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tree of life
are you feeling disillusioned
by your congregation or religion?
no need to cling to just one leaf
but please don’t jump off the tree of life
move closer to the root
hug the trunk
climb on branches
explore different leaves
follow me to learn more!
root
the root is
there’s ONE God
who created
you
and this tree
and me
the birds
and the bees
and the universe
follow me to connect!
water
are you seeking something more in life?
the Word like water flows down from above
ever tried to grow flowers
without water?
that would be like trying to nurture your soul without the Spirit of God
follow me to blossom!
rock
the Bible is beyond religion
the Bible is a collection of writings
inspired by the Creator of all
Judaism and Christianity share foundation
on this Rock of the Word of God
religions develop doctrines
trying to answer our big questions
if you seek profound truth
follow me to keep it real!
thanksgiving
ever feel thankful for the gift of life?
for family, friends, health, home, music, nature, food, fun
WHO do you thank?
a parent raising a child
an artist painting a landscape
a friend sharing support
wants to be known and appreciated
we love because God first loved us
let’s know WHO to thank!
moadim
holidays divide us
holidays unite us
religions divide us
the Word unites us
God placed the sun, moon, stars
to show days and nights,
seasons and years
lights marking moadim
appointed times
special dates with our Creator
let’s celebrate together!
wine
Yeshua’s first miracle
was turning water into wine
water nourishes roots
wine flows from fruit
of the vine
of the tree of life
לחיים!
the Tanakh (OT) gives glimpses of eternal life
Enoch walked with God then God took him
Abraham, Isaac, Aaron, Moses were gathered to their people, then their bodies buried
Rachel’s soul emerged as she died
follow the way of Wisdom to choose Life
Elijah ascended in a whirlwind among chariots of fire
flowers fade, grass withers, the Word endures
our bodies return to earth, our souls return to God who gave them
the faithful will not see the pit
the righteous will shine like stars
let’s dwell in the house of HaShem (TheName - He was, is, will be) forever!
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verses implying eternal life in the Tanakh (OT)
religions divide over turning enticing glimpses into definitive doctrine
let’s explore the Word of God together
birth death & Beyond!
the Brit Chadashah (NT) reveals more about eternal life
Yeshua calls us to store treasure in heaven
at time of maturity, wheat will be gathered into the barn, weeds will be burned
the kingdom of God is within us
all who embrace the Word become people of God
all who believe in God’s Son receive eternal life
many rooms are prepared for God’s children in His house
eternal life begins now
eye has not seen, ear has not heard what is prepared for those who love God
now we see as in a foggy mirror, then we will see face to face
the mortal must be clothed in immortality
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verses promising eternal life in the Brit Chadashah (NT)
religions separate over converting mystery to dogma
let’s explore the Word of God together
birth death & Beyond!
balance
life spins us
how do we maintain balance?
in dance and in yoga
it helps to focus on one spot
focusing on our one God
centers our journey
let’s balance for life!
Designer clothing
life strips us
so what do we wear?
we need Designer clothing!
the armor of God
the belt of truth
the shoes of shalom
the breastplate of righteousness
the shield of faith
and more…
let’s dress for life!
inspiration
is the Bible inspired by the Creator of all
from Beyond space and time?
how else could it know
the Big Bang
7 day week
primal struggles of men and women
moral code
eternity in our hearts
the Name and nature of God
Kabbalah precedes quantum physics
prophecy parallels history
archaeology reveals remnants
cycles of rebellion destruction redemption shalom
fit between Old and New Testaments
shows they share the same Source
Word enters Spirit fills
lives are transformed!
hydration
a friend recently told me
that he doesn’t need the Word
because God is within him
I responded
my body is made of mostly water
yet I still need to hydrate
from a Source Beyond
gifted
some musically gifted people
can play songs by ear
some spiritually gifted people
intuit the essence of God
yet even musical geniuses
nurture their talent by reading notes
and even spiritual sages
nurture their souls by reading the Word
spiritual warfare
is often so misunderstood
please take a moment to reflect
on the possibility of God fighting with Satan
that would be like you battling a sandcastle!
everything that exists is created and sustained by God
the warfare is within us
we are the land that angels and demons battle over
spiritual entities tug at each soul
will you choose to chase idols
or to align with the eternal Word of God?
unity
the concept of Trinity confuses me
puts my brain in a pretzel
God is Beyond confusion
God is One
Source of Word and Spirit
through which we connect!
sunshine
our sun is temporary
our Source is eternal
our sun sends forth heat and light
our Source sends forth Word and Spirit
let’s bask in the eternal sunshine
of the presence of God!
together
Beyond religions that separate us
Jews and Christians join in believing
that God of the Bible is Creator of all
Source of Word and Spirit
through which we connect
let’s deepen our faith
let’s elevate our understanding
let’s grow personal relationship
let’s unify believers
Together in the Word of God
please Join Our Journey!
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wow
did the Creator of all speak to Moses
in sound and light
witnessed by amazed Israelites
who had recently been miraculously delivered
from slavery and death?
if not...
all of Judaism and Christianity is based on a fairy tale
if so...
WOW!
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calling
תיקון עולם
tikkun olam
repairing the world
starts with you
starts with me
according to the Bible
God knows us before forming our bodies
prepares every soul for unique purpose
we are each best
at being exactly who we are
let’s connect with our Creator
to clarify our calling!
