“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not suppressed it.”- John 1:5, CJB

​This Chanukah season certainly hasn’t gone without incident.  There have not only been many attacks against the Jewish communities but also the Christian communities that stand with them and Israel. Chanukah is a season to remember the Maccabees and what they did so that they and all of Judaism could live as God intended. Centuries later, as Jews and the Gentiles who stand with them, celebrate the Miracle of Lights, there are those who would still try to annihilate them. Darkness may seem to loom large, but Yeshua’s light looms larger.  
 
As this season of Chanukah and this year comes to a close, let’s not let anti-Semitism steal our light. Let’s let his light continue to shine through us and carry us through 2020.  Jewish people and Christians who stand with Israel, will see a victory, because the battle does belong to the Lord.
 
Happy Chanukah & Happy New Year!
 
 Be a Blessing and Be Blessed!
 
Monday Morning Inspirational 
By Rebbitzen Kat 
 
2nd of Tevet, 5780 | December 30, 2019

“So, do not fear them; for there is nothing covered that will not be uncovered, or hidden that will not be known. What I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim on the housetops.”

​- Matthew 10:26-27, CJB
 
Yeshua is the Son of God! He did die on the Cross to save us! I see more and more people proclaiming this, but still so many who follow the mainstream of not wanting to offend. Maybe they fear the persecution. We should never be afraid to show who we are in the Lord, and we should never fear speaking his truth. If someone confesses a sin to you, don’t leave them wallowing in their mess, help them in Yeshua to free themselves from that sin. If your neighbor is hurting, don’t be afraid to approach them with love. Don’t be afraid to correct when correction is needed, or discipline where discipline is needed; this is how we learn and grow. Be who you are in the Lord, and speak his truth.
 
Be a Blessing and Be Blessed!
 
Monday Morning Inspirational 
By Rebbitzen Kat 
 
18th of Kislev, 5780 | December 16, 2019

“... You are to love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other mitzvah greater than these.” - Mark 12:31, CJB
 
Do we love our neighbors, or only the ones we deem worthy of love?  
 
People have their differences; they look different, they dress differently, they have differences of opinions.  Why should any of that matter?  It shouldn’t.  Despite the differences, we should always be cordial toward one another.  We should never return hate for hate, we should always speak reasonably to one another.
 
Go into this week with the purpose of being kind!  Don’t worry about what others do or what they think.  If you find yourself in a situation with someone who wants to ruffle your feathers, be kind and love them anyway!
 
“There are three ways to ultimate success.  The first way is to be kind.  The second way is to be kind.  The third way is to be kind.” - Mister Rogers 
 
 
Be a Blessing and Be Blessed!
 
Monday Morning Inspirational 
By Rebbitzen Kat 
 
11th of Kislev, 5780 | December 9, 2019