At our house

When you hear a redwinged blackbird sing, you know everything will be okay. This was our front yard only a few days ago. Everything was white and getting to the barn involved a knee deep trek. Doug had some difficulties in the wonderful world of aviation, and we used the tractor to tow his truck […]

The prophecy game

prophecy

Prophecy can be a fascinating topic of discussion. My husband often reads news articles and ponders how they could relate to prophecy. We believe YHVH has led us to prepare our family in certain ways for the days ahead. But you may have noticed that Torah Family Living has a definite lack of anything prophecy […]

My First Torah – Ki Tisa

Ki Tisa Exodus 30:11-34:35   Click here to learn more about My First Torah. Click here to download the illustrated printable PDF.   Moses stayed up on Mount Sinai as he listened to YHVH’s instructions about the tabernacle and the priests. He learned about how each man was to give half a shekel of money […]

My First Torah – Tetzaveh

Tetzaveh Exodus 27:20-30:10   Click here to learn more about My First Torah. Click here to download the illustrated printable PDF. Moses was instructed to make his brother Aaron a priest. Aaron would do all the jobs in the tabernacle, with the help of his sons. They would offer sacrifices on the altar. They would […]

The seat for Elijah

Every year at Passover, we set an extra place at the table for Elijah. During the seder, we go to the door and call for Elijah to join us. What if someone was on the other side of the door? What would I do? What if it wasn’t Elijah, but Yahshua knocking on my door? […]

Humble thyself

“As for me and my house, we will serve YHVH.” What does that mean? It means I will love what He loves. I will do what He says. I will accept what He brings into my life, and what He takes away. I will humble myself before Him, for He is far greater than me. […]

Decluttering is a sacrifice

I just put 5 more trash bags in Doug’s truck, all full of clothes to donate. We went through the boy’s room this morning. Right after breakfast, I began by pulling all the clothes out into the living room. We sorted it into piles and then Isaac began helping me go through his clothes. He […]

Prep day prep talk

preparation day

I find myself talking about prep day alot lately. Many of you are new to this whole idea of keeping Torah. I’m so proud of you for leaving what you knew and embarking on this journey, not always knowing what will lie ahead. I hope I can be a bit of encouragement to you today. […]

A little tour

torah

Many of you are joining us more recently. I’m so glad you are here. I thought I’d take you on a quick tour so that you know what is available to you here. First, I’d like to point out that I do all I can to make the resources available for free. I do this […]

Spiritual Sabbaths

I have begun my preparations for this week’s Sabbath. I worked diligently throughout the week, so most jobs would already be done. I set up my baking projects for tomorrow by soaking flour and setting out ingredients. I put in the second to last load of laundry for the week. I have a pile of […]