The Altar of Atad
Free Chapter: A Crown at the Altar of Atad Have You Ever Had to Bury Someone or Something? So Joseph went up to bury his father; and with him went up all the servants of Pharaoh, the elders of his house, and all the elders of the land of Egypt, as well as all the... Continue Reading →
Who Can Stand Before Jealousy?
Photo by Pro Church Media on Unsplash Anger and offenses can be settled and healed, but the Book of Proverbs states, "who can stand before jealousy?" "Wrath is cruel and anger is overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?" (Proverbs 27:4, TLV). "A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy is rottenness to... Continue Reading →
Joseph the Seer, Sees–Part II
Part One HERE The Seer, Sees. Suddenly, Joseph loses control. Over 20 years of emotions locked up inside of his soul now bursting to be released. “Send everyone away from me!” The room filled with servants and guardsmen hurrying to leave. A hush falls over the air. The sons of Israel wonder what will become... Continue Reading →
The Number 5 and Joseph
The Number 5 and the Story of Joseph go hand in hand: Last week, we learned that Joseph was hated and then due to his dreams, he was hated more. The Bible says that his brothers hated him and could not speak a kind word to him, and they were jealous of him. How... Continue Reading →
Here I Am, Send Me
“People who carry torches make easy targets”—Ron Warren. And Yisra’ĕl (Israel) said to Yosĕph (Joseph), “Are not your brothers feeding the flock in Sheḵem? Come, I send you to them.” So he said to him, “Here I am.” (Genesis 27:11-13, ISR). Here I am. Send Me! Hineni is a total readiness to give of... Continue Reading →
The Assassin and the Altar–I Kings I, Haftarah
"The Don considered a use of threats the most foolish kind of exposure; the unleashing of anger without forethought as the most dangerous indulgence." ― Mario Puzo, The Godfather I Kings 2, plays out like an assassin movie with a leading hitman. David instructs Solomon to guard the commandments and to walk holy before Adonai.... Continue Reading →
Leah the Wild Cow
A friend of mine sent me an intriguing podcast the other day about Rachel, Jacob's wife. She was the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. She said, "I keep seeing Rachel everywhere!" When she said it, I thought, "that's funny" because "I keep seeing Leah." Oh, Leah, you break my heart. What can women learn from... Continue Reading →