John 12:20-50 -- Yeshua speaks to the people words that hint at the manner and portent of his death. They are so confused! They have been following this man as he challenges the religious authorities, performs miracles, and they are ready for him to overthrow the oppressive Romans. They had heard the prophetic words of … Continue reading John 12:20-50 – A new way
In our reading today in John 4, there are so many amazing moments. Yeshua speaks of living water and the spiritual harvest. Samaritans come to faith, Yeshua returns to Galilee and does more miracles and he heals a child without ever being in the child's presence. All of this is amazing and wonderful, but what … Continue reading John 4 – The Samaritan woman
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
L’Shanah Tovah – To a good year! We dip the apples in honey and we wish and pray for a sweet year. A new year - perhaps a time of new beginnings...sounds good, no? But sometimes new beginnings mean something will need to change. The idea of new may be exciting and even thrilling. But … Continue reading L’Shanah Tovah – To a good year! by Hope Chernoff-Edelstein
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