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In a world of increasing separation, there is one group of people who are becoming united more than ever – the body of Messiah Yahushua (Jesus). As the world calls for separation from each other in the name of preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus, our resurrected King is sitting on His throne and deeply calling for the completion…
Shabbat Shalom, This week’s Shabbat Thought is based upon Mark 4:35-41 and Mark 5:15: Only on the other side of the storm will we discover the purpose of the journey through the storm We must truly understand that our own fears can prevent us from helping others find deliverance from torment and pain.
Shabbat Shalom, This week’s Shabbat Thought is based upon Mark 4:41, Philippians 3:8-11 and John 17:3 Our level of belief is our level of knowing Him Righteousness to stand before Father Elohim does not come through mere obedience to His laws but through our belief in Messiah who showed us why the laws His Father gave to us are good…
Shabbat Shalom, This week’s Shabbat Thought is based upon Mark 4:38 and 1 John 4:18: The greatest affirmation of His love is not in asking us where our belief is to stop the storm, but where our trust is in knowing that He will never allow us to perish in the storm “Why are you so afraid,” He asks? Do…
Shabbat Shalom, This week’s Shabbat Thought is based once again on Mark 4:35-41: Taking ownership and responsibility for my walk with Messiah As a follower/disciple of Messiah, how important is it to take ownership of that role? And more so, how does taking responsibility of my belief and trust in Him affect others around me or perhaps, those whom I…
Shabbat Shalom all! We wanted to introduce something new to you. Each week on Shabbat, a new Scripturally based “Shabbat Thought” for you to ponder and reflect upon will be posted which is designed to help you dig further into His Word. If you have any feedback or just want to share what Abba puts into your spirit regarding the…
Shabbat Shalom dear ones, Rivkah and I wanted to share a special prayer meeting from last night (1/17/20). Everyone in attendance was given a chance to share what Yah has put on their heart. Listen, and be encouraged–take time out to sit in His presence and experience His peace–that peace which only He can offer–to calm your anxious soul. Blessings…
Following the traditions of men is a path that leads to death – an act of treason against the King. Following the Word of God is the path that leads to life – an act of submission to the King. Recorded at the Prayer & Training Center, Fort Worth, on the last great day of the feast of Sukkot (the…
Last November, I went out for a walk on Shabbat late afternoon around 4:00pm. The sun was setting soon. I had a heavy heart as I walked through the grassy field. I walked by the cat tails along the way and the patches of briars and thorns that were slowly dying because of the cold snap last night. On my…
Through his own personal challenges, Derek speaks about what it is like to walk through the rocky trenches with the Spirit, while at the same time, resisting the Devil who is waiting to take advantage at the first sign of stumbling. What does it truly mean to resist the devil? Withholding what he desires the most from us… Click <HERE>…
A special Shabbat message from the ocean! Click <HERE> to Listen
A quiet Shabbat morning by the water, sharing an encourging word from Psalm 42. Click <HERE> to watch!
A continuation in understanding that the “Law” (Torah) that once condemed us, is the same “Law” we now live under unto eternal life through Messiah’s work of redemption on the stake! Click <HERE> to Listen!
A fireside chat on the controversial topic of whether “New Testament” believers are under the “Old Testament” law or not under it. What did Messiah Yahushua (Jesus) really set us free from? Click <HERE> to Listen
For all of us who have found our freedom in the Savior, Messiah Yahushua, we must understand that the greatest cost to us is in maintaining that freedom. This is the journey I am on, and others who have realized that gaining, maintaining, and sharing our freedom is a lifelong endurance test that will end no sooner than those words…
In preparation for Passover 2017, Derek shares his thoughts and heart in response to an email from a dear brother. Listen as Derek discusses insights into Messiah Yahushua being our Menorah, in whom we have been created to be vessels of honor to contain the anointed oil of His Father’s Spirit. We are mediators of the Gospel message–priests wearing the…
In this study surrounding Hebrews 12:15-16, the understanding is made clear that the root of bitterness is at the source of the hate of everything having to do with the family of Elohim. Those who harbor bitterness, such as Esau when attempting to repent but did not receive it, will cause destruction and division within the family, along with a spirit…
In this Shabbat exhortation, I want to share with you the key to not being deceived in these last days. To love the truth is to love who Messiah created you to be–a new creation. The greatest sin is to forget who we are in Him and this will open up a direct portal for the enemy to come in…
Listen, as Derek shares a special Yom Kippur Message (with intimate insights into 2 Corinthians 10), and calls to attention the subtle reasonings of the mind which so often challenge the authority and truth of the word of Elohim. If our flesh is submitted to what the Creator says is true, the enemy has no leverage to use our flesh against…
In this intimate podcast, on a rainy Shabbat morning, I share my hearts desire to become once again–perfected in the image of perfect love–the image of my Creator. Listen <HERE>
A brief message on remembering the joy of Shavuot–the eternal pledge of our Bridegroom’s soon appearance to receive the reward of His suffering <click here> to listen Peace of Mind Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Listen, as Derek shares some special thoughts on life, and the Source of it. <click here> to listen
Shabbat Shalom, Rivkah and I have continued to receive more questioning regarding the “floating” aviv barley reports, that seem to be drifting into the “air space” of concerned believers. “Who’s report are we to believe?”, they ask. If we go by Isaiah 53:1–it is to whom Yahuweh reveals His “Barley Sheaf”, that will determine what report to believe. Recently, a…
With another poke of the proverbial stick of condemnation, she sat alone inside the cage she had built for herself, with the bars of rejection she had received from countless people in her life, whom she thought loved her. As she stepped off the street to get a taxi home to her broken down rental, the words she had heard…
Joyous Preparation Day to each of you! As many of you may not know, from time to time we post things in our Articles/Studies Library that we may or may not mention in blog postings. It is important to go out and check our website at times for added information..etc. Also, If you haven’t been sharing our website or blogs…
