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
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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?
“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.
“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
Protecting the Gift
The breath gifted to us by God now carries the stench of our own corruption. The waters—once pure for drinking, bathing, and nourishing the soil—run with toxins. Even the food meant to sustain life is laced with poison. We have defiled not only the earth beneath us, but the heavens above: debris orbits our planet… Continue reading Protecting the Gift
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