tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61183262851212887342024-03-12T20:33:18.304-05:00The Skinny on ShellyA place to write words that help me process my journey and various things along the way.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger146125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6118326285121288734.post-29873018472418455912023-01-02T16:41:00.002-06:002023-01-03T16:07:14.089-06:002023 One word, one year. <p>New Year, New Word. </p><p>Since I began picking words in 2014, the words have drawn me closer to the Lord. They gave me a target for growth in all areas. I wrote this in 2021 “I have learned over the last 7 years that picking a word gives me an anchor. Jesus is my permanent anchor, but these yearly words have proven to be temporary anchors that assist in minimizing my drift from the permanent One and things that matter to me.”</p><p>My word for 2022 was hope. I wrote last year “I want to remain rooted in my hope in Him” and “I want to tackle my desires for this year by waiting quietly before G-d” and “I don’t want to stare at the things around me and waver. I want to stare at G-d and hope.” </p><p>Hope was my 8th year of choosing a word. While the words I penned regarding this word were and are true, the word was lost in the shattered pieces of divorce, learning to co-parent. (Thankfully, I have the best ex-husband and we navigated this first year well), and learning to live the life of a single mom. </p><p>Learning to live the life of a single mom after 20 years is no joke. There is no tired like single mom tired. Mom tired is legit when you’re married. It’s not even that you are physically tired, it is emotional, mental, and spiritual too. And I absolutely would not trade it for anything, but take mom tired to single mom tired…. and yes, there is no tired like single mom tired. It’s on a whole other level. </p><p>My hope has remained in Jesus, but my living over the last year has been focused on figuring out the new normal of my life. My tendency to control, have order, routine, and the stress of figuring out all the new hows of my life blurred the target of my word. The planner in me thinks about next week, next month, next school year. I feel like I have been in constant fight or flight mode. This mode has only increased the tired I already feel.</p><p>I am still figuring out how to do things, but it is much less survival mode, however I can still feel the fight or flight in me. I don’t want to live my life in this state. Due to this being the way I functioned this last year exercise, eating well, rest, writing, reading, and other things that are important for my mental/physical/spiritual health have been left undone. </p><p>For my health, I have to quit living in a state of fight or flight and rest. I am not talking just physical sleep. One definition of rest is to be free from anxiety or disturbance. Because of my study of Hebrew, I know that the letter that symbolizes rest is a weapon. In Michael Todd’s sermon titled <a href="https://youtu.be/NJpFFig2bAw" target="_blank">“Cuffed To Constant” </a> he too says rest is a weapon. He also said “constant worry leads to constant weary” and “the cure is rest”. I need the weapon of rest as I do all the things, but also I need the weapon of rest to take a break from all the things. To be and not do. I need a better balance of work and rest. Therefore, my word for 2023 is rest. </p><p>I want to rest in Jesus. I want to rest in knowing I am taking action to better care for my mental/physical/spiritual health. I want rest from chores and focus on time with G-d, my girls, my friends/family, and myself. I want to get a clue from my Jewish friends and read the books they have written that teach me the weapon of rest, also known as Shabbat. </p><p>Here’s to a year of less fight, less flight, and more rest. </p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Rest.</span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">One word. One year.</span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>“Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” - Matthew 11:28</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6118326285121288734.post-49485697679832156172021-12-31T21:54:00.000-06:002021-12-31T21:54:14.116-06:00My Word for 2022Ushering in a new year also ushers in a new word. <div><br /></div><div>Thus far my words have been:</div><div><br /></div><div>Chase</div><div>Be</div><div>Transform</div><div>Courage</div><div>Trust</div><div>Diligent</div><div>Resolve</div><div>Release</div><div><br /></div><div>Each word the Lord has given me grows me, challenges me, and comforts me. My word for 2021 was release. In the blog post regarding my word I wrote:</div><div><br /></div><div><div>I need to release things that I can't control. </div><div>I have to release stress that I tend to internalize and carry physically.</div><div>I need to release the words that are inside my heart and soul waiting to be written. </div><div>I need to release emotions and feelings. </div><div>I need to release my hold on things, so I can hold better things. </div><div>I need to release stress by working out. </div><div>I need to release anxiety by doing activities that fill my cup, my heart, and my soul. </div><div>I need to release the breaths I have been holding. </div><div>I need to release lies I have grabbed onto and grasp the truth.</div><div>I need to release my will for His will. </div></div><div><br /></div><div>I have done alot of releasing in various ways professionally, personally, and spirtually. This is an action I need to continue to work on. Really most of my words are. </div><div><br /></div><div>I have wrestled with what my word for 2022 should be. I am drawn toward one only to feel uncertain or think another one might be it. But, I finally feel, no I know, that the Lord is calling me to hope. </div><div><br /></div><div>By nature in my flesh I am a worrier. </div><div><br /></div><div>At times doubt about circumstances, my calling, my ability, and other things seems to </div><div>take up residence in my mind.</div><div><br /></div><div>By nature I am passionate, usually in a postive sense of the word, but at times this can lead to my emotions ruling me. Sometimes this leads me on a roller-coaster ride instead of staying where my feet are. </div><div><br /></div><div>At times my thinking can be less hopeful. Although looking on the bright side is my jam, I can find myself thinking negatively when stressed and overwhelmed. </div><div><br /></div><div>A friend sent a devotion to me that included Psalm 62:5, "Let all that I am wait quietly before G-d, for my hope is in him."</div><div><br /></div><div>The whole devotion spoke to me. I don't want worry, doubt, emotions, or negative thinking to get the last word. I want to remain rooted in my hope in Him. </div><div><br /></div><div>I came across Proverbs 13:12 "Hope deffred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life."</div><div>This verse reminded me of my writing. While I have taken better strides towards writing, I certainly don't want to make my heart sick by deffering it. I want to finish what He has called me to write. </div><div><br /></div><div>I hope for many things for 2022. I have expectations for myself in every area. I have things that I want to happen and there are things I don't want to happen. (I think we can all agree after 2020&2021!) If I try to accomplish any of these things or anticipate them without seeking G-d or out of worry, doubt, emotions, and negative thinking my soul will not be quiet nor calm and my hope will not be placed where it should be.</div><div><br /></div><div>My hope is in Him. I want to tackle my desires for this year by waiting quietly before G-d. I want to follow His leading. Like Mary, who sat at His feet and got caught up in His presence. If I live from this posture than I can live out what He calls me to. </div><div><br /></div><div>In the study <i>Jesus & Women</i>, by Krisit Mclelland, she says we need to "stare at G-d and glance at the world." I don't want to stare at the things around me and waver. I want to stare at G-d and hope. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><b>Hope<br /></b><b>One word. 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I struggled to see G-d in the midst of that night.</p><p>While this side of heaven I may not grasp the purpose of those hours for my Dad, but I was given some clarity on the purpose for me. There were 4 words that I needed to hear. </p><p>Having friends on the other side of the world has benefits. One of those friends reminded me that my night was his day if I needed to talk. </p><p>In those last hours I needed to talk. </p><p>My friend shared with me that when his father was sick, he was told that his job was to be his father's son. He gave me the same advice his Rabbi gave him, just be his daughter. </p><p>In that moment those words helped me shift from being less caregiver to being more daughter. I was able to quit worrying so much about my Dad's vital signs or lack thereof and just wait. </p><p>There were many other words shared between us that helped me get through that dark night, however, the bigger impact of those four little words, just be his daughter, came a few months later.</p><p>In April while walking with a friend, I realized that those four words may have been meant for that earthly moment, but G-d was using those words now to tell me to just be His daughter. </p><p>Throughout March and April my brother and I read <i>Not Forsaken</i> by Louie Giglio. A book that I had started in 2019 but never finished. A book all about G-d being our Father. </p><p>Being His daughter means I have His spiritual DNA. As Louie Giglio puts it, "This spiritual DNA brings new dimensions of structure for your character, for your coping mechanisms, for your patterned responses, new building blocks for your very soul."</p><p>Without those last 12 hours, I may not have heard the words, just be his daughter.