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Seeing Life the Way Ya’akov Did
You will never find a tombstone celebrating business accomplishments or financial success. When a tombstone speaks, it honors the person as a father, mother, husband,

The Ancient Power of a Blessing
In all these cases, a blessing—in the biblical sense—is closely tied to the idea of giving something. A blessing is a beautiful gesture of love.

A UNIVERSAL LAW THAT WILL ALWAYS BE FULFILLED — SOONER OR LATER
A compassionate, generous, forgiving, and merciful heart will find those same blessings returning along the path of life. Scripture tells us that from the moment

Jacob (Ya’akov), the Patriarch Who Transformed History
Mystical dreams and astonishing encounters marked Jacob’s life—a life full of trials, hardships, and challenges through which his faith was continually tested. Few biblical figures

Are they blind like Isaac?
Growth takes time. Vision becomes clearer with each step. When someone wants to see, we can walk alongside them. But when someone refuses, the old

Your Couple is far from Ordinary
Abraham and Sarah stand out. Their story reminds us that faith never promises quick fixes or easy paths. On the contrary, it demands endurance, growth,

Misleading Images in Biblical Narratives
When we read the Scriptures, we inevitably do so through certain paradigms. In other words, we read with “lenses” shaped by what we’ve been taught

Circumcision for Abraham, for Joshua, and for Me
For many who have chosen to take this important step of drawing near to the covenant of Abraham—even without converting to the Jewish religion—the subject

Trials are not an option for the children of Abraham.
We must live in a world whose values and purposes oppose those of our Father Yehovah. Therefore, we should not expect daily life to be

More Than a Word: The Meaning of a Name in Hebrew Thought
In various Hebrew passages we also find the expressions shem tov and shem ra—meaning “good name” and “bad name,” respectively—both referring to a person’s character

The Meaning Behind the Name Noach
The word Noach means “rest.” From this same root come the name of the prophet Nahum and the town Kfar Nachum (Capernaum). One of the

We Need Your Help to Keep the Lights On
I never thought I’d write a letter like this. Today, I come to you not with prophetic insight or ministry victories — but with a transparent and urgent plea.