Keep The Faith

As I continue searching for clearer ways to understand Father God, I’ve begun to realize how deeply language shapes the way we see Him. Recently, while reading Braiding Sweetgrass by Robbin Wall Kimmerer , I was struck by the author’s description of her native tongue—an animate language where the world is alive, relational, and filled with presence. It made me wonder how much our English, with its habit of turning everything into objects, has limited our ability to see God’s heart, His creation, and even one another. This reflection is my first step into exploring what happens when language itself becomes a doorway to knowing the Father more truthfully. What does “animate” mean? In this context, animate refers to a way of speaking and seeing the world where creation is understood as alive, relational, and responsive—not as objects, but as beings participating in God’s ongoing story. Scripture and a Living World As I reflected on this difference between lan...

Trust in the Midst of Trials: Looking Back, Looking Up There are seasons when faith feels strong and unshakable, and seasons when questions rise to the surface. As I look back over the years — through pain, surgeries, healing, setbacks, and unexpected blessings — I can see how Father God has shaped my trust in Him. This reflection is part of that journey. December 2017 I’ve often said that I’ve learned to trust the Lord in all things. In my post Salvation , I wrote about the many times the Lord has saved me from harm throughout my life. That trust was built by looking back and realizing that God had His hand on me again and again. But during this time, I also had moments where I questioned even the existence of God. Maybe it was the enemy whispering. Maybe it was the weariness of a long journey. Maybe it was simply being human. Back in August of 2015, I wrote a post called “Funny Dream” (now titled " A Divine Handshake… With Dog Paws ").  In that dream...

We are part of God’s body, and Yeshua (Jesus) is the Head. When His body is healthy, every part listens to Him and works in harmony. But when we stop listening, the body becomes sick. This is how I’ve come to understand sin. Picture a human body. Each one of us is a part of that body, receiving our directives from the Head — Yeshua. In a healthy body, every part responds to the signals it receives. But when a cell stops listening and begins doing its own thing, the body becomes sick. That sickness is cancer. And spiritually, that sickness is sin. Romans 12:4–5 “For just as each of us has one body with many members… so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” Sin behaves the same way: self‑directed, self‑sufficient, ignoring the signals of the Head. We go off on our own, following our own impulses instead of Yeshua’s instructions. But I believe with all my heart t...

Great Joy for All People: Why Eternal Hell Cannot Be True The angel announced “good news that will cause great joy for all the people.” If hell is everlasting torment for multitudes, then this promise cannot truly be good news for all. In this post, we look at Scripture and the character of our loving Father God to ask a hard but necessary question: Can eternal torment really be His final plan? The angel’s promise of great joy Luke 2:10 (NIV) “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.” If the traditional view of hell is correct—that countless souls suffer forever—then this announcement is not “great joy for all the people,” but joy for a few and horror for the rest. The gospel, by definition, must be truly good news for all, or we have misunderstood it. God’s revealed heart 1 Timothy 2:4 (KJV) “Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.” Jeremia...

Intro: As I continue studying God’s Word, I’ve been reflecting on how our English language sometimes struggles to carry the depth, warmth, and nuance of God’s character. This post shares why I believe that happens, and why returning to the heart of Scripture—especially the Hebrew and Greek—can help us see our Father more clearly. Our English Language Seems So Inadequate As I’ve been studying God’s Word, I’ve come to feel that our English translations often fall short of what the original writers intended—especially when describing God’s character. Words like wrath , vengeance , hate , anger , and fear paint a picture that doesn’t seem to match the Father Jesus revealed to us. I don’t believe these English words always carry the meaning the Hebrew and Greek authors meant to convey. Yeshua Himself taught us to understand God as Father : “Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven.” — Matthew 23:9 The Hebrew Scriptures say...

Who Do You Pray To? A short reflection on prayer, clarity, and the relationship between Yeshua and the Father. Christians often pray without ever stopping to consider who they are addressing. It may seem like a strange question, but for many believers, this is a very real point of confusion. I know it was for me. For years, I struggled with whether I was praying to Yeshua (Jesus) or to Father God. Sometimes my prayers felt directed toward Jesus; other times toward the Father. It wasn’t until a profound vision—an experience I’ve shared before—that I finally understood with clarity: I pray to Father God, YAHUAH, YAHWEH, HaAv. Scripture gives us a complex but beautiful picture of the relationship between Yeshua and the Father. Many passages teach their oneness— John 14:9–11 , John 10:38 , John 8:58 , John 5:17–18 , John 10:30–33 . Yet Yeshua Himself says the Father is greater than He ( John 14:28 ). In John 14:6–7 , we see both truths held together: unity and distinction...