Off to Sukkot!
It’s that time of year again. We are very anxious to get out to our Sukkah again! This is our fifth year keeping the Feast of Tabernacles. It is really hard to believe that we have been blessed by the truths of Torah for that long. We have grown in many ways, and have discovered […]
Thoughts on the Days of Awe
My life is made up of minutes.Each minute I use costs me part of my life.How did I use those minutes?Did I waste them on silliness, or selfishness, or wishful thinking?Or did I make a difference in the lives of those around me?Did I share a smile?Did I offer a drink of water?Did I patiently […]
Feast of Trumpets 2011
Feast of Trumpets It is always a joy to celebrate the feasts of YHVH. This year was unique. It felt as though someone did not want us to celebrate. We had to deal with some spiritual warfare. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the […]
Rubber boot homeschool week #4
We had a shorter week to allow time for Feast of Trumpets.It was a week of learning to be flexible and a week of learning to be strict. I learned to be flexible in science class. We moved to the couch so everyone could cuddle and see the pictures. I also decided to rearrange the […]
Shabbat Q & A
Question from a reader: How do I avoid the little jobs on Shabbat? Answer: It takes planning to truly be able to rest on Shabbat. If you don’t plan, things will creep up and need handling on Shabbat. Here is a list of tips that I have learned in the last few years as I […]
Can we obey 98% of the time?
As we enter into the fall feasts, we are given a wonderful opportunity to evaluate ourselves. We need to look in the dark corners of our closets, peek under the cupboards, organize that high shelf. So it is at this time that I ask the question: Am I obeying YHVH 98% of the time? Yahshua […]
What is Torah family living?
What is Torah family living? What does it look like? It will look slightly different in every family, but there are common factors. The main idea is to take the principles found in Torah very seriously and seek to apply them on a daily basis. There is much more in Torah than Sabbath and the […]
Shabbat Shalom!
Wow, we are only a few hours from sunset! I have had a wonderful day. I made a list and managed to get everything done. I tried really hard to set the mood, which I often overlook due to time constraints. I put a tablecloth out, set the table early, put music on, etc. Everyone […]
Shabbat Shalom!
Wow, we are only a few hours from sunset! I have had a wonderful day. I made a list and managed to get everything done. I tried really hard to set the mood, which I often overlook due to time constraints. I put a tablecloth out, set the table early, put music on, etc. Everyone […]
My Little Torah Books
The next My Little Torah Book is ready. This one is all about eating kosher. I remember my children quoting how a kosher animal chews its cud and has a split hoof. Doug would quiz them as a game until it was second nature. This is important for children to understand so they will have […]
