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Beer, Bibles, and Bread
I don't know what you want to leave behind before you go, but I have several things I yearn to do before departing. Some of those things require money (missionary work); others need little if any, money. What we do here matters— both the good and the not-so-good. It all has repercussions. Part of writing... Continue Reading →
Ichabod
If you have been counting up to the day that commemorates the outpouring of the Spirit (Shavuot/Pentecost), today is said or thought to be the day Eli's sons grabbed the Ark and ran out to battle against the Philistines and died. Upon hearing the news, their father, Eli, the high priest falls backward and breaks... Continue Reading →
Enmeshment, Human Behavior Series Part VI
Continuing in the Human Behavior Series, Part VI series concerns enmeshment and disengagement. These are vital for healing and boundary setting. What is enmeshment? Enmeshment is a term coined by family therapist Salvador Minuchin to describe a relationship pattern in which personal boundaries are unclear or nonexistent. This means the people involved are emotionally fused or dependent... Continue Reading →
New Releases and Updates
Here at Manning the Gate Publishing, we have been swamped behind the scenes. We are learning the ropes of professional publishing, digital outlets, marketing, and interviewing illustrators. We were so blessed to learn that one of our dear Sisters in the Lord, a wise woman full of good works, has a granddaughter gifted in all... Continue Reading →
Triangulation
So far in this series concerning the study of human behavior/Psychology, I have covered "The Know It All," "Passive-aggressive behavior, Codependency, and the martyr complex. Today we are going to look at triangulation. I don’t have time to cover the golden child and the scapegoat in this session, but it has much to do... Continue Reading →
Part III, Jesus Revolution or Yeshua Revolution–Wolves in Sheeps Clothing
This is the third portion of the Series Jesus Revolution versus Yeshua Revolution. I will be looking at "prophets" both in Christianity and others I see the Messianic camps following. I’m sure many find my message unloving, but love is not what we have been taught. The Torah defines love. I admit, I failed in... Continue Reading →
The Jesus Revolution–Part II, Come Out of Her My People
A Jesus Revolution or a Yeshua revolution. I’m somewhat sad writing this blog--somewhat angry--also, hopeful. I’ll start with Lonnie Frisbee, one of the main characters in the new movie Jesus Revolution. He is played by the actor who portrays Jesus in The Chosen. Lonnie's wife was not contacted that they were making a movie... Continue Reading →
Satan Unmasked is Available.
Many of you have already received this newsletter, but for those who haven't, we wanted to let you know how excited we are to finally release Part I of the series. It has been a most difficult 3 months and we needed some joy. When women prepare for a baby they name it, clothe it,... Continue Reading →
Musing–The Woman at the Well
I'm working on a blog ( Old Rags, Josephs Bones, Jacobs Well, and a Samaritan woman) That compares the woman at the well to Joseph, Jeremiah, and many women at wells. Yes, even Moses sat down at a well after fleeing Egypt. While working on the blog last week, I started noticing the art of... Continue Reading →
Old Rags, Joseph’s Bones, Jacobs Well, and a Samaritan woman
Most of us have pictured the woman at the well—tired, hot, greying dark hair, etched lines around her mouth and eyes, back stooping over to draw water. We’ve heard the story told in many ways and often without much detail. We’ve heard it told in err. Accusing her of being a harlot who had... Continue Reading →