Chag ha•Oo•rim, God’s People And The Light of the World

Last updated on: December 16, 2023 at 5:01 pm By Martin Thomas Johnson

As Christmas nears, there has been an all-out war in conservative politics. The endless arguing over the southern border and helping our friends in Ukraine fight against the darkness has overshadowed the Christmas season. Christmas is supposed to be a time of giving and being a light, unfortunately, many conservatives have forgotten what it means to be the light of the world. The power struggle amongst conservatives has crippled Congress. they have forgotten what traditional conservative values are. Family... Read more

Christmas, Hanukkah And the Darkness

Last updated on: December 13, 2023 at 1:59 pm By Martin Thomas Johnson

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This weekend I was heartbroken as I watched the devastation in Tennessee from the tornado outbreak. I have a couple of friends who live in Tennessee. It is always hard to handle the hardships of natural disasters. There is something that makes these hardships more difficult during the holiday season. Christmas is supposed to be a special time of joy and getting together with our family and friends. The devastation from the tornadoes has cast a dark cloud on a... Read more

The World, Kōhēn And God’s People

Last updated on: December 10, 2023 at 5:04 pm By Martin Thomas Johnson

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This week saw a shakeup in Congress as the former House Speaker announced he would leave Congress at the end of this year. He stated he wanted to serve the country in a new capacity. His decision shows that we are willing to take action for what we believe in, even if it means making a sacrifice. Ironically, Congress serves Americans. But, over the last half-decade, it has only become more focused on having power and serving its own members’... Read more

God’s People, Bahara’ And the World

Last updated on: December 7, 2023 at 4:50 pm By Martin Thomas Johnson

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You can tell it is election season because politicians are making all kinds of promises if the people choose to elect them, then again that is how politics work after all. Constituents choose to vote for those whose beliefs align with theirs. So, the logical thing to do is tell the constituents what they want to hear and hopefully, they will choose you to be their representative. However, at some point, your actions must align with your words, if not the... Read more

God’s People, Qura’ And God’s Purposes

Last updated on: December 3, 2023 at 5:53 pm By Martin Thomas Johnson

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This week was historic, for the first time in over 20 years a congressman was expelled from Congress because of his bad behavior. He is just one of many conservatives who are notorious for their questionable actions. We mustn’t forget that Congressmen are called to represent the people and their choices, not the individual’s selfish pursuits or desires. Unfortunately, many conservatives in Congress are only conservative by name, their actions show otherwise. Dishonest Selfish Power-hungry Again we see how our... Read more

God’s People, Taharah, and the World

Last updated on: November 30, 2023 at 2:46 pm By Martin Thomas Johnson

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For the last few weeks, there has been lots of commotion in Washington about possibly expelling certain members of Congress who have been behaving badly. Some have had ethical problems and others have had questionable moral lapses. There is an understanding that congressmen are to be representatives of the people they represent in their districts. Their actions reflect on the people they represent. These people must live up to the ideals and expectations of those who elected... Read more

God’s People, Nā’ap̄, And the Ways of The World

Last updated on: November 26, 2023 at 10:45 am By Martin Thomas Johnson

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This week the world held its breath as Israel negotiated the release of some of the hostages taken last month. Ironically, the Gaza Strip is biblically part of the promise land guaranteed to God’s people. Gaza is located in the former northern kingdom of Israel, Israel became a divided nation originally because the nation turned from God and worshiped other gods. It is also the place where Samson was betrayed by Delilah and met his death. Over the years, it... Read more

The BrideGroom, Kiddushin and The People of God

Last updated on: November 22, 2023 at 1:54 pm By Martin Thomas Johnson

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This week the country’s oldest living First Lady died. Living in Georgia most of my life, I know her story, popularity, and her legendary marriage. Even after leaving the office of public servant, the couple continued to work together to help others in the community. She had a servant’s heart and understood what the Bible meant by putting others first, whether it was her husband and family or strangers. I believe we can learn a lot from the example set... Read more

The God-shaped Hole, Yada And God’s People

Last updated on: November 19, 2023 at 6:33 pm By Martin Thomas Johnson

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This week people were shocked to hear the disturbing news about a popular music mogul. On the surface, he was a respectful businessman. However, we must get to know people on different levels. That is why God created us all with the need for connection. God understands the need for community. We need to connect regularly with other people who know us. Business connections Friends Family Intimate relationships We don’t just need these connections during the holidays. When God created... Read more

Connection, Dabar and God’s People

Last updated on: November 15, 2023 at 9:26 pm By Martin Thomas Johnson

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Over the last decade, social media has exploded in popularity. The pandemic only increased the use of this means of communicating and connecting with others. Communication is a basic human function. We all have a need to be connected to others or something. Politics is a means for people to connect and support others who share the same beliefs. Republicans are supposed to be the party of the people. Traditional Hard-working Honest Recently the... Read more