</p><p>Those released me to be my biological Dad's daughter in his final hours on earth. </p><p>They have grown and deepened the love and appreciation I have for the Dad that raised me. </p><p>They have allowed me to operate less from my natural DNA and more from my spiritual DNA. </p><p>I know life is hard. I know many of us wake up with heavy hearts. </p><p>We don't have to live from that heavy place.</p><p><b>Just Be His Daughter. </b></p><p><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6118326285121288734.post-90221044801764378992021-02-24T16:59:00.001-06:002021-02-24T21:01:40.002-06:00New Year, New Word. Better Late Than Never. <div>My list of one word for the year ideas has sat in the notes section of my phone mostly untouched since the middle of January. I was late picking my word last year and now even later this year. I have not had confirmation for any of the words. In the past the Lord has confirmed the word loud and clear. The thought of not picking one has crossed my mind numerous times. After all, it is almost the end of February. </div><div><br /></div><div><div>However, while the Lord is not being loud and clear confirming a word, He is being quietly persistent that I am to pick a word for 2021. </div><div><br /></div><div>I have learned over the last 7 years that picking a word gives me an anchor. Jesus is my permanent anchor, but these yearly words have proven to be temporary anchors that assist in minimizing my drift from the permanent One and things that matter to me.</div><div><br /></div><div>Currently, my heart, soul, and mind feel tossed by the waves. I know I can't escape the winds and currents of this life that cause the tide to swell around me, so having an anchor gives me some stability and helps my heart, soul, and mind feel less tossed. </div><div><br /></div><div>My goals matter. What I want to accomplish matters. Growth and change matter. My mental, physical, and spiritual health matter. Having a word anchors me in how I want to do the things that matter. It helps me focus when the things that matter are hard and the circumstances of life threaten to pull me under. It keeps me from drowning, even if I feel like I am. It keeps me from being lost, even if I can't quite find my way. It gives me breath, even if I feel like I can’t breathe. </div><div><br /></div><div>2021 has already given me plenty of waves. I not only didn’t have my temporary anchor in word form, but I have questioned where the permanent One has been. I know that the permanent One, Jesus, does not move. It is me. I drift. I try to control. I hold onto things I need to let go of and miss things I need to grasp. I look to false anchors to get me by. </div><div><br /></div><div>In the last few years I have dealt with and continue to deal with various personal things. I have faced things that I should have faced sooner. Recently, I experienced a loss that I will have to process and grieve in the months to come.</div><div><br /></div><div>Several times over the last year it has been suggested to me that I let things go. Even in the midst of experiencing the loss I heard similar words. I have been experiencing physiological, emotional, mental, and spiritual symptoms of the stress, circumstances, and emotions I have not been letting go of.</div><div><br /></div><div>So, in 2021, I aim to look not only to my permanent anchor, Jesus, but also to the anchor of my one word.</div><div><div><br /></div></div><div>Release.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>I need to release things that I can't control. </div><div>I have to release stress that I tend to internalize and carry physically.</div><div>I need to release the words that are inside my heart and soul waiting to be written. </div><div>I need to release emotions and feelings. </div><div>I need to release my hold on things, so I can hold better things. </div><div>I need to release stress by working out. </div><div>I need to release anxiety by doing activities that fill my cup, my heart, and my soul. </div><div>I need to release the breaths I have been holding. </div><div>I need to release lies I have grabbed onto and grasp the truth.</div><div>I need to release my will for His will. </div><div><br /></div><div>As was suggested to me, I need to let things go. This list is just a handful of things I need to let go of and release. I don't go into a year with a word that I don't need to work on. It is a word that grows me and challenges me each year and makes me better for having spent the year with it.</div><div><br /></div><div>Honestly, this might be my hardest one word yet. </div><div><br /></div><div>But, I am ready to release. </div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6118326285121288734.post-42009184794704047112020-04-21T20:58:00.002-05:002020-04-21T20:58:29.056-05:00Other Snippets from Israel<h2 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I pride myself in being OCD. However, I would like to take a moment and teach you a few lessons about traveling to Israel.</div>
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1) Always check all airplane pockets for personal belongings. If you fail to do so, you may leave your reading device in said pocket. </div>
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2) Always check your hair styling device for a specific tag telling you not to use an adapter/converter for international outlets. If you fail to do so, you may end up blowing your beloved hair styling device and therefore lose electricity in you room while getting ready for Shabbat. </div>
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3) Always be careful using your hands while speaking around the Shabbat table. If you fail to do so, you will spill something on the beautifully laid out table (that could stain), feel terrible and massively embarrassed, and be unsure of how to proceeded. It is awkward, just keep those hands in your lap. For the record though, your new friends will be very gracious. </div>
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Pictured above are friends I made at one of our hotels. They both worked there. And thanks to social media I still keep up with my friend on the left. In the picture on the right there was a dolphin on a bus at the same hotel and I just had to snap a picture. I love dolphins.<br />
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This is most of our crazy crew. We had so much fun together. Frequently our fearless leaders were found waiting on us. In this shot we were left wondering where one of them were.<br />
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One of the best gifts I gained from Israel is my friend pictured here. We knew each other before, but we went from casual friends to sister friends. I am so thankful for her and the gift of her friendship. The Lord knew I needed her.</div>
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Thank you so much for going on this journey to Israel with me. I pray it has encouraged you to go and experience it for yourself. Stay tuned for one more post or so to wrap up my Israel trip. </div>
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Our last walk to the wall brought a flood of emotions. This was it. It was ending. Despite the need to pack and the exhaustion from jet lag, I could not say no to one last walk. And when I say the need to pack, I mean the NEED to pack. We were leaving for the airport after breakfast and this is what our room looked it. </div>
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Most of this mess was mine. I am one who thrives on clean and order, but in a hotel that is hard. I want my stuff out and ready to use. (Please make note of the made beds.) Now, you understand my need to pack. But, my need to feel the amazing night air of Israel, to spend time one last moment with my friends, and to pray at the Western Wall was greater. When we got back to our room that night we did pack a little and we got it all done in time to leave the next morning. The emotions that flooded me the night before were stronger as we prepared to go. Don't get me wrong, I was thrilled to see my family. </div>
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Two years later, I still have a piece of my heart there. G-d placed Israel, her people, and the Hebrew language in my heart long before I said yes to going. He grew those roots deeper as I walked in the air of Israel amidst the history, the deeply rooted faith, and the people. </div>
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Because I experienced this adventure my life will never be the same. When I listen to my pastor talk about places in the Bible, I get it, because I have seen it. I have walked where Jesus walked. I have seen His Jewish roots. When my Jewish friends show pictures or discuss things, I get it because I was there, I walked where our forefathers walked. </div>
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We don't have to travel the globe to have a moment with the Lord. He will meet us where we are. We don't have to learn Hebrew to have the Bible make an impact on us. Although, I suggest doing both. It is a faith changer. </div>
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As I write this on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Memorial Day, we have to remember.</div>
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Next we visited the Ayalon Institue, a secret ammunition factory set up underground. On the surface it was a laundry service and bakery, but underneath it was a secret ammunition factory. The hidden factory was built in just 21 day. They made 10,000 bullets everyday. Those that worked in the factory had to make sure they were clean before climbing back to the surface of the kibbutz, a communal farm or settlement, that this was located on. They also had to have a way to get "sun" so they created a room with UV lights to use while underground. People thought they were working in fields, so this light helped confirm their cover and met their need for light. It was established in 1945 and manufactured ammunition until 1948. Those that worked underground had to maintain complete secrecy. Not all members of the kibbutz were aware of this hidden factory beneath their feet. This place fascinated me.<br />
