The Scapegoat of Yom Kippur
Traditionally during Yom Kippur, a lottery was held between two goats, identical in appearance and worth, such that their fates were intertwined. Both were brought before the High Priest, bearing…
Read MoreTraditionally during Yom Kippur, a lottery was held between two goats, identical in appearance and worth, such that their fates were intertwined. Both were brought before the High Priest, bearing…
Read MoreWe are in the first ten days of the new Jewish calendar, in the month of Tishrei — two days of Rosh Hashanah (the civil new year), the seven days…
Read MoreThis weekend, my people will usher in the Jewish year 5783 with a celebration of Rosh Hashanah, which starts just before sundown this Sunday, September 25th. We will greet each…
Read More“Wind is power. Since early recorded history, people have harnessed the energy of the wind. In my youth, I experienced this powerful influence sailing with my father. In the ancient…
Read MoreWhen we think of evangelism, we often think of it in terms of the church going to out and engaging the lost. We understand the Great Commission, when Jesus told…
Read MoreThe marginalization and demonization of the messenger while dismissing or avoiding the message is ubiquitous in our society. This reality is certainly the plight of the Christian today and may…
Read MoreDo you ever get discouraged? I certainly do! Interestingly, the sources of our discouragement can be a myriad of things. We all need encouragement from time to time. It seems…
Read MoreThe power of multiplication is impressive; the power of exponential multiplication, even more so. The exponential spiritual multiplication of souls, priceless! Upon his recent passing, it was wonderful to recount…
Read More“Cultural divide” is a term that attempts to describe the differences in reaction, response, and perception of people exposed to multi-cultural situations. The phenomenon of the “cultural divide” emerged as…
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