Sacrifice in Scripture: Drawing Near to יהוה
To the modern mind, the sacrificial system of Scripture can appear strange, primitive, or even unnecessarily violent. We read of animals being brought to an altar, blood being poured out, and offerings being consumed by fire, and naturally our attention is drawn immediately to the death of the animal. But perhaps this is precisely where our misunderstanding begins. The biblical concept of sacrifice is not fundamentally about death. It is about holiness, cleansing, reconciliat
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Reiki and Biblical Healing: Why the Two Are Not Compatible
Reiki is often presented as a peaceful and benevolent practice centred on healing, wellbeing, balance and restoration. Since healing also features prominently throughout Scripture, there may appear, at least superficially, to be certain similarities between Reiki and biblical healing. Both may involve the laying on of hands, both are associated with physical or emotional restoration, and both can involve experiences that people describe as peaceful, spiritual or supernatural.
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The Noise That Keeps You From Hearing Him
Introduction There is a kind of silence that we have almost forgotten. Not because it has disappeared, but because we no longer make space for it. It is the kind of silence that once came naturally, in the pauses of the day, in moments of stillness, in the absence of distraction. It is in that quiet that thoughts settle, that reflection begins, and that deeper awareness emerges. Yet increasingly, those spaces are being filled. We have grown accustomed to constant input, not a
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The Pattern Has Not Changed: Rediscovering Passover in Messiah
Introduction In much of the modern world, Easter is regarded as one of the defining celebrations of the Christian faith. It is widely associated with the resurrection of Messiah and, for many, carries a deep sense of reverence, tradition, and joy. Yet, upon closer examination, important questions begin to surface: Is Easter truly the feast established in Scripture? Did the apostles observe it or instruct others to do so? Or has it, over time, come to occupy a place that bibli
Apr 1899 min read
A Biblical Reflection on a Plant-Based Diet: Righteousness, Stewardship, and Compassion
Introduction Many people, almost instinctively, respond to the suggestion of a plant-based diet with a swift and dismissive assertion: “No—God allowed us to eat meat. That settles it.” Yet such a response often bypasses careful reflection, closing the door before the discussion has even begun. It assumes that permission automatically equates to optimal practice, without considering whether deeper Scriptural, ethical, or contextual factors may be at play. Certainly, יהוה has p
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The Word Became Flesh: Why יהוה Entered Humanity to Redeem It
Introduction From the earliest chapters of Scripture, humanity’s story is marked by a tragic rupture. What began in fellowship with יהוה in the Garden of Eden became a history shaped by separation, mortality, and moral corruption. The fall of humanity did not simply introduce inconvenience or hardship; it introduced death itself as the judicial consequence of sin. Yet the biblical narrative does not end with judgment. Running through Scripture is a redemptive thread revealing
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From Estrangement to Restoration: The Prodigal Son and the Call to Turn and Live
The parable of the prodigal son ( Luke 15:11–32 ) is not merely a story about poor decisions or family conflict; it is a profound revelation of humanity’s estrangement from יהוה and His enduring call to repentance. Within the younger son’s descent, leaving his father’s house, wasting his inheritance, and eventually feeding pigs, Scripture presents a vivid picture of spiritual exile. Yet the heart of the message is not condemnation, but the possibility of return: the invitati
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