Tending the Temple Daily

I have noticed how we, as Bible believing Christians, are quick with one-liner verses. We have scripture memorized, stored in our hearts, and freely throw them into conversation. Sometimes very much out of context. "he who is without sin, cast the first stone", "judge not", "don't let anyone judge you by what you eat, or drink", "I can do all things thru Christ who strengthens me". Each of these phrases, and many others like them,  show up in specific stories, with specific meaning for that situation. Not to be thrown into any and every conversation. Yet it happens. I have also noticed how, many of us, as Bible believing Christians, operate under the assumption that each word written in Scripture is directed to  us. Not true. These words were many times for specific people, under specific circumstances, with a specific purpose. Something from which we can glean understanding and deeper insight, but not direct instructions for us. But if we do...

  Do you remember the very moment you were "saved", or made the decision for Yahusha? I have heard many folks give their testimony, powerful, emotional, detailed stories of that very moment. Not me. I remember believing from a young age, playing and making up songs to sing to Jesus. I have a memory of walking to my friend's house and singing at the top of my lungs when I noticed a grownup watching me with a big smile on her face. But I couldn't put my finger on a memory of that very moment of salvation. I can recall moments of real repentance and returning to the path over the years. I have several memories of interactions with the presence of Yah, or the Holy Spirit. For instance, when I was pregnant with my oldest son I received a vision. I hadn't been walking closely with Jesus(Yahusha). I was going my own way, and not making the greatest decisions. But one night as I was laying down to sleep, I was suddenly in my childhood bedroom. I was above the bed looking ...

  Yesterday I was listening to a podcast and the question was posed: in the kingdom, of the Biblical characters, with whom do you want to speak? Several people were mentioned and why, or what they would be asked. Got me to thinking. Who do I want to meet? Who has strongly influenced my faith? What questions would I ask? Immediately Hagar, then Sarah came to mind for very different reasons. They are such polar opposites yet both play powerful roles in Yah showing us who He is.  Sarai/Sarah: We first meet Sarai  wife of Abram  in Genesis 11. Jasher gives us background of Abram's father, Terah,  being an idol maker for King Nimrod, this is important because Sarah is Terah's offspring as well. In Genesis 12 we read a story of Abram going to Egypt, but feared he would be killed and Sarai would be taken from him due to her great beauty. He claimed she was his sister. That word used for sister may be referring to a close family member, not necessarily sibling. Jasher 2...