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Our last stop was Bethlehem. Gidon could not go with us here due to Israelis not being permitted to enter. The area is under Palestinian control. We ate lunch at a place with an incredible wall mural, toured the Church of the Nativity, which is thought to be the birth place of Jesus, as well as explored another church with an incredible piece of wall art that showed the family tree leading up to the call of David. We also visited the <a href="http://nissanbros.com/" target="_blank">Nissan Bros. </a>olive wood store. The wood smelled amazing. <br />
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Our last guest speaker was <a href="https://kenspiro.com/" target="_blank">Ken Spiro</a>, after he spoke a few of us took our last walk to the wall for this trip. This walk brought a flood of emotions, which we will touch more on in tomorrow's post about going home. Here a few sights from our walk.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6118326285121288734.post-55622842702433078202020-04-18T11:49:00.003-05:002020-04-18T11:49:45.375-05:00Israel Day 9Today, we went to Gush Etzion for a Memorial Day Presentation and Ceremony. It was extremely moving. Israel does this right! America could learn a thing or two from our friends. I have written previously about Memorial Day, <a href="https://www.theskinnyonshelly.com/2018/05/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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After the ceremony we were able to see inside a study area of a Yeshiva. It was so neat to watch all the boys study. (Picture of study area taken by fellow group member Peter.)<br />
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Next, we went to Hebron to see the burial place of Jacob, Leah, Isaac, Rebecca, Abraham, and Sarah and tradition also says Adam and Eve.<br />
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After dinner we watched the Independence Day program in Gidon's room and walked around the bridge to see a celebration and fireworks.<br />
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Happy 70th Independence Day Israel!</h4>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6118326285121288734.post-4731164709944488652020-04-17T18:11:00.001-05:002020-04-17T18:11:57.197-05:00Israel Day 8We ascended the Temple Mount today. Our group joined another group that ascended before us. We were a group of Christians and Jews walking on the site where both ancient Jewish temples stood. A place full of holy implications. Jews, Christians, and other non-Muslims are allowed to visit, but prayer or a demonstration of worship is forbidden. Due to it being one of the most contested religious sites there is a presence of both Israeli police and the Islamic waqf. The police ensure your safe, following the rules, and not standing around in one place too long. It was amazing to walk on such deep history.<br />
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The next site was the Davidson Center. It is near the Western Wall. This area is incredible because of it's beauty and it's history. The point where Jesus was tempted is visible here. You can see a 1st century road and some of the rocks from the 2nd temple. You can climb the southern steps and place your hand on the southern wall of what was the temple. You can behold the place where Acts 2:41 took place. It is like the Temple Mount, a place of great holy implications for both Jews and Christians.<br />
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Our next stop was the Knesset, the parliament building for Israel. We heard the Hatikvah, Israel's national anthem and we were blessed to study the Bible with Jewish leaders. We had the opportunity to see a brand new Bible, hot off the press, edited by Rabbi Tuly Weisz, called <a href="https://theisraelbible.com/about/" target="_blank">The Israel Bible</a>. It is incredible. I may or may not have cried as I carefully open the book and took in the pages before me.<br />
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Next, was the Garden Tomb. He is not here, He is risen! We could see Golgotha, the place Jesus was crucified, as we listened to biblical teaching from Trey. After the teaching we saw the tomb and walked around the area.<br />
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Then we walked to the Garden of Gethsemane. It was beautiful. I could have stayed there praying, reading, and worshipping all day. I pondered what occurred here. I was filled with gratitude for that and for the time of connecting with Jesus. One of the comments pastor Trey shared with us before we had time alone was, "The compassion Jesus shows never stops. The power of the garden tomb starts right here. He quoted John 3:16 and had us fill in our name, "For G-d so loved _________, He gave His one and only Son." As I sat alone<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> I made a note that said, when I have felt so completely disconnected, Jesus gave me connections with Him. It really is amazing grace.</span><br />
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The last event took us to a neat train area, called First Station. It was renovated to include restaurants, cafes, and other activities. We had dinner here and participated in a Memorial Day ceremony, which I will tell you more about tomorrow for Israel Day 9.<br />
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Next, we floated in the Dead Sea. Floating in the sea was so much fun. We slathered ourselves in mud and enjoyed the spa time. My roommate for the trip, Melissa, got down to the area to float before I did, but she waited for me to get in. That gesture meant so much to me and still does.<br />
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Then, we went to Masada. This is an ancient fortress that overlooks the Dead Sea. It towers 1,424 feet above the level of the Dead Sea. It has a summit area of about 18 acres. It is a place rich in history and vast with views. Excavations have uncovered palaces, store houses, a synagogue, and more. Fragments of biblical text were found here during excavations. We had a moment to observe a scribe while exploring, it was amazing to witness. We rode a cable car to the top that made me a little nervous, if you asked Trey, he might say more than a little. The saying what goes up, must come down is true, we hiked down this massive fortress, which made the cable car a piece of cake. It was a steep, long hike.<br />
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After surviving the hike down, we had dinner with the Bedouins, a group of nomadic tribes who live in the Negev Desert. They served us dinner and then we were invited into a tent, served coffee, and heard a story.<br />
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On our drive back to our hotel we had the blessing of making a stop at Gidon and Devra's home in Maale Chever. They have a view of the Judaean Desert in their backyard!! It is in this view that G-d spoke to Abraham saying, look around this is the land I am promising you. Lot lived in this area. David from the tribe of Judah would been through here when running from his enemies. It is likely David penned a few Psalms while hiding in caves in this desert. There was also a leader of the Jewish revolt about the year 150, who established his head quarters in this area and letters were found that were written by him. I enjoyed hearing Gidon passionately share his knowledge and love of the land while standing on his patio. The home of my friends is modern and beautiful, but the view is historical and breath taking.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6118326285121288734.post-54143088170372218482020-04-15T15:59:00.001-05:002020-04-15T15:59:33.157-05:00Israel Day 6Today we went to the Yad Vashem, the Holocaust History Museum. This site impacted me so much. It was an emotional, gut wrenching, heart breaking place. Yet, there was light at the end of the tunnel.<br />
You can read more about my thoughts by clicking here: <a href="https://www.theskinnyonshelly.com/2018/05/yad-vashem_3.html" target="_blank">Yad Vashem</a>.<br />
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I only have a few pictures from our visit there, due to not being able to take pictures at every exhibit. Here are a few from our time there, including one of Gidon seeing the name of a family member. It was very moving.<br />
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Afterward we had a delicious lunch. The food in Israel is incredible. While on this trip I was eating gluten free, egg free, dairy free, and even coffee free. Those restrictions have since been taken away and I want go back to drink copious amounts of coffee and eat without those restrictions.<br />
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Then we visited another museum and saw various models of ancient Jerusalem and many other things. While I loved seeing the items, my favorite part of this time was watching Trey teach us. His love for G-d and his passion for teaching are evident and inspiring.<br />
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Next, we went to church at <a href="http://www.kkcj.org/" target="_blank">King of Kings Community Jerusalem</a>. I loved it. This was something I had been looking forward to the entire trip. I often listened to this church service and was thrilled to be there in person.<br />
