On Hagar

We seem to ignore Hagar these days, but God never did! 

Realistic thought on evil

Many often claim "the devil made me do it" after doing something wrong. The reality is that is difficult to prove, and it's often a justification to be unaccountable for one’s own actions. Anyhow, one can blame the devil or Satan for much evil, but the physical perpetration and manifestation of evil has almost always involved humans throughout time 

History shows that humanity has inflicted immense suffering upon itself through systemic violence, war, and atrocities. Major historical catastrophes—such as state-sponsored genocides, total wars, and brutal regimes—were designed, executed, and sustained by human choices and societal structures rather than natural disasters.

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Google AI Overview 

Visible from invisible

By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible (Or was not made out of visible things).

~ Hebrews 11:3, NRSVUE 

Two verses

  As for mortals, their days are like grass;

    they flourish like a flower of the field;

for the wind passes over it, and it is gone,

    and its place knows it no more.

- Psalm 103:15-16, NRSVUE 

The people of long ago are not remembered,

 nor will there be any remembrance of

 people yet to come by those who come after

 them.

- Ecclesiastes 1:11, NRSVUE

God and time

 For a thousand years in your sight

    are like yesterday when it is past

    or like a watch in the night.

- Psalm 90: 4, NRSVUE 

Video on Ancient British Christianity

In this post I am sharing a video from YouTube titled: Ancient British Christianity: Not Under Roman Authority. In the video Fr. Andrew Harrah discusses the origins and early chapters of ancient British Christianity and considers the evidence for its subjection to the Bishop of Rome. I found the argument made by Fr. Harrah to be well researched, and this is one of the reasons why I decided to share it. Anyhow, I will stop here and encourage everyone to watch. Blessings!

Reference:

https://youtu.be/7m_BX92H2rM?si=4GDvnsRciI68fdVD

Sharing an article on Shabbat

President Trump’s remarkable proclamation on May 4th in honor of Jewish Heritage Month is the first time an American president has publicly encouraged Jews to observe Shabbat.

“In special honor of 250 glorious years of American independence and on the weekend of Rededicate 250 — a national jubilee of prayer, praise, and thanksgiving — Jewish Americans are encouraged to observe a national Sabbath,” the President stated.

Even more remarkably, he suggested that all Americans be inspired by the Jewish day of rest. “From sundown on May 15 to nightfall on May 16, friends, families, and communities of all backgrounds,” the proclamation continues, “may come together in gratitude for our great Nation. This day will recognize the sacred Jewish tradition of setting aside time for rest, reflection, and gratitude to the Almighty.”

 

The foregoing excerpt was extracted from an article by Rabbi Dr. Stu Halpern, MBA published on Aish. I enjoyed reading and hope all of you will, as well. I found it to be fitting as a post for this blog. Read the full article at the link below.

Trump's Shabbat Proclamation and America's Founding Promise | Aish

Reference:

https://aish.com/trumps-shabbat-proclamation-and-americas-founding-promise/