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Movie Review: Reagan – The Story of a Great Man Who Served at the Perfect Time
Reagan the Movie is a perfect 10! Masterfully composed, the flow of the story made sense to both young and old. I lived out of the country during most of Reagan’s presidency and it was like…
Psalm 106: Why Must we Recall what God did in the Past?
Psalm 105 tells of how God treated Israel by recalling all the wonderful things God did in the past. Psalm 106 turns the table around to show how Israel treated God. They didn’t listen. They didn’t…
Revealing the Tower of Babel: The Dawn of United Religion
Psalm 105: Israel’s History Shows the Wonders, Promises, and Miracles of God.
Psalm 105 and 106 go together, but since both are lenthy, I’ll keep them separate. Studying history is important. Especially, when it comes to HIStory — God’s Story — Israel’s History. Recalling all the wonderful things,…
Jesus Warned Us! As in the Days of Noah! How Bad Was it Before the Flood?
We can’t say we weren’t warned! Jesus warned us! In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus said that one of the signs of the last days would be “as in the days of Noah”. This is recorded…
What Happened on the 9th of Av, Israel’s Time of Solemn Mourning?
The 9th of Av, also known as Tisha B’Av is the 9th day of the Hebrew month of Av. The Hebrew calendar is lunar, while most of the world uses a solar, Gregorian calendar. In 2024,…
Psalm 104: Praise Our Creator God for the Wonderful Things He Has Done!
Psalm 104 praises our Creator God and His power encompassing everything from creation to justice. With only His Words, He spoke creation into being. He controls life AND death. Everything we see comes from God. It…
Psalm 103: With my Whole Heart I Will Praise the Lord!
Psalm 103 is one of my favorite psalms! It’s all about praising the Lord for all He’s done for us. There’s a beautiful hymn, “Bless the Lord, O My Soul” which I’ve shared at the bottom….
Who are the Druze People that the Hezbollah Terrorists Attacked?
Though the Druze people group isn’t a major world religion, I felt they needed a blog post because they unfortunately are in Breaking News headlines. Who are they? What do they believe? Where did the Druze…
Psalm 102: Are You Overwhelmed with Trouble? Cry Out to God!
Psalm 102 is not just poetry, it’s prophecy. It very well describes what is going on in Israel today. This psalm was probably written at the time of Jerusalem’s destruction by Babylon on the 9th of…
What are the Covenants in the Bible Between God and Man?
Some say there are 7 covenants in the Bible, but actually, there are 8! Since the beginning, God has desired a relationship with humans. Naturally, because He gave people free will, we kept breaking the relationships….
Psalm 101: What Does Living an Honest Life of Integrity Look Like?
Living a life of integrity isn’t easy. Given that, in Psalm 101, King David gives us a prayer and a list that we can easily follow with the help of the Holy Spirit. Let’s dig in……
Psalm 100: Shout with Joy and Thanksgiving Every Day to the Lord!
Psalm 100 is the last of the “Royal Psalms” — 93, 95, 96, 97, 98, and 99, proclaiming God’s reign over the earth. It calls for everyone, of all ages, to praise the lord and shout…
Psalm 99: Cry to the Lord Every Day for Help!
When we’re in trouble, we are usually so caught up in the problem(s) that we forget to cry to the Lord for help. Psalm 99, another Royal Psalm along with Psalms 93, 95, 96, 97, 98,…
Psalm 98: The Lord Reveals His Victory and Righteousness to the World!
Another Royal Psalm, like 93, 95, 96, 97 – 100, praises Jesus, Our Lord and Savior! It tells us that He reveals His righteousness to every nation. How does He do that? Let’s dig in… Psalm…
Psalm 97: Joy shines on those whose hearts are right with God
As another one of the “Royal Psalms” (93, 95, 96 – 100), its 2 main parts proclaim: God Reigns and God is Righteous. It culminates with “Light shines on the godly, and joy on those whose…
Psalm 96: God will Judge the World with Justice and His Truth
Psalm 96 is another one of the Royal Psalms (Psalms 93, 95-100) that speak of God’s sovereignty over the earth. Looking around the world today, one can easily conclude that it’s all out of control. Therefore,…
Psalm 95: Don’t Harden Your Heart! Listen to the Voice of God!
How do you listen for the Voice of God? Do you have a hardened heart? Do you feel far from the Lord? Praying Psalm 95 will help… Let’s dig in… Psalm 95 1 Come, let us sing…
Psalm 94: Almighty God, Let Your Glorious Justice Shine Over the World!
What do you do when you see people doing evil, injustice, or doing the wrong thing? You remember Psalm 94. It’s an “Imprecatory Psalm” or one where the psalmist “curses” enemies, the wicked, and evil people….
Pentecost Times 2 this Year? Celebrate the Holy Spirit Twice!
Traditional Christian and Catholic liturgical calendars put Pentecost 50 days after Easter. Which, as I wrote in this post, was almost a month away from the Jewish Passover. In 2024, Pentecost Sunday is May 19. The…
Psalm 93: Honor Mighty King Jesus, Still in Control of the World
Psalm 93, like Psalms 95-100, is considered one of the “Royal Psalms,” or “Coronation Psalms.” They honor the coming Jewish Messiah and we know Him as King Jesus! It’s short and sweet and it was a…
Celebrating the Fascinating Mothers in Jesus’ Family Tree
Lineage was important to the Jews of Jesus’ time. Sadly, these Mothers are often overlooked as people skip the boring list of names in the first chapter of Matthew. Therefore, here we’ll celebrate the moms, their…
Why the Jews? Why Such Evil Hatred Towards a Single Group of People?
After the October 7th, 2023, Massacre when Hamas Terrorists infiltrated and brutally murdered over 1,200 mostly innocent civilians in Israel, I was moved to watch several documentaries and historical movies about World War II and the…
Psalm 92: The Godly will Flourish like Palm Trees and Grow Strong
Psalm 92 is a praise song/prayer, written by a godly psalmist. What does being “godly” mean? How do you live a “godly life”? Let’s dig in… Psalm 92 A psalm. A song to be sung on…
World Watch: The Increase of Antisemitism and Hate in the Last Days
Undoubtedly, antisemitism and hatred are on the rise all over the world. So much so, that I can no longer ignore it. Apparently, many people are ignoring it. I pray that as you read this, the…
Reasons Why the Beloved Easter Holiday Got Separated from Passover on the Calendar
The Jewish Spring Festival of Passover was an integral part of Jesus’ last days as a living human on earth. Most Christians and Catholics honor it as part of Holy Week — Holy or Maundy Thursday…
Psalm 91: A Prayer for Today’s World: Don’t Be Afraid, Trust God
On Saturday, April 13, Iran attacked Israel. Many are saying it was a miracle from God that 99% of the missiles were intercepted and only one child was hurt from falling shrapnel. This shows that we…
Psalm 90: The Oldest Psalm is a Beautiful Song Praising God and Life
Psalm 90 is a psalm written by Moses, probably composed toward the end of his life after spending 40 years wandering through the desert. It’s a beautiful song and while it praises God, it also offers…
Psalm 89: Who in All of Heaven Can Compare with the Lord?
God keeps His Promises! In Psalm 89, the psalmist sings of the promise of an enduring successor, an everlasting throne, an eternal kingdom. He praises God because He will send us the Lord of lords and…
After the Resurrection: How to Follow Jesus and Live Like the Disciples
Between Jesus’ Resurrection and Pentecost, there were 40 days of awe, wonder, discovery, and impatience. Put yourself in the sandals of the Disciples. How would you feel? After the Resurrection Jesus, the God of Second Chances…