I went into this shabbat with a determined, but heavy heart. Determined to worship the LORD, but frustrated by many little frustrations in the various spheres of life. If I can't expect to have a pleasant life, then why bother to hope at all? But then I remember Job - how Job refused to give up his hope in God, even in the midst of terrible ( Read more... )

Nehemiah 13:17-22 ( Read more... )

This weekend, I'm planning to observe shabbat (the Sabbath ( Read more... )

Scripture on my mind ( Read more... )

This past Saturday was my birthday. I celebrated in a very joyful way - praising God in His house with His people! "One thing I have desired of the LORD, that will I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life..." Psalm 27 ( Read more... )