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 →
Traditions, Prophets, and the Month of Elul Part #2
“What is a tradition? Webster defines it as: an inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action, or behavior (such as a religious practice or a social custom) How many traditions do we read our Messiah keeping? Several, but what happens when we begin to use the traditions as a tool for control or even... Continue Reading →
Madmen
This message concerns the Holy One's prophets, who were deemed madmen and at times labeled babbling fools. These were peculiar men. These were men whose voices boomed at times. Men who called down fire and shut up the heavens. Men on missions. Again and again, the LORD, the God of their fathers, sent word to... Continue Reading →
The Potter’s Wheel
Photo by Quino Al on Unsplash If you were a God who wanted to wake people up, who would you send to do that job? John came as a voice. John was a High Priest and a prophet. Humble servants, teachers, and ministers of His Word are not just born equipped. They are thrown on... Continue Reading →