The traditionally Jewish celebration of Purim commemorates God’s deliverance of the Jewish people as recounted in the historical book of Esther in the Bible’s Old Testament. It’s an exciting story but more than that, it has an important message for Christians. It tells of God’s …
Chicken Pasta Salad
One of the frequent regulars in our home, this is an easy and healthy meal that you can prepare ahead of time and mix just before you serve it. For that reason, it’s a great choice for a lunch or dinner on Shabbat. I often …
Instant Pot Rice
My family loves this rice dish much that we make it a few times a week. It works with just about anything you’d like to top I with and it’s also delicious on its own. You can add meat to it if you’d like to …
Tomatillo Salsa
This roasty salsa is great on chips, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, eggs, and much more! You can spice it as much as you’d like – chop the Serrano peppers separately and add to taste. It’s difficult to tell how hot they are when I purchase them. …
What to Expect When Visiting a Messianic Synagogue
When I started on my Hebraic path, not only did I not know what to expect, but I wasn’t sure I’d even be welcome at a Messianic Jewish Synagogue. Not being Jewish by heritage, I wondered if they’d be open to my visitation. But I had to …
Hebrew Roots Foundations
There are a few foundational ideas that make up the basics of the Hebrew Roots perspective – Jesus didn’t abolish the Law (Matt 5:17), Christians are grafted into the faith (Romans 11), and the Law is a blessing and given for our benefit (Romans 7:12 …
Tzimmes
Tzimmes is a traditional Jewish recipe, usually served on Rosh Hashanah. It has a base of carrots with a root vegetable and dried fruit added. Cooked in a syrup of honey and cinnamon, this is a delicious addition to the sweet dishes on your Rosh …
Shabbat Hummus Recipe
This is just a basic hummus recipe; made the way my family likes it. We often make it on Friday so that we have something to snack on or serve with lunch on the Sabbath (Shabbat) that we don’t have to prepare. We serve it …
A Quick Overview of the Passover Story
Passover is the account of God using Moses to lead his people out of slavery in Egypt. While this amazing story is traditionally read during the Passover Seder, read it ahead of time if you’re unfamiliar with it. Even if you are, reading it again …