What is the purpose for observing the Ten Commandments? In a poignant moment in Israelite history, the Book of Kings answers. This answer provided is often repeated throughout scripture. Near the end of David’s life, his last reported instructions to Solomon were as follows: “I am going the way of all the earth; be strongContinue reading “A Book of Kings Ten Commandments’ Moment: The Payoff”
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Who Am I? Shemot
“Who am I?” Moses Exodus 3:11 In the throes of the New Year’s celebration, the Torah Portion Shemot offers a relevant moment for resolution makers. Moses- in his Burning Bush encounter on Mt. Sinai- when tasked by the Almighty to deliver the Children of Israel from Egyptian bondage, asks “Who am I?” Exodus 3:11 “Who amContinue reading “Who Am I? Shemot”
The Worst Trait?
“It’s a jungle out there. You gotta look out for number one, but don’t step in number two.” rodney dangerfield no joke. it’s a jungle out there. in the world, your country, your state, your city, your neighborhood, and in your living quarters, it’s a jungle. the world, whether we like it or not, isContinue reading “The Worst Trait?”
lost in america: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
in the united states, an all points bulletin has been issued to find the lost word-accountability. the most recent example of its absence from a texas school district. it is reported that with only five out of thirty three students meeting the basic academic requirements to graduate, a school district postponed their high school graduation.Continue reading “lost in america: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Foundation to Transformation: Awakening Yourself: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
in a lecture on the book of exodus, professor richard elliott friedman notes how moses transformed from a man with communication problems to an individual, who in the book of deuteronomy, was able to become an eloquent speaker. how? transformation often comes with foundation. moses, at the time of his burning bush encounter with theContinue reading “Foundation to Transformation: Awakening Yourself: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Thinking Without A Box: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
some people think in-the-box; some, out-of-the-box. many of the out-of the-boxers are actually constrained by the box. contrarian thoughts often are reactionary to “in-the-box” thinking. thus, is it possible to think without a box? “in-the-box” thinker can be selfish. their thoughts are trapped with an inward world view. they tend to be self-interested and incapableContinue reading “Thinking Without A Box: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
There Are No Ifs Ands Or Buns To American Greatness: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
if i had to choose the three greatest american sports figures of the twentieth century, mr. jesse owens, mr. george herman “babe” ruth. jr. & mr. jackie robinson would be the three. jesse owens’ four gold medal achievement at the berlin olympics in front of adolf hitler esd his signature moment. not only was heContinue reading “There Are No Ifs Ands Or Buns To American Greatness: 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”
There Are Those Who Claim Great Achievement…And Then There Is The Real Deal: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
we often talk about individual’s greatness. a person’s greatness often has a supporting cast responsible for the achievement. parents, teachers, spouses, employees all have contributed to many historically great figures. over time, however, few people appreciate those efforts. one of these supporting cast member’s greatness, however has eclipsed the greatness that he helped others toContinue reading “There Are Those Who Claim Great Achievement…And Then There Is The Real Deal: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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