John 18:1-18 - The book of John is primarily written to proclaim the deity of Yeshua. As we have been reading, we have seen the threads that John weaves throughout the narrative, connecting Yeshua with G-d. Today's reading continues in that vein, as Yeshua is finally arrested by the religious authorities, who believe they now … Continue reading John 18:1-18 – He did it anyway
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John 11:1-37 – Two Sisters
John 11:1-37 - I get so excited when I share about this passage! We are going to talk today about a little insight that you have probably glossed over every time you’ve read this part of John. This is a very famous section. Yeshua raises Lazarus from the dead. From. The. Dead. - Like 4 … Continue reading John 11:1-37 – Two Sisters
John 5 – When holiness goes wrong
As we read John 5 today, we are confronted with how the quest for holiness and doing things "right" can go terribly wrong. In Judaism, we are taught that it is permissible to break a commandment to save a life. A doctor can work on the Shabbat to heal someone who is dying, because saving … Continue reading John 5 – When holiness goes wrong
You Are Rejoiced Over by Hannah Zaretsky
One night I was awakened by a scene from six years ago, playing in my head like a movie. It was a bright crisp morning in New York City, filled with promise and hope. You see, I was 20 weeks pregnant with my second child. Everything about this pregnancy felt different from my first. With … Continue reading You Are Rejoiced Over by Hannah Zaretsky
Forgiven Much -> Love Much by Catherine Currier
There are so many things I can be thankful for at this point in my life. I have a wonderful family who has stayed together and accepts me for who I am. I have a congregation that is there for me in big and small ways. I have a good job. I have a nice … Continue reading Forgiven Much -> Love Much by Catherine Currier