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Pastor Trey asked if anyone wanted to take a walk to the Kotel, the Western Wall. A few of us joined him for what should have been a 2.5 mile walk from our hotel, but on the way there we took an extended trek. We enjoyed observing the normality of the evening happening around us and the night air. We had a wonderful time with lots of laughs. On one of the streets, Trey stated, "This is the scary place your friends and family warned you about." In fact, it was so scary I was blessed with a free water and free juice from two different Arab store owners. I felt safe, comfortable, and at home. And one of the store owners, which was a friend of Trey's, gave my now good friend and "sister" and I grounds for giving Trey a hard time, which continues to this day. Laughter is very good medicine. Here are a few picture from our walking adventure:<br />
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And that is a wrap for day 6.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6118326285121288734.post-50260204697755997002020-04-14T17:38:00.000-05:002020-04-14T17:38:08.040-05:00Israel Day 5On this day 2 years ago our day was spent walking through various areas of Jerusalem, including the 4 quarters. We walked through an outdoor mall toward the Western Wall and Jaffa gate. We walked through the Jewish Quarter, observing kids and families playing. We saw a beautifully constructed golden menorah, built by the Temple Institute. As we sat there watching, we were reminded that we were seeing prophecy right before our eyes. It states in Zechariah 8:4-5 "Thus says the LORD of hosts, 'Old men and old women will again sit in the streets of Jerusalem, each man with his staff in his hand because of age. And the streets of the city will be filled with boys and girls playing in its streets.".<br />
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After our short stop in the square, we made it to the wall. Praying there was so moving. Tears ran down my face. People had given me notes to place in the crevices and I prayed as I placed them. We don't have to travel to Israel to have an experience with G-d, but having an experience with Him at the Wall, in His land is priceless. <br />
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We stopped at the Pool of Bethesda, from John 5, and listened to Trey teach us from that chapter.<br />
We walked the Via Dolorosa. We went to the church of the Holy Sepulcher. Gidon and his wife Devra showed us various things in the Jewish Quarter. We visited the Upper Room and the tomb of David on Mt. Zion. We toured the Friends of Zion museum, which was amazing and very well put together.<br />
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Everything we did today was amazing.<br />
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We ended our day with guest speakers Elan and Rivkah Adler. I laughed so hard tears filled my eyes and I learned a lot. I also purchased the book, <a href="http://www.tenfromthenations.com/" target="_blank"><i>Ten From the Nations</i></a>. I suggest reading the book and finding out more information on the website.<br />
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It was a good day. Below you will see various pictures from our walk.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6118326285121288734.post-76155765545943495412020-04-13T19:08:00.001-05:002020-04-13T19:09:49.116-05:00Israel Day 4<u><span style="color: #000120;"></span></u><br />
On this day we checked out of our hotel in the Galilee and began our trek to Jerusalem, making several stops on the way.<br />
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We went to Magdala, which is believed to be the birth place of Mary Magdalene. Archaeologist began digging around this area in 2009 and they uncovered an entire first century Jewish town. This area is rich with history for both Jews and Christians. We saw the excavations of a village, a synagogue, and an amazing painting of the woman who touched the hem of Jesus' robe.<br />
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Our next stop was Beit She'an where we saw excavations from an old Roman City. The area has only been excavated since the 1980s. This area is mentioned in both the Old Testament and New Testament and is rich in history. It was amazing and gave me goose bumps often.<br />
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We had such a great time here. Laughter was one of the themes of this visit. In one area I kept hearing what sounded similar to gun fire. I asked my trusted pastor and friend, Trey, who responded with military exercises, with a very straight face. Keep in mind he has been here approximately 18 times and this was my first. We kept walking and listening to our tour guide, observing various structures on the ground and on top of one another, but I continued to hear this sound. I was confused! I voiced my confusion by asking, why are we hearing this today and repeatedly, is there a military base near by? He again with a straight face, said maybe. As we continued to explore I discovered a speaker that was blasting this said noise, giving life to the earthquake that occurred at some point in ancient history. He had gotten me. I fell for it. It was funny. I warned him, I pay back.<br />
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We then went up to Jerusalem and stood on Mt. Scopus. It was beautiful. I immediately could tell my personal study of the Hebrew language was paying off as I could see the letter shin ( ש ) in the land. There ae 3 valleys that resemble this letter, the Valley of Ben Hinnom, Tyropoeon Valley, and the Kidron Valley. If you look in 1 Kings 11:36, 2 Kings 21:4&7, 2 Chronicles 6:6, 2, 2 Chronicles 33:4&7 you will read that G-d says He will put His name here. The shin represents Shaddai, a name of G-d.<br />
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We then checked into our hotel, the Prima Park Hotel, that would be our home for the next 7 nights, to get ready for Shabbat. You can ready more about my experience on Shabbat <a href="https://www.theskinnyonshelly.com/2019/03/hebrew-and-purim.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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After Shabbat Gidon, Devra, and I walked back to our hotel. It was around midnight. The air was crisp, the night clear. I recall telling Devra how I loved the way the air felt.<br />
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Day 4 made my cheeks hurt from laughing and made my cup runneth over.<br />
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On day 3 we found ourselves in Nazareth, the place Jesus grew up. We walked through churches that were beautiful to behold.<br />
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When my eyes took in this tree, I was awe struck. Isn't it stunning?<br />
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This is a picture of a mikveh, a bath used by our Jewish friends, for immersion to achieve purity.<br />
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On April 12, 2018 while we were touring Nazareth an air raid siren began to blare at 10 AM. This occurs on Yom HaShoah, which is Holocaust Remembrance Day. This siren is heard throughout the country and people stop and observe 2 minutes of solemn reflection, commemorating the 6 million Jews who perished in the Holocaust. Flags are flown at half mast. Almost everyone stops whatever they are doing and stands in silence. Cars stop on the roads, people stop walking, activity is ceased. I am honored that I was able to stop and reflect on those lives, while standing in the land of their Fathers.<br />
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Afterwards we looked out over Mt. Precipice overlooking the Jezreel Valley. The view is incredible and so is the history and prophecy. This is the site of Luke 4:16-30, where the angry mob wanted to throw Jesus from the cliff. The Jezreel Valley was home to various biblical battles and according to Revelation 16:16-21 is the place that will be the home of the future battle of Armageddon.<br />
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Our next stop was Banias, a beautiful ancient site once associated with the Greek god Pan. This old city is also know in the books of Matthew and Mark as Caesarea Philippi. (See Matthew 16:13-21)<br />
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Golan Heights near the Syrian border was our next stop. We visited a museum and learned about battles that took place and saw various artifacts. As I learned all I could think was, I am so thankful the Jewish people have so much fight in them. I am thankful for that today as well.<br />
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To close out our last day and evening in the Galilee area Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz, came to our hotel and spoke about Bible prophecy and connecting with Christians. The conversation was incredible. I couldn't help but cry as we discussed current events, bridging gaps between Jews and Christians, and prophecy unfolding before us.<br />
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On that evening tears ran down my face because G-d had called me to Israel, to see His land, meet His people, and was allowing me to be apart of this. I am still left with my mouth gaping open as I continue to grow friendships, learn, and study Hebrew.<br />
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All I can say is todah, which is thank you in Hebrew.<br />
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My friend Adam has an amazing gift of stringing words together. He writes articles for <a href="https://www.breakingisraelnews.com/author/adam_berkowitz/" target="_blank">Breaking Israel News</a>, which you can read by clicking the link. He also writes words that turn into books you can't put down. Here are the links for those:<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Merchant-Free-Every-Purchase/dp/188192730X" target="_blank">The Hope Merchant</a><br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dolphins-Moon-Adam-Eliyahu-Berkowitz/dp/9657738091" target="_blank">Dolphins on the Moon</a><br />
