​“Blessed be Adonai, my rock, who trains my hands for war and my fingers for battle.”- Psalm 144:1, CJB
 
We are now living in a time of uncertainty.  Chaos continues to ensue this country, making some fearful of the outcome.  Our country is being dismantled right before our eyes.  Our Police and Firemen who for months were essential and being praised, are now being vilified.  Many of us have been praying for an end to this and protection over those who need it.  As we pray, we need to also prepare ourselves for battle.  We are not just dealing with human beings, there are evil forces in play here.  If you believe the word of God, then you know that to be true.  So, let’s not sit back and say, “this too shall pass.”  We need to prepare ourselves both spiritually and physically.  He trains us and instructs us on what to do.  “So, take up every piece of war equipment God provides; so that when the evil day comes, you will be able to resist; and when the battle is won, you will still be standing.”  Ephesians 6:13.

This is Spiritual Warfare - Let’s come together and do God's work!  If we come together as one body, we can win this!
 
Be a Blessing and Be Blessed!
 
Monday Morning Inspirational
By Rebbitzen Kat
 
23rd of Sivan, 5780 | June 15, 2020

​“You meant to do me harm, but God meant it for good — so that it would come about as it is today, with many people’s lives being saved.” Genesis 50:20, CJB
 
Only just a few weeks ago we were getting through this pandemic together.  People spoke of love and holding each other up through this trial; that we are all in this together.  Then in the blink of an eye, it all came crashing down with the murder of George Floyd.  The hate and rage surfaced and divided us all once more.  How could this happen?  How can you love one moment and hate so violently the next?  It happens because God wasn’t in any of it; it was a false love.  Yes, we can all get upset and angry when things go awry, but when God is in the center of all things, the love is real and we are able to control our actions.  As things unfold before us with these riots, we as believers need to continue to believe that God will turn all things for good.  We need to continue to press in with prayer, praise, worship. These are the things that strengthen us.  If we continue to be the light in the darkness, we will see a victory.  Let’s all continue to pray God’s will in all of this.  
 
Be a Blessing and Be Blessed!
 
Monday Morning Inspirational 
By Rebbitzen Kat
16th of Sivan, 5780 | June 8th, 2020

“You have heard that our fathers were told, ‘Love your neighbor — and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!” - Matthew 5:43-44, CJB
 
If you are a person who prays, this message is for you.  Watching these riots on T.V., is stirring up a lot of emotions within us and we need to turn those emotions into prayer.  Because we are believers in Yeshua, we can do that.  The people causing all this violence don’t know Yeshua.  They don’t know about his teachings, his love, or the persecution he went through.  They don’t know that although he was persecuted, he still hung on that cross and died for our sins.  They don’t know that before he died, he forgave all who persecuted him.  All they know is anger which brings on the violence.  We know how to pray, which will bring on the peace.  
 
 
Violence begets Violence, Peace begets Peace!  
 
 
Be a Blessing and Be Blessed!
 
Monday Morning Inspirational 
By Rebbitzen Kat
June 1, 2020 | 9th of Sivan, 5780 

“This is my command: that you keep on loving each other just as I have loved you. No one has greater love than a person who lays down his life for his friends.” ~ John 15:12-13, CJB
 
Today is Memorial Day, a day to remember those who laid down their lives so that we may be free.  Sadly, there are many that will take their freedom for granted, not realizing the many lives lost for it.  Freedom isn’t free and we should always remember and never forget those men and women who sacrificed their lives for that freedom.  God himself sent us his only Son Yeshua, who taught us what it means to lay down one’s life for those we love.  His was the ultimate sacrifice.  Just as Yeshua knew the outcome of what was to be, our men and women know that when they join the military, they may never come home.  No one has greater love than a person who lays down his life for his friends”, or country.  
 
Let us remember today those who paid the ultimate sacrifice so we can continue to have our freedom.  
 
Be a Blessing and Be Blessed!
 
Monday Morning Inspirational 
 
 
By Rebbitzen Kat
 
May 20th, 2020 - Memorial Day
(2nd of Sivan, 5780)
46th Day of the Counting of the Omer

“Yeshua said, “I AM the Way — and the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father except through me.” -John 14:6, CJB
 
I know we as believers have accepted Yeshua into our hearts, but we all have those friends or loved ones who haven’t.  They believe God, and Yeshua exist, and that’s enough for them, stating, that as long as they live a so-called good life, they’re fine.  They don’t think it’s necessary to be right with God before going to heaven.  I had a conversation the other day on this very subject.  My heart ached when I was told that it didn’t matter whether one renounced Yeshua in their life, they would still go to heaven.  
 
