Spanish Genealogy

Showing my ignorance: I thought Spain was hard-core Roman Catholic, since like forever?!

Spehardic = term for Jews from Spain.
((pre-1492 apparently))

But since visiting my congregation and many discussions with other Hispanic Jews, they suggested I look into it.

In a way, this coninsides with my curriculm as well, since in SCI 7 we do genealogies and heredity etc. this could then be considered "prep-work". Too bad I'm not paid by the hours, because I hear this kind of authentic-research takes a long time! ((j/k I know this will totally be a labor of love and "freetime"))

ANYWAY, cool image.

2 The Truth!

Awe-inspiring Day (yesterday)

I don't know if it was any particular thing, but more of just a general greatness...

Just spending time looking at God's Creation... it was amazing.

Reminding me to appreciate it all... little moments and large.

Isaiah 40:8 "The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the Word of God endures forever."

Psalm 147:4 "He counts the number of stars and call them each by name."

Washington State 09

Awesome. Restful. Beautiful. Refreshing.

(more to follow)

HaYesod

I'm excited about this new program, HaYesod

When filling out the info form, sharing I'd like to lead a Bible Study of it, one of the questions:
"Share your perspective on the role of Torah"

I answered:
The Bible is Foundational for Life.

Torah is a way of life... not just words on a page, but an example of a life lived fully for the Father. I want to live James 1:22. Jesus (Yeshua) was the prime example of this. He didn't 'bring' a message - he WAS the message! Also, I've been pondering lately, for the larger body, but also refining my own motives and intentions, how can I be an "ambassador for Christ" if I don't spend time getting to know Him, and that in ever increasing amounts with deeper understanding??

Personal God Time D-A-I-L-Y is a must! (Prayer, Confession, Worship, Journaling, Bible Study etc.) I know, that as I get older in the faith (6.5y on 8/9) that it's more imperative that I spend quality time with my Heavenly Father and studying His Instruction and depending more and more on His Spirit to lead and guide my every decision.

Finally, I love the Word because it teaches me more about Him. And I pray that my soul's satisfaction would be found in Him and Him alone -- something that develops over intentional investments of time. To end with John Piper's quote I heard once, "God is most glorified in us, when we are most satisfied in Him." The axiom "YOU may be the only Bible some people ever read" shakes my core. I know that I'm not perfect, but I do strive to be as prepared as possible to give an answer for the hope that I have. And to have an answer, I must go to the source to get it.