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He had both books with him when he meet with us, I purchased both. He signed one with these words, "coming to Israel turns your heart of stone to a heart of flesh" and one "your tears are holy never forget". He is not wrong and I am forever encouraged and thankful.<br />
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We spent time alone walking around this area to pray, ponder, and mediate on the teaching from Matthew. <span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">I marveled at the different groups and languages being spoken. I heard a group sing a familiar hymn in an unknown language. </span>I walked around in wonderment of how G-d loves us, uses us, and choses us. My actions don't always match my heart and my heart doesn't always match my actions and despite my imperfections He invited to this place to be with Him in a way I never have. I wrote in my journal, I love the air here, it feels clean and spiritual.<br />
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We went to the Restoration of Peter, also known as, the Table of the Lord at Lake Tiberias and discussed John 21. I love that I am thinking back to this story, the day before we celebrate the empty tomb. That means this occurred around this time in history. The story of Jesus appearing for the third time after His resurrection, to the disciples as they fished. I am quite sure Peter was still beating himself up for denying Jesus. Peter tended to be a person of reaction, not response. He tended to think he would never, but he did. He was passionate and dramatic. I get him. I have Peter tendencies.<br />
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But G-d. That is the reason we can have restoration. G-d is a G-d who restores.<br />
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Jesus didn't just appear, He served them breakfast. After making sure Peter's physical needs were met, Jesus wholly restores Peter. . And this, as a woman with Peter tendencies, blesses me so. <br />
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Capharnaum was our next location. This is where Jesus preached and lived with Peter. I was in awe as I thought Jesus you were here. While looking at the spot the house was, in my spirit I heard, "I still am". There are various things in scripture that occurred here, including the story of the paralyzed man being brought down through the roof by his friends. (Mark 2:1)<br />
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After our visit to Capharnaum we had lunch at Ali's Restaurant. THE BEST FRESH TAILAPIA EVER!!!!! And the best fresh dates.<br />
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Next, we took a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. We worshiped, laughed, and talked about Matthew 14:6-33. A beautiful reminder that when our eyes are on Jesus there is power and when our eyes are on the storm, we sink. Where we fix our gaze matters.<br />
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One of the many emotion churning moments on the boat was when Gidon and Trey raised the United States flag in unity and we sang the United States National Anthem on a sea, in Israel. It was an incredible moment.<br />
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I LOVED the boat. My notes read, I just can't get over this. This place. This land. This people. Jesus. Jesus loves me. On the sea,wow! I felt like His arms wrapped around me.<br />
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During one of our bus rides we discussed clichés regarding coming to Israel. For example, it brings the Bible to 3D or takes it from black and white to color. Theses phrases don't seem to do it justice. I remember thinking I would like to come up with something new, to attempt to give it justice. At some point on the trip, all I could come up with was, it is like completing a puzzle. You can see the puzzle form as you piece it together, but when you add those final few pieces the picture becomes complete, that is what it is like to walk in the Holy Land. Missing puzzle pieces are placed in their spots and the picture is even more clear. And this, this still does not give it justice.<br />
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Trey had asked me if I learned anything on this day. I shared about how my bible reading that morning was from Yesha'yahu (Isaiah) 48:6b, "...Now.....I am announcing new things to you, secret things you have not known,", this is how I was feeling. Gratitude consumed me.<br />
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Our last stop before heading to the hotel was the Jordan River. The river the Israelites crossed. The river Jesus was baptized in. For some reason my journal says nothing about this, but I recall as I look at the pictures being moved. Again, despite my Peter like tendencies, despite my sin, I was baptized in the same river, because He knows my heart and He <span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">is a G-d of restoration.</span><br />
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While there I also enjoyed the most amazing fresh juice. Pomegranate and orange! It is the most amazing fresh juice that will ever hit my taste buds. And lets not forget the dates!!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6118326285121288734.post-7543089500054234022020-04-10T22:00:00.000-05:002020-04-10T22:00:16.710-05:00Israel Day 1Two years ago today, I arrived in Israel. I have yet to complete my posts about my trip. I have written several pieces regarding it, but have so much more to tell. With most of us sheltering in place, this seems like a perfect time to take you on a journey to the Holy Land. My goal for the next 11 or so days is to share with you my odyssey as I open up my journal and pictures and revisit Israel.<br />
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My travel mates were a group from my church and leading the charge was my pastor <a href="http://treygraham.com/" target="_blank">Trey Graham</a>. (You can look into going with him in the future by visiting, <a href="http://www.israelbythebook.com/" target="_blank">www.israelbythebook.com/</a>.) We completed our group by meeting up with Gidon Ariel of <a href="https://root-source.com/" target="_blank">Root Source</a>, others who traveled to be with our group, our tour guide, and our bus driver. This was an exculsive tour celebrating Israel turning 70, with teaching from both Gidon, an Israeli Jew, and Trey, a Texas Christian.<br />
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We arrived about 10 AM after traveling approximatley 16 hours. Thankfully, others had given this first time international traveler some tips and I freshened up in the plane before landing, because we hit the ground running.<br />
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One of the first things that struck me, that I stated frequently during my time, was how amazing the air felt. It enveloped me in a different way, that I couldn't quite explain.<br />
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The first place we visited was Independence Hall in Tel Aviv.<br />
This historical site is the place Israel became a state. We learned more about Tel Aviv and the ceremony that took place establishing the State of Israel.<br />
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Next, was Caesarea. It was amazing. The air was even more incredible by the sea. I felt speechless and tears filled my eyes as I listened to the teaching and took in the fact that I was standing in Israel. I had a sense of home as I took it all in and all I could do was worship inwardly.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6118326285121288734.post-554826761401094432020-03-21T13:43:00.001-05:002020-04-12T15:50:59.539-05:00Truth<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In the last few days I have found myself waking up wondering how the world is and falling asleep with a heavy heart and a wave of anxiety.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Thursday night, I scanned an article that included bible verses before completing my bedtime routine. When I attempted to close my eyes the wave of anxiety washed over me. Thoughts ran through my head. Sleep eluded me. I went back to the article and looked up the verses on my Bible app and was struck with wonder.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is the Hebrew word emet. It means truth. The first letter is aleph, א , it is the first letter in the Hebrew aleph-bet, the second letter, mem, מ , is the middle letter in the aleph-bet, and the third letter tav, ת , is the last letter in the aleph-bet. <b>This shows us is that truth spans the entire aleph-bet, just as G-d's truth spans the Bible.</b> Every letter of the aleph-bet is a way He communicates truth. Each of these letters that make up the word emet, has a broad and stable base. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My mind can often wonder into the darkness of what ifs and falsehoods. If we were to look closely at the Hebrew word for falsehood, we would notice a word made up of letters that do not span the aleph-bet nor have a stable base.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In the New Testament, Ephesians 6:17 it says "....and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of G-d." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I discovered that the zayin does not appear in Psalm 91 in the original Hebrew, despite this psalm being one of warfare and often used in times of needed deliverance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There is a group of 8 Hebrew letters given a tagin or crownlet, zayin is included in this group. While the zayin is in not in the Psalm, the other 7 of this group are. Some of the Jewish sages have said that these crownlets are small zayinin and therefore <b>when Psalm 91 is said, they function as spiritual weapons. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I wrote briefly about this letter in my post for my <a href="https://www.theskinnyonshelly.com/2020/02/my-one-word-for-2020.html" target="_blank">one word</a> for the year, explaining how this letter also symbolizes rest. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As I read and mediated on all of this, the words truth, weapon, and rest stood out. </span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6118326285121288734.post-46145333502775223552020-02-06T22:35:00.000-06:002020-02-06T22:35:01.703-06:00My One Word for 2020<a href="http://www.theskinnyonshelly.com/2014/01/one-word.html" target="_blank">Chase</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.theskinnyonshelly.com/2015/01/lets-be-in-2015.html" target="_blank">Be</a>. <br />
