The Reason For The Season
By: Elyshia Johnson
Tagged: 2018 comes to a close,
Abraham,
and Jacob,
Australia,
Bible,
biblical holiday,
Christian,
Christmas,
christmas tree,
Congo,
dysfunctional home,
hebraic roots,
holiday season,
holidays,
Isaac,
israel,
Jesus,
jesus birth,
Kenya,
merry Christmas,
Mexico,
nativity,
pagan,
presents,
unconditional love
Dec 17, 2018
I know for many who love Israel and follow the Hebraic roots of our faith, whether or not to celebrate Christmas can be a real struggle. And I usually get some chastising notes and emails from well-meaning folks who are aghast that I allow a pagan Christmas tree in my home, when I should know better! So I will apologize in advance if talking about Christmas or saying “Merry Christmas” is offensive to you.
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Reflections on the News
On: Aug 22, 2017
By: Kim Troup
I see now with my own children, that news is very much a part of our lives. They live the news. When the government was threatening to give away Gush Katif, my daughters LIVED the news, making their way to a community in Gaza, being some of the last people to be pulled from the synagogue as the army took over. Maybe the news is such a part of us because Israel is ours. Maybe it’s because we’re so small and vulnerable. Maybe it’s because we care so much.
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The Politics of Israel – The What and The Who
On: Jun 7, 2016
By: Kim Troup
Tuesday, June 7, 2016 This has been a very political few weeks in Israel and I know many of our friends outside of Israel find it difficult to keep it all straight. So I thought I would try and clarify things a bit. A year ago, there were national elections in Israel and the […]
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Nitzavim (Standing) – Deuteronomy 29:9 – 30:20
On: Sep 12, 2012
By: Kim Troup
This week’s portion includes Moses’ last speech to the nation before the final poem that is Chapter 32 and the blessings in Chapter 33. Chapter 30 is often referred to as the “Return” chapter, including, as it does, references to both a physical and spiritual return to God and the Land of Israel. But a close examination of the verses in this chapter reveals a confusing sequence of events.
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Christ’s Passion
On: Apr 3, 2012
By: Kim Troup
Here in Colorado Springs a major event each year during Easter season is the performance of “The Thorn”. This is a reenactment of Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection. I’ve always struggled with this “passion play’ because I’m aware of the violent history that has been associated with Passion Plays. For many centuries Christians have used […]
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