The Book of Exodus, Part 1 (Video)
Pop Quiz: The Passover story is…
(A) inspiring, fascinating and fun
(B) brutal, violent, and gross
(C) Both A & B
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What is the Bible? (Video)
If someone asked you the question, “What is the Bible?” what would you say. Of course, the short answer would be to hold up your own copy and say, “It’s this.” But the long answer could be longer than the Bible itself.
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The Last Seder of James: A Passover Story
Our Father Abraham is pleased to announce the upcoming release of The Last Seder of James: A Passover Story, by Dr. Lon Wiksell and Ryan Wiksell.
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Purim to the People (Part 2)
Why did God rescue the Persian Jews? Perhaps the answer comes in the story of Nehemiah.
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Purim to the People (Part 1)
It’s Purim season, you guys. And as some of you may know, it’s a Purim tradition to recount the story of Esther with a touch of whimsy.
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Down the Rabbit Hole
Here’s the thing about Rabbit Holes: no matter what medium they inhabit, it’s the stories they tell that make them powerful.
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Miriam: Enemy of the State
Why is Miriam being lauded and venerated? For her passivity. For meekly submitting to the purpose of God in her life. For receiving the overshadowing of the Spirit. For going along with Yosef to Bethlehem. For guarding the “faithful child” to adulthood. Miriam is seen as a vessel through which God works. And the best kind of vessel is a passive one. But is this really what God was looking for in a mother for his Son? A pious wallflower with no will of her own?
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No Vacancy
In this world, we have Christmas, and all that comes with it. Consumerism, competition, gluttony, selfishness and Baby, It’s Cold Outside.
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An Existential Christmas
My parents have always been committed to getting us some kind of “stuff” to open on Christmas morning. That stuff always includes books (most of which I actually read and enjoy) and some kind of wacky toy—something with a creative and/or competitive bent.
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Do We Have To?
Understanding Why We Celebrate