<a href="http://www.theskinnyonshelly.com/2016/01/two-years-ago-i-threw-out-idea-of.html" target="_blank">Transform</a>. <br />
<a href="http://www.theskinnyonshelly.com/2017/01/my-one-word-for-2017.html" target="_blank">Courage</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.theskinnyonshelly.com/2017/01/my-one-word-for-2017.html" target="_blank">Trust</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.theskinnyonshelly.com/2019/02/when-both-of-my-kids-were-born-i-would.html" target="_blank">Diligent</a>.<br />
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been praying through. I even discussed a few with my counselor. I don't
announce or commit to my word, until I process it through writing. As I
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The significance has made it harder for me to complete my post regarding my word for this year. I started the post, but my word never felt confirmed and the words that I had written weren’t quite connecting with my soul. These one word posts have always been easy to write. I took the lack of confirmation, connection, and difficulty I was having as the Lord saying wait. The wait is over.<br />
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Studying Hebrew for the last few years, I have learned that each letter pictures something and has a number value. I would love to linger with you over coffee, telling you the many wonders I have learned from studying the language of the Bible, but for the focus of this post, I will share just a snippet from one letter. The letter that is 7 in the Hebrew aleph-bet is zayin (ז). There are numerous truths to learn from this letter and it's value. It pictures a weapon and it’s form represents a sword. It also symbolizes Shabbat. Shabbat is the day of rest, the seventh day of the week. It begins on sundown Friday and ends on sundown Saturday. The picture of rest and fighting in this one letter inspires me. We have to fight, we need to put in work, but we need rest. We can't be ready for battle if we have not rested.<br />
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On February 1, I finished listening to a sermon by Michael Todd with Transformation Church. (You can listen to that sermon, <a href="https://youtu.be/c3soKNMfimw" target="_blank">here</a>.) In his message, the word resolve slapped me in the face a dozen or more times. I am pretty sure I can still see the imprint on my cheek or maybe I am just feeling the sting.<br />
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I hesitated to consider this word at first, because there was a word I wanted to use. I liked the meaning, it resonated with me, but it was never confirmed. I was reluctant because resolve seems so similar to diligent, the word I just focused on. However, with every impact the word resolve grew roots in my heart, soul, and mind.<br />
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Resolve means a firm determination to do something, to form a purpose. Michael Todd stated in his sermon, "resolve is greater then results." I think my face just got slapped again typing those words. I tend to focus on the results in some areas. I don't start writing the blog post, chapter, or book out of concern for the conclusion and burden of perfection.I want the healing that needs to occur, but I don't want to feel the pain. I easily get discouraged in my health journey, because I am focused on the end. I can be result minded, not process inclined. <br />
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I have to make a resolve. A resolve to take up the weapon and rest that the letter zayin teaches and apply it to my life and what G-d has for me. Life requires battles. It requires rest. I need to resolve to do both. Michael Todd states, "if you workout always looking for the result it will discourage the work." I don't want to discourage the work I am made for. I don't want to discourage the work G-d wants to do. This year I want to be resolve minded. It is in this 7th year that I can fight, put in the work, and rest to allow me to have purpose in my moments, create habits that transform, and glean wisdom along the way. Going through the process and not around will create a result. I can't have a result, if I don't have a resolve. <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6118326285121288734.post-83934643920823360812019-08-29T13:29:00.001-05:002019-08-29T13:29:26.887-05:0040 DaysA stronghold is a place of defense, protecting what is inside from attack. It is a place of security, of refuge. A place to hide in times of trouble. A quick internet search displays castles and old walled cities. It made me reminisce of my time in Israel, which I still need to finish writing about, but I digress, strolling through Jerusalem my eyes beheld walls that once upon a time fortified the city. In passing on the roads, I saw caves, similar to what David hid in when Saul was chasing him. The Bible tells us in several verses that G-d is our fortress, our refuge. G-d is to be our stronghold.<br />
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The enemy, however, has taken this truth and twisted it. He has purposely used circumstances, feelings, activities, lies, and other things to keep us enveloped in a false sense of safety and protection. We have made choices that have led us to taking refuge in all the wrong places or things, believing the lie that our refuge is found here. Sometimes, we don't even realize we are in a wrong stronghold. We look to this feeling, activity, or person to meet our needs. We stay trapped inside the walls of this flawed, fabricated shelter, unable to walk in the freedom we were made for.<br />
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I have known the difference in these two strongholds, but in the last few weeks, it occurred to me, I was stuck in a distorted one and if I continued the path, I would be leading my girls into one as well. Not that they won't have them anyway, because I am no perfect mom, but this one I could change.<br />
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I have dieted or taken time off from dieting since 5th grade. That is approximaltely 33 years. Always on the search for the next plan that will help me be healthy or eating all the food out of frustration of restriction, emotions, or lack of progress. I have not taught my kids well. They see this distorted cycle. They reap the consequences of it. I see it in their actions and hear it in their words.<br />
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I have worked super hard at getting healthy over the last few years. I thought I had overcome most of my issues with emotional eating, only to realize theres more. I found "healthier" plans to help me with goals and worked out consistently. But, I was still in the cycle. Personal struggles and physical struggles have led me to gain weight yet again and yet again searching for the next plan. I have not been able to consistently workout due to physical issues and an unexpected surgery and exercise helps me with nutrition, by decreasing emotional eating. I found myself in the same place, I said I would never be in again.<br />
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A few weeks ago when I was seeing the stress regarding food in the faces of my beautiful girls, I was convicted of being stuck in this dieting stronghold. I was convicted of teaching my girls to have a diet mindset, but not teaching them to be healthy. I dislike cooking, it is never fun trying to make a meal conform to the latest diet. I never really brought my kids into the kitchen for this reason. In the midst of this discontent, I had a thought....<br />
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What if I quit dieting? What if I cooked something and made it as healthy as I could? What if I didn't track a single thing? What if I taught my kids moderation? What if dieting is keeping me from true health and lasting weight loss? What if I involved G-d in the process more? What if I took a break from all the diet voices in my head? What if I did not stress about it? What if I gave my kids freedom from their Mom's bad habits? <br />
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I recently went on a Quest with, <a href="https://www.thequestlife.com/" target="_blank">Fellowship of the Sword</a>. We had homework before it began and after that recently ended. It was suggested we move forward studying the book of James. I had been considering not dieting for 30 days, but in my workbook we were asked to consider repeating James for 40 days. I knew this is what I should do.<br />
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I began Tuesday on a 40 day journey of James and not dieting. In the past few days, I learned that nothing bad happens if I don't track and follow a plan. I have eaten, dare I say normal. I have eaten food that G-d made and food that is processed. I have had a conversation with my kids, telling them I haven't taught them well, asking them to forgive me. I am making Chinese food for dinner tomorrow, including tons of veggies. I can't wait to invite my girls to help. I have spent time in the Word. I did workout yesterday with modifications, but due to pain did not go today. I have felt no guilt. I have tasted some freedom.<br />
