Living Torah

The account of Jacob reveals level after level for our lives today. What does the ladder of Beit El and Mount Sinai have in common? What is the message of both? Jacob’s exile os about his crisis of faith. So is ours!

“Just go in and kill them all!” This is the attitude some have today concerning the current Israel war. What if one of the hostages was your baby, your spouse, your grandmother? Israels highest priority is life and are fighting an enemy whose highest priority is death. Pray before you post! connecttoisrael.org

“Why Is This War Different” Wars have been the norm since Cain killed Able and Jacob wrestled with Esau. What makes this war any different? Why should we be concerned with something so far from our homes? Is there more to this war than an earthly conflict? How do we explain killing if we are told to love our enemy? When good men do nothing, evil men will prevail!

Why is Israel waiting to go into Gaza? So easy to pass judgement when a person has no related skin in the war! Was the end prophesied in this week’s Torah portion? connecttoisrael.org

Not just facts and figure, but the stories of people dealing with life in Israel. Am Israel Chai! (The people of Israel live!) connecttoisrael.org

“Life Is Bigger Than You!” How can each of us make a difference in this world, in the current Israel war and even in the people we meet on a daily basis? This week we explore “Warrior Worship” and “Warrior Obedience”.

The stories behind the news. How can we be involved? In watching prophecy unfold, do not forget the sheading of blood that makes is happen. connecttoisrael.org

So much is happening in Israel. My first instinct is to set the Scripture aside and just record on the subject of Israel. Instead I set instinct aside and opened to the first chapters of our foundation. Question for evolution. If things get better, where did evil come from? What is evil anyway? Yah gives us a clue that, yes, He is involved in history!

A very emotional update this week. More than facts and figures. How should we respond? What can we do? connecttoisrael.org

“War In Israel! SO???” Last Saturday war began in Israel. Why should we care? After all, Israel is 7000 miles away! Can’t we just sit back and watch without getting involved? This is a very somber but important program for all of us to take to heart.

We come to the last Torah portion. Most years I will overlay the blessings with the words of Jacob. Bit of a new take this year. What if these words are for a different time of preparation, entrance and establishment?

News and updates from Israel. From prefab Sukkot to toilet seats. Israel has it all! connecttoisrael.org

Yom Kippur approaches. How does the Song of Moses relate to this special day? A people who were not a people are called to be a testimony to a people who were a people. If the people Moses is speaking of is us shouldn’t we ask ourselves how we are doing at the job we are being called to?

News and updates from Israel. Yom Kippur and a short review of the movie Route 60. connecttoisrael.org

“Right Focus! Right Results” The messages brought forth through the Biblical Festivals are very clear. Is it possible to muddy those clear waters though? We need to learn to stay out of the way of His message so we can encounter that message! Once again, the guys hold nothing back, our victories, disappointments and tenacity to see His message through.

The Fall Feasts are upon us! What if 1 is 7 and 7 is 1? Could this provide an insight into Messiah and bring forth some pretty interesting discussions with others? Just consider; before 7 there was 1, but 7 would become 1. Answer to the equation? Messiah, slain before the foundations of the earth!

News and updates from Israel. Preparing for the Fall Feasts? What is the focus? connecttoisrael.org

“Disconnecting To Find The Connection” The Fall Feasts are upon us. What relevance can days established thousands of years ago have on our lives today? Is it all just tradition anyway? Listen in and get ready for your own encounter with your Creator.

News and updates from Israel. Short update this week due to bad internet. connecttoisrael.org

“God’s Lens For Life” If our Creator has plans and purposes for our lives does this also mean He has a path for us to walk which will lead us to the destination He has purposed for our lives? What if we walk with the wrong glass prescription? What if an eye is damaged? Could it be He will bring others into our lives to help us see and walk our path clearly?

“When you come into The Kingdom!” Those words may be a twist on the actual verses, but they sure are worth dreaming about. How are we walking out His word today? What is our attitude behind our observance? Is our observance out of duty or out of joy? Deuteronomy 28 are beautiful words, but most of us don’t have livestock and kneading bowls. Let’s take a more modern look.

News and updates from Israel. How about that agriculture!? connecttoisrael.org

At first glance, it seems that much of what Moshe said was written to his generation and has nothing to do with us today. Nothing could be farther from the truth! The instructions in Torah span through every generation. It is up to us to dig in and find out how.

News and updates from Israel. What is repentance and how should we view the month of Elul? connecttoisrael.org

“The Beginning Of……Everything?” The words “The Fear of God” becomes a theme of Scripture which goes from cover to cover. What does it mean to fear Him though? Are we being told to be afraid of Him? A Scriptural fear of Yah opens many doors of understanding, knowledge and truth for our lives.