Shabbat Shalom to all those praying for
the peace of Yerushalayim!
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Shabbat Shalom to all those
seeking true rest and peace!
Your wife shall be like a
Fruitful vine within your house,
Your children like olive plants
Around your table.
~Psalm 128:3
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Shabbat Shalom to everyone building in time by observing Adonai’s rest.
The nose is the organ of breathing, which a person must do constantly in order to maintain life. The greater the physical effort one expends in one’s work, the more difficult the breathing becomes, and the more one becomes conscious of one’s breathing efforts. This concept also applies to every person’s prayers. In order to create a connection with God, each person must pray. Prayer then becomes his source of life. Without prayer, he only exists, but does not live a full life. And, just as breathing sustains each person, whether one is conscious of it or not, so too, Mashiach, the world’s ultimate rectification, has sustained the world from its inception, whether we are conscious of it or not. ~Chaim Kramer
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Shabbat Shalom to all the
creatives making great art in
imitation of our Creator
to His glory.
He has filled them with the skill needed for every kind of work, whether done by an artisan, a designer, an embroiderer using blue, purple and scarlet yarn, and fine linen, or a weaver – they have the skill for every kind of work and design. ~Sh’mot 35:35
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Making Every Day Count
This past Monday evening marked the beginning of Pesach. My family joined with my parents, brother and sister-in-law, and a close friend and her five-year-old grandson, Maverick, who was an absolute delight to have at our seder table. The little fella did a great job with the four questions, hunting for the afikoman, and opening the door for Elijah. He was so well-behaved as he colored or played with blocks throughout the long reading.
The wonderful Shabbat I just shared with my fellow writers (When You Take Your Shabbat & Shalom With You) was the perfect prelude to our Passover celebration. As always, the food and desserts were delicious, but the best part really was the company.
The Spirit I mentioned in the above-linked post faithfully kept vigil over all Israel once again, whether in the land or elsewhere.
Today begins the counting of the omer! The forty-ninth day, June 11th, is Erev Shavuot and another time of joyous commemoration. For two days, we’ll celebrate the giving of Torah at Mount Sinai. There are traditional menu options for these meals, and if you’re lucky, cheesecake is involved!
Baruch HaShem & Chag Sameach
~HL Gibson
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When You Take Your Shabbat & Shalom With You
Saturday, I had the privilege of being in the company of five faith-filled authors from different walks of life and different walks with Adonai. These amazing folks wrote in a variety of genres. One author, Deborah Edmisten, is a dear friend I met in a local writers’ group. Three others, Betty Kulich, Michael Parker, and Dianna Caraballo, I’ve met at previous events. And Marrissa Saunders was the new girl on the block, but she fit in with this group so seamlessly, it felt as if we’d known her forever.
Kern’s Home & Garden & Christian Bookstore hosted their Spring Open House, and the above-mentioned friends and I, all local authors, participated. This is the third such event that I’ve attended at Kern’s, and I must say the word I kept hearing yesterday was “magical.”
The greenhouses were a small glimpse into what Eden must have looked like, and truly, Adonai walked among us. A sweet Spirit pervaded the day as we authors came together in love and friendship. I am blessed to have these writers in my life.
The best part was when some of the authors had the opportunity to pray with patrons. And that’s when it hit me. Every writer present brought rest and peace with them yesterday as they ministered to the individuals who approached their respective table. The unseen hand of Adonai directed each person to the correct author, who in turn reached out to customers via their writing. HaShem was glorified repeatedly, and I knew this to be true when the people who conversed with us were so open about their faith and needs.
If you weren’t able to visit with us yesterday, fear not! The books written by these wonderful writers are still available, and if you’ll bear with me and stay tuned, I promise to make it easy for you to locate their books. Until then ~
Baruch HaShem!
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Shabbat Shalom to all the
creatives making great art!
Light is sown for the righteous
and joy for the upright in heart.
Rejoice in ADONAI, you righteous;
and give thanks on recalling his holiness.
~Psalm 97:11 – 12
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Shabbat Shalom to all those who look for the rainbow while it’s still raining!
I am putting my rainbow in the cloud ~ it will be there as a sign of the covenant between myself and the earth. B’resheet 9:13
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Shabbat Shalom to all those
laboring to enter His rest!
Remember, beloved, as you prepare for
Shabbat that Israel shall never be moved!
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Shabbat Shalom to all the
creatives making great art!
My heart is stirred by a noble theme;
I address my verses to the king;
my tongue is the pen of an expert scribe.
~Psalm 45:2
On August 7, 2019, my friend, Brenda, read the verse above and immediately contacted me to let me know that it reminded her of me because I’m a writer. I was so honored that I wrote the date in my Bible with a notation of its significance. I tell you this because it was during a time when I didn’t think, believe, or trust that Realm would ever be finished let alone published. And yet, here I sit as a published author who has grown significantly during the production of Realm as the entire process brought me into a closer walk with Adonai, the greatest Artist ever!
PS – I probably don’t need to tell you that I cried when Brenda called me with this verse, and I’m tearing up now at the memory. Baruch HaShem!
hl gibson, author 