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I am not sure what will happen at the end of these 40 days. I didn't set up many rules for it or after it. I have ideas of things I might do in the journey of the 40 days, including fasting. On my Quest, I fasted for the time and it was an incredible day. But mainly, I am just taking one day at a time and following the Lord's cue that dieting and food has been a stronghold and it's time to break free. <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6118326285121288734.post-57063044817048638592019-04-09T00:29:00.001-05:002019-04-09T00:29:17.815-05:00Travel Day, A Year LaterA year ago today a 40 year old woman, who never had a passport, who dislikes flying, made the journey to Israel. That was only possible, because G-d called her to go and made a way.<br />
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I had hoped to finish writing about my trip before this date approached, but things are still left to be said.<br />
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I was a bundle of nerves waiting to board the first leg of our flight. I was filled with anxiety, excitement, and anticipation. I had not flown in about 15 years. I had never been out of the country. <br />
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Despite my dislike of being in large objects in the sky, I love the views. My fear comes from take off, turbulence, unknown noises, and wondering if I am really gonna get from point A to point B. Thankfully, the desire to be obedient and step out in faith outweighed my fear. And thankfully, I did not embark on this journey alone. <br />
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My pastor and friend was leading our crazy crew on this adventure and was well aware of my fear. He graciously and patiently distracted me on our first leg. He brought out a map of Israel and began teaching me. And guess what, we made it to Canada!<br />
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This picture shows part of our group awaiting to board the plane that would take us all 12 hours to Israel.<br />
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Our flight crew was amazing. I walked around the plane often and enjoyed seeing how things work. Praise G-d my seat was an aisle seat, so I could get up frequently. The flight was surprisingly pleasant. <br />
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I loved getting to watch movies on this screen, but getting to see where we were and how far we had to go was awesome. I think I watched it more than movies. <br />
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Upon arriving in Israel, I saw this hot air balloon. I love balloons. <br />
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And I was welcomed. During that first day, I spoke with a friend and said I was speechless and in tears. The reply was welcome home. <br />
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I have so much more to share about my time, but on the departure date of April 20, 2018, as I rode in a van to the Ben Gurion Airport tears rolled down my cheeks. I wasn't ready to leave and as my pastor promised, began asking myself when I could go back. It did feel like home. I left a piece of my heart there and some new friends. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6118326285121288734.post-69796314124204199892019-03-20T23:02:00.003-05:002020-04-13T18:44:23.815-05:00Hebrew and Purim I have fallen wildly in love with the Hebrew language. It is not just learning a new set of letters, it is so much more. Hebrew is an active and mysterious language. It is powerful, life changing, and reveals amazing insights. The utterance of our Creator, spoken in Hebrew, formed the world. The original words of the Bible were written in Hebrew. As I have just scratched beneath the surface to this inspiring language, I am left in awe. <br />
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The day we arrived in Jerusalem, we stood first on Mt. Scopus. I gazed out before me and could see the Hebrew letter shin in the topography of the land.<br />
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This picture is a model of the land and depicts what I beheld. This shin is made up of three narrow valleys that run north and south through Jerusalem, all connecting at the southern edge. Many verses tell us that G-d put His name in Jerusalem. <br />
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We stood at this place a few hours before the start of Shabbat, the 7th day of the week. A day of rest, prayer, attending synagogue, food, family, and much more. Our group of Christians had the blessing of participating in Shabbat and quickly checked into our hotel to prepare.<br />
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I listened to a song by Joshua Aaron, titled "Shalom", all about Shabbat, as I finished getting ready for synagogue. Attending synagogue was a great experience. I loved listening to the Hebrew spoken and at moments recognizing a word. My favorite part was observing two individuals with disabilities worship without abandon. I don't care what language you worship in, when you witness these individuals worship they are authentic and inspiring.<br />
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We divided into groups to walk to the homes of our various hosts for the Shabbat meal. I was with my friends Gidon and Devra and we were hosted by Mrs. & Mr. Samson. The food was amazing, the conversation engaging, and the people delightful. It was the perfect home for a student. Rabbi David Samson was a scribe. His knowledge was incredible and his willingness to teach made the evening memorable. I became more enthralled with Hebrew as I listened. He brought out a scroll he had completed, stating it was the Megillah, and I knew immediately it was the book of Esther, one of my favorite books. It brought tears to my eyes. He graciously allowed me to take a photograph and gave me permission to share it.<br />
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Today my Jewish friends are celebrating Purim. It is a celebration of the deliverance of the Jewish people from the evil schemes of Haman. It is a celebration of their lives both then and now. The book of Esther tells us the story of Purim and my friends will be reading the Megiallah, the scroll I had the blessing of seeing on this Shabbat evening.<br />
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Today may we all celebrate the lives of our Jewish friends, the language of the Bible, and the G-d we all serve. <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6118326285121288734.post-91356949634991880242019-02-10T22:56:00.001-06:002019-02-10T22:59:46.494-06:00My Word for 2019When both of my kids were born I would not commit to their names until I touched them, held them, and saw them. Those names were prayed about and picked out long before they were born, but I could not fully give their names until they were in my arms. One took only a little time to confirm, I was able to hold her immediately. One took over 4 hours, because it took that long for me to hold her. <br />
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I feel that way with my word for 2019. I normally have my one word confirmed and wrote about way before the end of January, but I began the New Year sick. I felt behind, but I also felt like I hadn't held it, touched it, and had it validated.<br />
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And now that it is February, I hesitate to use the word that I know is now mine for 2019. February seems so late in the game. Despite not <strike>penning</strike>, typing it on my blog I have spent some time with it, even if I don't feel like I have, there are facts to back it up. <br />
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This is my 6th year spending a year with a word, in all the years it has never taken this much time to write about it. Never. However, there are a lot of days left in 2019, and I know the Lord wants me to spend time with this word. <br />
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My past words have been:<br />
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<a href="https://www.theskinnyonshelly.com/2014/01/" target="_blank">Chase</a><br />
<a href="https://www.theskinnyonshelly.com/2015/01/" target="_blank">Be</a><br />
<a href="https://www.theskinnyonshelly.com/2016/01/two-years-ago-i-threw-out-idea-of.html" target="_blank">Transform</a><br />
<a href="https://www.theskinnyonshelly.com/2017/01/my-one-word-for-2017.html" target="_blank">Courage</a><br />
<a href="https://www.theskinnyonshelly.com/2018/01/" target="_blank">Trust</a><br />
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Deep down, I knew what word the Lord was leading me to, but again with being sick and other things going on, I just never felt confirmation. Like my babies, I just needed to hold it and sit with it. I did get validation while at church on January 13, 2019, but have only spoken that to one person, my pastor. His message verified my word and I told him that day. Yet, until I could write this post, I just could not bring myself to utter it, post it, or hashtag it.<br />
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Jesus has finally given me the mental, emotional, and physical strength to form my words and give voice to my one word for 2019.<br />
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I think it took so long, because the weariness of some burdens, both health and personal, were making it hard to feel like the word fit into my year. I had so much going on that I wasn't getting stuff done. I am one that takes some time getting use to new routines and schedules. In August, I quit a job, thought I would start a new job in September, but did not start till October. I started a business, and was attempting to keep up my study pace, reading pace, home, kids, workouts, and learning a new nutrition coaching program, on top of the health stuff and personal stuff. I was also helping a friend with his ministry. And lets not forget the holidays. For an OCD woman, this getting use to new routines and schedules kinda shook me. It all felt a little chaotic. I felt because of lack of progress and time or the appearance thereof, that I was being slightly hypocritical in declaring that diligent would be my word.<br />