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light
happy Christmanukah!
both Christmas and Chanukah
celebrate light
Menorah shining from Source Beyond
Star of wonder in the night
light of eternal life and love
Word and Spirit of God
illuminating our souls
hope
is our hope in cybersecurity?
will longer passwords save us?
what really keeps us in line?
what makes us want to be good?
imagine our world
with every person
living with higher purpose
together in the Word of God
challenge
want a challenge?
clear your mind of religion
explore the Bible
open the eyes of your heart
listen to the response of your soul
as Word enters
and Spirit fills
mountain
the Bible abounds with images
of the Word of God as the highest Mountain
for us to climb to elevate spiritually
while science and philosophy build hills from bottom up
this Mountain is erected by revelation from above
Word and Spirit
light and truth
lead us to God’s eternal holy Mountain
hiking
on the Mountain of God
many different trails
ascend toward the same Source
I long to see all types of believers
as happy hikers
affirming and encouraging
each other's intersecting and elevating journeys
together in the Word and Spirit of God!
wind
feeling frazzled?
while many spiritual winds blow in this world
the Mountain of God stands strong
let’s lift our eyes above the turbulence!
our Creator and Sustainer
whose Name and nature
we know through Word and Spirit
is our eternal
Source of wisdom
Source of love
Source of life
money
feeling stressed about money?
what is money?
blips on a bank statement which we believe in and strive for
United States currency proclaims “In God We Trust”
who is this God we trust?
is it the ONE who inspired the Bible?
money
is an important asset
but can become an idol
the Word of God
warns that worldly riches can obstruct spiritual life
encourages us to store treasure in heaven
reverence of our Creator
our Source of Shalom
is the beginning of eternal wisdom and wealth
planning
are you planning for retirement?
are you planning for what follows?
not just for where your body will rest
but for your soul’s journey onward
some of us will reach retirement
all of us will pass from this life
like keeping connected with home while traveling
let’s nurture relationship with eternity
let’s walk together
step by step
together in the Word of God!
salvation
Jesus saves!
what does this mean?
who is Jesus
and what does he save us from?
the Word of God saves us
from being alone with our speculations
this revelation from Beyond
is the root of all Bible-based religions
connects us with eternity
saves us from darkness
lights our Life!
family
anyone else perplexed by blood sacrifice covering sin?
for the spiritual but not religious it’s just not a thing
for Jews a complicated system of animal sacrifices at the Temple in Jerusalem
got replaced by a complicated system of prayers and rules
for Christians belief in the death and resurrection of Jesus is key
but what good parent says to their kids
“if we kill your perfect brother
who is essentially a clone of me
this will make you acceptable in our family
despite your many shortcomings”?!?
according to the Bible
God is the Source of life
everything contrary to God leads to death
we are cleansed by and for connection with the Divine
living water of Word and Spirit
flowing from loving Source
washes and nurtures all who join the family
to honor our Father in heaven
to love our siblings
to care for our home
to enjoy eternal life!
now
we are saved by grace through faith!
nice words
but what does this really mean?
our current bodies are tainted by inevitable death
like kids with dirty feet
our souls need living water
of Word and Spirit flowing from loving Source
to wash away the mud of mortality
grace is our calling and cleansing
faith is entering our sparkling spiritual home
salvation is freedom from fear
eternal life in the Presence of God starts now!
get it
ever read the Bible and… not get it?
try scanning the forest
and hugging one tree
often soaking in just one verse
soothes and satisfies my soul
there’s an approach named Lectio Divina
which I call in Hebrew
קריאה קדושה
holy reading
read reflect respond rest
please try it
and take a deep breath of the Spirit of God
wellspring
like 26,000 years ago
the Word of God warned the prophet Jeremiah
of two evils
which most of us still struggle with today
one is we stray from our Source of living water
wander away from the wellspring of purpose peace love light
the other is we dig defective wells
scrounge in the mud seeking whatever drink we desire
it’s never enough
our thirst is for flow from Beyond
let’s turn from suckholes to wellsprings!
Ruach
the Bible portrays
the Wind of the Spirit
Ruach Elohim
blowing wherever She pleases
from where She comes
and to where She goes
is Beyond our understanding
those who listen hear Her Voice
whispering in the Word of God
breathing eternal Life into our souls
tune in
what do
Jeremiah the prophet
Jesus
the apostle Paul
and psychedelic pioneer Timothy Leary
have in common?
they all challenged us
to question authority and think for ourselves
to open inner eyes and see with heart
to open inner ears and hear with soul
to expand consciousness
to tune in to dimensions Beyond
to view life with eternal perspective
to seek truth
to explore potential
to deepen love
to connect with God
worldviews
conflict over worldviews
especially about eternity
seems so senseless
if we’re honest it’s clear
that no one here knows for sure
we all agree creation somehow happened
lots of folklores have flood stories
then division of languages and cultures
One God of Judaism
karma of Hinduism
ethics of Confucianism
natural yin yang flow of Taoism
freedom from clinging ego of Buddhism
eternal life of Christianity
faith of Islam
breathing and being of meditation
expanding consciousness of universe
similar moral codes
diverse perspectives
what is our purpose?
who hears our prayers?
we need revelation from Beyond
to know the Creator of all
Source of Word and Spirit
through which we connect