It is our responsibility as believers in Yeshua to pray for the salvation of those who don’t know the truth.  We need to continue to pray that their eyes would be opened.  We shouldn’t let them accept things as they are, but to seek out Yeshua and know that he is the only pathway to God.  
 
“There is salvation in no one else! For there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by whom we must be saved!” - Acts 4:12, CJB
 
Be a Blessing and Be Blessed!
 
Monday Morning Inspirational 
By Rebbitzen Kat
 
May 18th, 2020 | 24th Day of Iyyar, 5780
38th Day of the Counting of the Omer
 

​“Go back to your home and tell how much God has done for you.” -Luke 8:39, CJB
 
Many of us have testimonies that we hide away because we worry about what others would think of us.  I’m not just talking about the general how we came to Yeshua testimonies, I’m talking about those things we’ve been delivered from, the many layers of life we’ve gone through to get to where we are.  Yes, there are parts of our lives we like to keep private, but there are many people in our midst who are struggling with things that are very familiar to us.  Things that they don’t think anyone else would understand.  I think part of our job as ministry leaders, is to share our experiences in life so that others can see there is a light at the end of the tunnel.  We have people out there that need to know that they will be okay, and they don’t need to live with hurt and shame.  We learn, we grow, we move forward, but we should never forget where we come from.  We need to tell how much God’s done for us.  
 
Be a Blessing and Be Blessed!
 
Monday Morning Inspirational 
By Rebbitzen Kat
 
17th of Iyyar, 5780 | May 11th, 2020

“But I consider my own life of no importance to me whatsoever, as long as I can finish the course ahead of me, the task I received from the Lord Yeshua — to declare in depth the Good News of God’s love and kindness.” - Acts 20:24, CJB 
 
How we do ministry has changed a lot over the last month and a half.  Because of COVID-19, we were told to leave our congregations and stay in place at home.  Many of us took the initiative and found other ways to continue our services through social media.  Others went to the roadsides and drive-ins to reach their people.  Still others found other innovative ways to do the ministry God called them to do.  Ministry isn’t something that just stops because of change; it’s what we continue to do no matter the circumstances.   We do this because it’s a part of us, it’s in our DNA.  Many of us are honored that God would call us to ministry.  He saw something in us that we didn’t.  When things change around us, we need change with it.  Our congregational settings will open back up soon, but social media is still going to be there.  

Whatever ministry God has called you to, this is a time to broaden our horizons.  God has given us such a gift, we need to use it to our full advantage!
 
Be a Blessing and Be Blessed!
 
Monday Morning Inspirational
By Rebbitzen Kat
 
10th of Iyyar, 5780 | May 4th, 2020
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25th day of the Counting of the Omer

“Therefore, I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, trust that you are receiving it, and it will be yours.” - Mark 11:24, CJB
 
When you worship do you feel transformation, or do you still wallow in whatever you’re going through?  This pandemic lockdown certainly has people going through a lot of emotions, and we as believers aren’t immune.  Many of us have had to change how we do everything concerning ministry.  Many congregations have been meeting through social media.  While that’s fine for the interim, I feel that it may be leaving some feeling a little bleak.  I’ve seen that after any type of worship, that some are still being negative.   How could that be?  
 
Things may have changed for us, but God hasn’t changed!  (Malachi 3:6) We should never let things of this world consume us so much that we edge the love of Yeshua out of our hearts.  When we worship him in spirit and in truth, all negativity will flee.  Believe in his promises; it’s his will in all things.  
 
“But the hour is coming — and is now here, when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. God is spirit; and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” - John 4:23-24, ESV

“Rejoice in this, even though for a little while you may have to experience grief in various trials.” ~ 1 Kefa (Peter) 1:6 -7, CJB
 
COVID-19 certainly has had many experiencing grief.  Many have endured and lost so much during this time of lockdown.  But we cannot let hopelessness get the better of us.  With Gods help, we can persevere.  No matter how hard it is, or how devastating, we can get through this.  Yeshua is our living hope.  Our continued focus on him is what gets us through these trying times.  Let us continue to rejoice through the pain and sorrow, for this too shall pass.  
 
“Praised be God, Father of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah, who, in keeping with his great mercy, has caused us, through the resurrection of Yeshua the Messiah from the dead, to be born again to a living hope, to an inheritance that cannot decay, spoil or fade, kept safe for you in heaven. Meanwhile, through trusting, you are being protected by God’s power for a deliverance ready to be revealed at the Last Time.” ~ 
1 Kefa (Peter) 1:3-5, CJB
 
Be a Blessing and Be Blessed!
 
Monday Morning Inspirational 

By Rebbitzen Kat
26th of Nisan, 5780 | April 20th, 2020 | 11th Day of the Counting of the Omer