, y’all! It’s been a minute (or a few lifetimes, depending on how you measure time), but I haven’t forgotten you—and I haven’t abandoned you either. I missed you, and I’m thrilled you’re back. We’re picking up right where we left off in… Continue reading Did Yeshua Really Abolish the Torah?
Part 5: The Journey of Love—A Messianic Summary
💬 Blog Series: “What Love Is” Shalom Friends, We’ve walked through four powerful reflections on love—anchored in Torah, illuminated by Messiah, and lived out in community. Now, let’s pause and gather the threads. 🧵 Part 1: Love Is… We began with the foundation: love is patient, kind, and covenantal. It’s chesed (חֶסֶד)—steadfast lovingkindness. It’s ahavah… Continue reading Part 5: The Journey of Love—A Messianic Summary
Part 4: Love That Endures
Blog Series: “What Love Is” Shalom Friends, We’ve explored what love is, what it’s not, and how it rejoices in truth. Now we arrive at the final—and perhaps most challenging—truth: real love endures. Paul closes 1 Corinthians 13 with this powerful line: “Love never fails.”In Hebrew, the word for “endure” is סָבַל (sa·val)—to bear, to… Continue reading Part 4: Love That Endures
Part 3: Love Rejoices in Truth
💬 Blog Series: “What Love Is” Shalom friends, Let’s talk about truth. Not the kind that’s weaponized to win arguments, but the kind that sets people free. The kind that love rejoices in. Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 13:6: “Love does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth.” That’s a bold statement. Because… Continue reading Part 3: Love Rejoices in Truth
Part 2: What Love Is Not
Blog Series: “What Love Is” Shalom friends, Last time, we explored what love is—steadfast, sacrificial, and rooted in Torah. But to truly understand love, we also need to name what it’s not. Because Scripture doesn’t just define love by what it does—it also draws boundaries around what love refuses to do. Paul says in 1… Continue reading Part 2: What Love Is Not
What Is Love, Really? A Messianic Reflection on 1 Corinthians 13
Shalom Mishpacha, Let’s talk about love—not the kind that’s trending on social media or wrapped in Valentine’s Day glitter, but the kind that Scripture calls us to embody. The kind that’s patient, kind, and deeply rooted in truth. The kind that doesn’t boast, doesn’t envy, and doesn’t keep score. If you’ve ever read 1 Corinthians… Continue reading What Is Love, Really? A Messianic Reflection on 1 Corinthians 13
“Salted for a Purpose”: A Reflection on Covenant, Offerings, and Influence
This blog explores the rich biblical symbolism of salt, tracing its role from Leviticus 2:13’s covenantal offerings to Yeshua’s call to be “the salt of the earth” in Matthew 5:13. It highlights how salt represents purity, preservation, and enduring faithfulness—both in ancient worship and modern spiritual practice. Through a conversational lens, readers are invited to reflect on how their lives can embody covenant loyalty and moral clarity in a world that desperately needs flavor and truth.
Rejoice in Persecution
Matthew 5:11–12, where Yeshua calls His followers to rejoice in persecution as the prophets did before them. From Isaiah to Jeremiah, the faithful suffered for truth yet shared in God’s eternal reward. This study reminds believers that persecution is not the end of faithfulness — it’s the evidence of belonging to the Kingdom of Heaven.
Yom Teruah vs. Rosh Hashanah: Clearing the Air from a Karaite Lens
Shalom friends, Let’s talk about something that stirs up a lot of confusion every fall: is the biblical often called “Feast of Trumpets” really the Jewish New Year? Is Yom Teruah the same as Rosh Hashanah or is it really The Feast of Trumpets? And if not… how did we get here? If you’ve ever… Continue reading Yom Teruah vs. Rosh Hashanah: Clearing the Air from a Karaite Lens
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