And keep the charge of the Lord your God to walk in His ways, to keep His statutes, and His commandments, and His judgments, and His testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that you may prosper in all that you do, and wherever you turn; Kings 2:3 are we in aContinue reading “Culture Competition vs. Culture War: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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The Best Post Sometimes Is Not To Post: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
yesterday, there was no post. while it was a crazy travel day, there was some time at the airport to finish and post. i played with a number of almost completed posts. they, however, all had problems. i had standards. the blog’s goal is that each post, whether serious or humorous, must wake some validContinue reading “The Best Post Sometimes Is Not To Post: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Juneteenth Marketing Challenge: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“And it will come to pass if your children say to you, What is this service to you? you shall say, It is a Passover sacrifice to the Lord, for He passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt when He smote the Egyptians, and He saved our houses. “ exodus 12:26-27Continue reading “The Juneteenth Marketing Challenge: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Big Time Move: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
And the Lord said to Abram, “Go forth…” genesis 12:1 some people have a higher calling. abraham got a call leave his home and to become a great nation. moses got a call. he was told to free the hebrew slaves in egypt. mr. khari willis got a call. at 26, he is leaving theContinue reading “A Big Time Move: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Dedication Behind Miracle Making: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“…being a firefighter, when you’re off the job, you’re really not off the job. You still got to keep an eye out for the community and what’s going on around you.” myles copeland miracles happen in ordinary life. many take them for granted. mr. myles copeland, a mvp, most valuable person, made one of theContinue reading “The Dedication Behind Miracle Making: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
She Nailed It In 4 Words: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“For over 100 years, we have been taken for granted I will show you what real representation looks like. I will represent all people.” mayra flores newly elected texas congressperson mayra flores was interviewed. she brilliantly reduced her values’ message to four simple words: “god, family, our community.” foxnews.com when you think about it, thisContinue reading “She Nailed It In 4 Words: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Thou Shalt Wear Appropriate Clothing? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
appropriate clothing is increasingly becoming a difficult societal issue. there are religious christians, jews and muslims who believe in modesty. while these groups may have a well defined “bright line,” societies, as a whole. struggle with the concept. this concept in societies with free expression are hand-cuffed to some extent. fashion trends combined withContinue reading “Thou Shalt Wear Appropriate Clothing? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Celebration of Rabbi Wolpe: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
The woman conceived and bore a son, and [when] she saw him that he was good, she hid him for three months exodus 2:2 the son referenced in the quote above is moses. the commentator rashi noted with respect to the use of the word “good, ” was that “when he was born, the entireContinue reading “A Celebration of Rabbi Wolpe: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
God, Rabbis & Abortion: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
interpretation of the hebrew bible’s commandments are a source of controversy. there is a talmudic story which essentially addresses the issue god and rabbinical interpretation. the rabbis arguing over a legal point. in the debate, god comes down to give the answer. he is told by the rabbis that his view is not necessary asContinue reading “God, Rabbis & Abortion: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Ten Commandments Project 