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Jacob finds himself alone, facing, as he thinks, imminent danger from being slaughtered by his brother Esau. He puts his family in hiding, he sends gifts of cattle to Esau to maybe “soften him up,” he might think. Now comes a wrestling match. Jacob is at his wits' end; it is only he and...

Parashah: “VaYishlach” (and he sent) GENESIS: 32:3-36:43 We see in this week's parashah that Ya'akov is on his way home to Beth-El. He comes to his “encounter” with his brother Esav. It is a time of tension for him, as we know, he “stole” from him the blessing. Or was it really theft...

Well, I have always said, we either have it or don't, it doesn't matter what percentage, if there are three diamonds in three square miles of beach, there are diamonds on the beach! E1B1B is one of the genes in the human genome (DNA) groups that pertains to Israel. So, if you have that, and you...

Thank you for your info, very interesting indeed. I found out about my Jewish ancestry through Family Tree DNA

Amen, thanks for your comment. Interestingly, many cultures have Hebrew names, perhaps tracing their ancestry back to those tribes of Israel. British "Brit Ish" (Covenant of Man), Danish "Dan Ish" (Man from the tribe of Dan) (just a thought)

The sergeant didn't reply; he and the medic just walked off towards the now-empty German trenches. The sergeant turned back once more and looked at Michael, who was now on his feet. “War is hell,” he said, shaking his head. Then the sergeant and the medic departed, following the other survivors...

“Stand by for artillery cover fire,” shouted an officer at the extreme end of the trench. A few minutes passed, and then suddenly, the barrage of British artillery boomed overhead. The soldiers heard the whistle of the artillery shells and then the explosion on the German side. After ten...

Michael understood that Hans was asking about his Bible, if he had one. Michael looked down at the ground, shook his head sadly, and replied; “Nein, ich habe keine Bibel.” No, he didn't have his Bible with him. “Warum nicht?” asked Hans, looking a bit confused. “Warum habensie nicht Bibel?”...

WHEN THE GUNS WERE SILENT (A Christmas Tale from WW1) The British soldiers slowly made their way across no-man's land. It was the first time in a year that the Germans weren't shooting at them. It was an eerie silence, so unlike warfare. It all started eight hours ago, the Christmas Eve Truce...

FROM DRY BONES TO FILLED LUNGS; (Lesson 11 of 16) "To all accoutable people." What does it mean to be "accountable"? Or "being responsible for our actions and decisions? Are we all "accountable" for responding to the call of evangelism?

HOSEA 12:13-14:9 The prophet condemns Israel for “forsaking the LORD.” Israel was led out of Egypt by the prophet Moses (Moshe) and tended to, provided for by YHVH, yet Israel forsook the LORD, chasing after false gods, going into idolatry. Now the LORD will punish, and his wrath will fall upon...

GENESIS 28:10-22 and John 1:51 In this parashah study, we see that Jacob is on his way to Haran to find himself a wife (or two). He is tired after a long day's journey. He stops to rest outside of a city called “Luz” (almond trees), and scripture says that he settles down for the night and...

MAL 1:1-2:7 The prophet speaks and writes through the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit), “Jacob have I loved, but Esau I have hated”. You ask, “Isn't God love?” Isn't God all about love? Why does he “hate poor Esau?” The word “hate” has the same meaning as “reject”. YHVH, who is “all knowing,” knew...

Thank you all for your comments, be blessed all of you. Those in Australia "Down Under," hope you never run into those Funnel Web spiders

PARASHAH: TOLDOT (generations) GEN 25:19-28:9 This study starts out with the generations of Abraham and Sarah. After years of waiting and praying, they finally had Yitzchak. The legacy continues, the promise of YHVH is revealed once more, but not without testing of faith. Yitzchak and Riv'kah...

I guess we can complain, or praise God and thank God for all things. In some places, things can be worse. Complaining won't change things. We all have things to be thankful for. Well, here, at least I don't have to worry about stepping on a Funnel Web spider, nor swimming near box jellyfish...

Here's an idea for this coming Thursday's Thanksgiving time. You're around the table, either for lunch or dinner. Your guests are there, and who knows what they will want to talk about. But YOU are the host. You get to pick the "table topic." When everyone has had their share of roast turkey...

Yes, be thankful for ALL things

Yeah, that is what it seems to be, we need to combine everything together

Toggle Members Info Posted just now HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY? or HAPPY TURKEY DAY? As we approach one of our favorite times to celebrate with family, friends, and in-laws, we think about this special time called "Thanksgiving." Yet we hear of some calling it "Turkey Day". So which is it...