“And they overcame him because of the Blood of the Lamb, and because of the Word of their witness, and they did not love their lives to the death.” – Revelation 12:11 It is time! It is time to overcome because we have been enabled to overcome by the blood of the Lamb, and our witness that the blood has…
“I have come as a light into the world, so that no one who believes in Me should stay in darkness.” John 12:46 (ISR) “And when He thus had spoken, He cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.” John 11:43 (KJV) Just the other day, I substituted for an 8th grade math class. It was during the 8th period…
Shabbat Shalom dear ones! We are looking forward to our beloved day of rest; aren’t you? I wanted to share a link with you regarding a recent article I read concerning the famine and drought conditions worldwide. It is packed with much information – necessary information for us as people of the King! As people of the Light, people of…
Shabbat Shalom! What a beautiful and refreshing morning we had. I wanted to share this because Abba has never been so close as I have felt Him today. As Rivkah and I were wrapping up with the feeding of the homeless this morning, there were two plates left over. Today had seemed a lot slower than normal, so we had…
Shabbat Shalom, I wanted to share some correspondence I had a while back through a letter concerning some confusion about ‘Gentiles’. Please use this as your own springboard to study. It is the enemy who causes confusion, strife and division. I do not claim to know all, but I realize that if I remain soft, pliable, teachable under the tutoring of…
Something that I’m learning every single day in this adventurous walk with the Master, is the powerful weapon we have called ‘choice’. How many times lately or even throughout our lives do we find ourselves prostrated, face down upon the ground eating dirt? Not by choice at times, but by the shear weight and burdens of this world (the place…
“Would you like something encouraging to read today?” These were the words upon my lips earlier this morning. Jerry, Marlin, Kenneth, Beth, Sherry and John are just a few of the names of the people we had a chance to minister to today. Last night, Rivkah felt led to put together a small handout with Psalm 121 on it to…
“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to Yahuweh, and He will repay him for his deed.” Proverbs 19:7 Yesterday, Derek and I were on our way to the grocery store to prepare for Shabbat. We were listening to James Block’s Psalm 133 and Psalm 3 while we waited for a train to pass. Not a moment goes by since…
Shabbat Shalom! It has been awhile since the last time we have posted on our blog. Thank you all for praying for us as we are in the process of transitioning to another pasture. The Good Shepherd is always with us and knows what is best for us. This message (blog) is a study on the seven assemblies of Revelation.…
Faith – Volumes of libraries have been written about this one word. There are books, teachings, CD’s, DVD’s, YouTube videos, presentations and sermons on this one subject. Why is it so important, that even an entire movement that began in the 1960’s was called, “The Faith Movement”? I am no scholar. I am no great Bible teacher. I do not…
I received this during my quiet time with Abba on Shabbat (Saturday), December 13th… As I was praying and singing, all of a sudden, these words started coming into my spirit. I started writing and the next thing I knew, I had about eight pages in my small journal. These words are not from me because nothing in here contains…
Shabbat thoughts recorded two weeks ago – “As I was praying for direction and His leading, the facing of the Red Sea by the children of Israel came to me. A wall insurmountable in front, sure death behind and the unknown of an endless wilderness on either side – yet going forward was His plan – going through what seemed…
This Shabbat morning, as I sat rocking back and forth on my couch, holding firmly in my hand the tzitzit of the tallit I was under, tears flowed as I recalled the images in my mind of one of the Rabbi’s blood soaked tzitzit from the horrific attack in the Har Nof Synagogue in Jerusalem on November 18th. Who could…
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), the day of finalities, the summation of the 40 days of repentance, the completion of the 10 Days of Awe. What does it all mean? To the Orthodox Jews, it means fasting and repentance, spending the day in prayer and the synagogue, hoping their names are sealed in the Book of Life, and wishing others…
Shabbat Shalom, I write this as we prepare for our first Shabbat after our arrival in Israel. We have the wonderful privilege this year to celebrate the Festivals, here in the place He has put His Name forever – Jerusalem. We will share soon the amazing testimonies – the goodness of Yahuweh, and how He arranged for us to be…
The rain is coming down outside, and the light of day is giving way to another evening. However, it isn’t just another evening – its the eve of Shabbat. It is our weekly identification with His covenant, and His commandment to rest. To rest is a gift. Many of us do not know how to rest. Have you ever been…
I was looking out the window this morning while eating and I was talking to Yahuweh. I was expressing my desire to always “feel” His presence as the leaves of the trees feel His wind, and as the plants feel the rain when it comes down. I want to sense His presence as I did in the car on the…
How quickly we lose sight of what He has done for us. Have you ever felt as though He isn’t there – though you know He is? This transition has been a very difficult one. Though we saw many miracles in our “exodus”, I find myself lately, crying out, ‘where are you Abba?’ I mean how can I utter those…
Is Yahuweh a dirty rag to be used whenever we need to clean up something in our lives? Is He nothing more than a band aid stuck in our back pocket to be pulled out when we get a boo boo? Where are the ones of Psalm 119 who cry out ‘Greater is your Torah than thousands of silver and…
“Arise, shine, for your light has come! And the esteem of Yahuweh has risen upon you. For look, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness the peoples. But Yahuweh arises over you, and His esteem is seen upon you.” (Isaiah 60:1,2) Yahuweh lifted David’s head because David’s head was bowed low in humility. When Yahuweh lifts the head, we can…
I’ve been praying and weeping a lot lately…praying for my voice to only be heard when it is relaying His voice! I only want to do, say and write what He tells me to!! I’ve been weeping for things going on in this world, the heaviness…pure wickedness that people are calling good…because it grieves Abba. We’ve been praying to hear…