In almost every Protestant church music will be an element of the service. For years church members have been arguing about what is considered "worship music." The typical argument is the young members want contemporary Christian music and the older ones want traditional. Of course, I see this topic different because I'm Messianic but I… Continue reading A Little In Between

There are four ways to use a dollar. You can spend it, save, invest, or give it away; each have its advantages. A standard gift for high school graduation is money. Several short days ago I graduated from high school. When I was going through the gifts I received I had an awakening about personal… Continue reading The Four Uses For A Dollar: A Lesson About Forgiveness

I am a Christian but I am not homophobic. This seems to be twisted movement in Christianity. Homophobia is by definition: the unreasoning fear of or antipathy toward homosexuals or homosexuality. I see this especially in conservative movements. I see parents trying to completely shelter their kids from the LBGTQ community and I honestly don't… Continue reading I Am Christian But I’m Not Homophobic

It has been a long week! At Shabbat on Friday, I did something that I don't do every week. I actually left my seat and danced the horah If you are not familiar with this, the horah is a line dance that the Jewish community does during Shabbat and other times of the week. This… Continue reading Leading the Dance

I remember the day. It feels as if it was yesterday. It was the first time a guy was "checking me out." I was in middle school. I was wearing no makeup, a t-shirt, and sweat pants. I had come out of sports practice that evening. I was making a run to the store late… Continue reading Modesty Culture – Blaming the Beautiful Girls

Summer is quickly approaching! Do you know what that means? That means that gyms are full and individuals are desperate to have a "summer body." Who doesn't want to be thin and tan for summer? It is almost a social expectation to have a different body shape for summer versus the other seasons. I have… Continue reading Off The Pew

Passover 2016 has quickly come to an end. I have probably consumed more matzo this year than I have any previous year. The local grocery store was having a sale on Manischewitz products last week and there seemed to be a never ending amount of matzo, matzo meal, and matzo toffee in my kitchen. My lunches… Continue reading Jesus, Who Is Jewish – A Perspective Of Passover

I was sitting in class. The teacher said the same phrase that I have heard him say over a dozen times. For one of the first times I questioned it. I questioned how following his directions will actually help me in life. You may be wonder, what did he say? "You need to be taking… Continue reading What Every School Teacher Says Almost Everyday