tasting our bitter herbs.

In a traditional Passover meal, it’s common to partake in bitter herbs. A seder often includes an herb called maror, which literally means “bitter.” The word bitter comes up a lot in the book of Exodus, probably because the Israelites don’t really look back on Egypt with a whole lot of fondness. But they looked back on it nevertheless. … Continue reading tasting our bitter herbs.

Who Do You Say That I Am? (and Who Do You Think You Are?)

You’re not who you think you are. Isn’t that a scary thought? The person that you’ve always envisioned yourself to be, however close or far from the truth, isn’t who you think you are. Who you think you are is simply that – who you think you are. Humans are good at this by nature. We like … Continue reading Who Do You Say That I Am? (and Who Do You Think You Are?)

Satan has no power in Christmas Carols.

There are a lot of cushy Christmas carols. And for good reason. Who doesn’t want to hear about cute baby Jesus asleep and cooing in his manger? The perfect soundtrack for opening presents on a snowy morning. And what about Joy to the World? Fantastic. It’s a happy day, let’s be happy and sing happy … Continue reading Satan has no power in Christmas Carols.

I’m A Christian, But…

I’m a Christian, but sometimes I don’t act like it. I’m a Christian, but sometimes I don’t feel very Christian. Sometimes I don’t love people. Sometimes I don’t care. Sometimes I even hate people. I’m not proud of it. I wish I could be the Christian that everyone else seems to be. Always happy, always perfect, always #blessed. I’m … Continue reading I’m A Christian, But…

the Hope that You Have.

“Back when the Bible was written, then edited, then rewritten, then rewritten, then re-edited, then translated from dead languages, then re-translated, then edited, then rewritten, then given to kings for them to take their favorite parts, then rewritten, then re-rewritten, then translated again, then given to the pope for him to approve, then rewritten, then … Continue reading the Hope that You Have.