I love the way Herbert plays the words in this video. Friends, until we can get heaven’s perspective on life and why we are here, our lives will resemble that of a person described in the first part of the video. You are not a lost cause and yes, you are different and can change the world!
Posted by the blogging disciple on May 21, 2012
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An announcement about a second blog I have just added. It is called “thoughtboarding“
This will be a place where I can share some other interests and finds with you, such as health/medical news, pets, photography, technology, recipes, and such. Hope to see you there! 
Posted by the blogging disciple on May 18, 2012
http://thebloggingdisciple.wordpress.com/2012/05/18/thoughtboarding/
When it comes to hearing about experiences occurring at or near death, my skeptical nature kicks into high gear. I can only think of about three that really give me pause. It’s not really possible to know for a certainty.
I intended to post something quite different today, but the site I was linking to was down for maintenance. While enjoying some music on YouTube, Mickey Robinson’s testimony popped up about 5-6 times, so I decided to post it.
One reason this testimony is interesting to me, is the fact that it can be seen that Mickey was truly in a catastrophic accident, His face, eye, ear and hand don’t lie.
Also, his very lucid recollection of the experience stands out. He says that, “the thing which struck him the most, was the complete absence of the awareness of time“. That everything in this physical/natural plane, is relative to time, but everything in the spiritual plane is relative to eternity, and how shocking it was to experience that.
Of course in this life, we won’t know for sure, so it’s up to you to make your own decision.
Posted by the blogging disciple on May 14, 2012
http://thebloggingdisciple.wordpress.com/2012/05/14/mickey-robinsons-testimony-back-from-death-after-plane-crash/
So many of us continually ”Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem”, so I thought I’d share this article I found. It brought a fuller dimension to a familiar phrase.
“Q: Will I better understand the Bible by learning Hebrew?
A: There is no argument that reading any work in its original language will provide a better understanding of that text. For instance, to really understand the works of Martin Luther it is best to read it in German and the works of Plato in Greek. This also applies to the Hebrew of the Tenach/Old Testament. Just as one example the phrase “sha’alu shalom yerushalam” is translated as “pray for the peace of Jerusalem” but much of the Hebraicness of the verse is missing. The word sha’alu is the verb sha’al meaning to ask or make a request and the suffix “u” identifies the subject of the verb as plural. The word shalom more specifically means completeness or to be in health and prosperity. The name Yerushalem is a combination of the word Yeru meaning teach. Shalem which is identical to shalom meaning completeness. The full Hebraic understanding of this verse is “All of you make a request that the ones who teach shalom/completeness will be given health and prosperity.”
It should also be understand that learning Hebrew will not always bring out the original intended meaning of a word or phrase. The problem is that we think from a western perspective and this is also true for those who speak Hebrew today. For instance the word tsadiyq is usually understood as “righteous” as identified in all modern lexicons and dictionaries of the Biblical Hebrew language. While we are comfortable using abstracts in our modern western minds, the Ancient Hebrews always understood things through the concrete. The word original concrete meaning of tsadiyq “to remain on the correct path”.
In summary, learning Hebrew will enhance ones understanding of the Biblical text but the Hebrew must be learned through ancient Hebraic mind and not the modern Hebrew mind.” (emphasis, mine)
Posted by the blogging disciple on May 8, 2012
http://thebloggingdisciple.wordpress.com/2012/05/08/praying-for-the-peace-of-jerusalem-through-the-ancient-hebraic-mind/
Just a quick note to let everyone know I will get back to the blog in a day or two.
There has been a medical emergency in our family. Though it is serious, I must praise God that it is not as bad as it could have been, and my Mom’s recovery is already progressing ahead of expectations. For this I am so deeply grateful. To God be the glory, to God be the praise.
While at the hospital, I learned that an old friend was also there, but he was very ill and passed away the following day. I had the great privilege of praying for him. He was unable to speak, but I know he heard me. I have heard that, in Hebrew, there is no word for “coincidence”. I don’t know if that’s true, but I am very grateful to have been able to pray for our friend, Freddy. We will miss him.
As you can imagine, things have been hectic. Please pardon any delays in responding to posts. May His peace rest upon you all.
Posted by the blogging disciple on March 10, 2012
http://thebloggingdisciple.wordpress.com/2012/03/10/a-quick-note/
The first three words in our Bible are the familiar: “In the beginning”.
In Hebrew, the single word used for this is “Barasheet”.
Is the act of Redemption actually shown in the first word of Scripture?!
(It seems this concept may have its doubters, although I think it is pretty neat, so for now, I’ll file it in my mind under: Things that make you go “hmm…”)
See what you think: Ancient Hebrew « beauty of the bible.
Posted by the blogging disciple on March 1, 2012
http://thebloggingdisciple.wordpress.com/2012/03/01/barasheet-things-that-make-you-go-hmm/
The folks at Project Reason have created the striking poster above as a visual for what they claim are 439 contradictions found in the bible. The full poster can be downloaded free here. As impressive as the visual is, the list is a little underwhelming. Some of the contradictions are mere semantics and many others are easily explained. There are even a few duplicates and typos.
Posted by the blogging disciple on February 25, 2012
http://thebloggingdisciple.wordpress.com/2012/02/25/442/
I happened upon an interesting blog this morning: Awilum.com, authored by Charles Halton.
I didn’t have time to browse around as much as I’d have liked, but I thought I’d share a bit of treasure I found there.
The NYU course is in eighteen parts, including one devoted to “The House of David”.
Free Dan Fleming Course on Ancient Israel
by CHARLES HALTON on JANUARY 14, 2012
NYU is offering Dan Fleming‘s course on Ancient Israel for free viewing via YouTube. Dan, in addition to being a mensch and all around really great guy, is one of the best Bible and ancient Near Eastern scholars out there so take advantage of this great opportunity.
I look forward to your feedback if you view any of the modules.
Posted by the blogging disciple on February 23, 2012
http://thebloggingdisciple.wordpress.com/2012/02/23/ancient-israel-an-in-depth-look/
I found this video interesting. Bartholomäus Traubeck found a way to translate, into music, the rings and spaces of thin slices of tree trunks. Such a clever and creative idea.
Funny, how it sounds a little more dramatic at times, and then quieter. Seasons of plenty following seasons of drought. Periods of being storm-tossed alternate with times of quiet satisfaction.
What we are hearing, in a way, is how the tree reacted to the various environmental conditions it found itself in over the course of its lifetime.
So now I’m wondering: What will my ‘song’ sound like one day?
How will I have weathered the storms and trials of my life?
Will my ‘song‘ reflect an understanding of God’s precepts; a faithful and discerning application of His Word, regardless of circumstances?
Note how the areas of injury to the tree impact its ‘music’.
A ‘Slice’ of Life – aka “YEARS”
YEARS from Bartholomäus Traubeck on Vimeo.
Posted by the blogging disciple on February 22, 2012
http://thebloggingdisciple.wordpress.com/2012/02/22/a-slice-of-life/
Lord God Almighty, I open this blog with a request that You would bless the content, Lord, and please bless us as we discuss our questions and share our insights. Open our understanding to Your Truths.
May your favor rest upon us as we seek to know You on increasingly deeper levels, looking to Your Word to show us the depths of Your Truths. It is in the name of your only begotten Son, Jesus (Yeshua), the Messiah, that I offer this prayer.
Amen
Posted by the blogging disciple on December 16, 2011
http://thebloggingdisciple.wordpress.com/2011/12/16/starting-with-a-prayer/
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