Rood Blog
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Problem of the Heart
In recent days we have seen horrific crimes committed against our fellow man. People gunned down with little to no reason. Shooters with no more
What Does Hallelujah Mean?
Hallelu is simply the imperative form of the verb halel and Yah is the first part of the name of the Creator. From the “elel” that is
Tearing Down The Legacy Of Hate
In my 58 years on this planet, I have noticed a trend if you will, of people being more and more influenced by hate. I
The Breath of Life
I love how descriptive the Word of Yehovah is. We are often given metaphorical imagery to help us understand spiritual concepts. These comparisons not only
Choosing Faith or Fear
My father-in-law taught me something a long time ago. He said, “Tedd, you can either live in faith or fear, but you can’t live in
What Does Shavuot Mean?
The word bikurim was popularized in the Messianic movement in the wake of, “Yom haBikurim,” the day ‘after Shabbat’ The word, or rather the words, for “first
Where is Your Heart Today?
As a pastor, I had many instances when people would come up to me and ask: “What truly does Matthew 6:21 mean?” “For where your