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<b>I think when your weary you realize just how diligent you have been. </b><br />
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<b>Rather the tiredness is from the exertion of a good workout, positive things, or the result of some storms, one must be diligent to get through. </b><br />
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If I look at reality and not just my feelings, I am not being untrue to this word. I just need the reminder of what this word encompasses to help me in 2019.<br />
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On that day in church, when this word was confirmed, the verses my pastor used were:<br />
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<b>"The lazy person wants but doesn't have; the diligent get their desires filled." (Proverbs 13:4 CJB)</b><br />
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Not only will diligent by my word, but these verses will be the biblical back up as I walk it out in 2019.<br />
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I have numerous ambitions and it is by focusing on this word for 2019 and these verses that I will be more equipped to walk the adventurous path toward those goals, toward any new opportunities, and even walk away from others.<br />
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As I scanned through social media yesterday, my eyes beheld pictures of this worship. Such joyous observance of the Word of G-d.<br />
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Today in a small town somewhere in the US, me, a follow of Jesus, who has been enlightened about Israel, Judaism, and Hebrew over the last year and half completed reading the Torah as well. Not only did I finish the Torah, which is the first five books of the Bible, I also completed the Nevi'm or in English, the Prophets, and the Ketuvim or Writings. These books complete the full Hebrew Bible, known as Tanach. Tanach is an abbreviation for the three parts of the Bible. I was taught that the Prophets and Writings are referred to as Nach. I also read all the books of the New Testament.<br />
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In other words, I have spent the last year reading both the Old Testament and the New Testament. I did not sing and dance as I closed my journal that guided me in my readings this morning, but I wrote in it, words from Joshua 1, "Be strong, be bold". I scribbled Todah Rabah, which means thank you very much.<br />
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I don't share this with you to pat myself on the back, it is only G-d. <b>I share this to encourage you to read your Bible with different eyes.</b> Along with reading each portion, I listened every week to the <a href="https://soundcloud.com/lonestarpodcast" target="_blank">Lone Star Podcast</a>. This podcast brought together a Rabbi and a Pastor, who studied the portion each week. This time spent in the Word and listening to this podcast has blessed me in numerous ways.<br />
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I have completed this reading before, however, I would get sleepy eyed as I read through the Old Testament, not grasping the significance of the words nor gaining insight to who G-d is. I had a lack of understanding. As I grew in my faith, I grew to appreciate the Old Testament more, but never like I have this year.<br />
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<b>Learning to grasp the Jewish roots of my faith, has opened up the beauty and truth of the different portions of the Old Testament.</b> Learning Hebrew has increased my desire to read the language and increased my knowledge and excitement. <b>Understanding the language of the Bible is life changing.</b> I have learned to study the Bible better by listening to the podcast mentioned. <b> And in all of this I have learned more about the character and heart of G-d. </b><br />
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I remember finishing the book of Leviticus this year and asking a Rabbi the following question, do you every get sad when the reading of a book of the Torah is over? We spent so much time in each book, it was bittersweet for me, sad to be done with one book yet excited to read the next. His response was, "No. I don't get sad. We continue to the next one." This appreciation of each book, only stems from G-d and Him allowing me to understand the Jewish roots of my faith.<br />
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Thank you so much to all my friends, acquaintances, and future friends who have helped and will help me grow in my faith by allowing me into yours.<br />
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Thank you to the <a href="https://soundcloud.com/lonestarpodcast" target="_blank">Lone Star Podcast</a> for to teaching me so much this year as I read along.<br />
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And todah rabah Hashem for Your Word. <br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6118326285121288734.post-24871365069632829882018-09-18T01:39:00.000-05:002018-09-18T01:39:56.379-05:00Truth About IsraelI have not planned out all my posts about my trip to Israel, but I had some forethought as to how I might write them. Today's post was not in my plans, it was inspired after observation from afar. So on one hand this post isn't about my trip, yet on the other it is. If I had not gone on that trip, making the friends that I have made and learning all that I have, I may not have had the words to write this.<br />
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Yesterday, in Israel a man who lived as a hero, died as one. I did not have the blessing of knowing this man, but I have had the
blessing of knowing and being in contact with many who did. Some of
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acquaintances. All of them graciously allow me to ask a million
questions and glean from them about Israel, Judaism, and Hebrew. But, I digress.<br />
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This man was stabbed by a terrorist and after being critically wounded was able to run after the terrorist and shoot him, stopping him from causing further harm. That terrorist did not die, he was treated at the scene by Jews and taken to an Israeli hospital. After inflicting injury on a Jew, he was tended to by Jews.<br />
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Last week I wrote a post titled, <a href="https://www.theskinnyonshelly.com/2018/09/is-israel-safe.html" target="_blank">Is Israel Safe</a>, I still stand by my words, with a resounding yes, Israel is safe. <br />
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Since social media blew up about this terror attack, I have seen my friends and acquaintances hurting. I watched a live video that displayed the vast amount of people attending the funeral. I saw the live feed of the funeral. I saw the family's hurt. I cried with them.<br />
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Today I have read numerous articles, listened to interviews, and have
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In all of this, I see the beauty of unity amidst the storm of pain.<br />
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I also see the need for truth. As I have learned more about this hero, Ari Fuld, I know that he wanted others to see truth regarding Israel too.<br />
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G-d began growing in me a love for the Jews, Judaism, Israel, and Hebrew a year and a half ago. Basically, that means I have a lot to learn and understand, but it does not mean I can't share truth. <br />
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The truth is, Israel is the promised land. The truth is, the Jews are G-d's chosen people. The truth is, learning from my friends about Judaism has expanded my faith. The truth is, the Hebrew language is amazing. The truth is, understanding these things will help you know the heart of G-d. The truth is, we are seeing promises regarding this land and this people being fulfilled.<br />
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The truth is, this land is surrounded by enemies. The truth is, not every person who is not a Jew in Israel or elsewhere is an enemy. The truth is, there are people out there that do not like the Jewish people. The truth is, news stations twist the truth and often times don't even report what is occurring in Israel.<br />
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The truth is, a Jewish man was killed for being a Jew. <br />
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And therefore, the truth is we need to stand with Israel, join our Jewish friends in unity, and support them in truth. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6118326285121288734.post-82710651868932578532018-09-12T13:29:00.003-05:002020-06-28T10:36:01.153-05:00Is Israel Safe?Is Israel safe? I asked this exact question before I knew I would ever go to Israel. The answer I received from a Rabbi was, "Israel is more safe than the USA. We
live very free lives without fear. It's an incredible feeling." I could barely wrap my head around this statement. How is Israel safe? Israel is surrounded by people that hate the country and hate the Jewish people. Yet, he is telling me it is safe. Not only did I pose this question, I have heard it asked many times and the answer is always yes, Israel is safe. <br />
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When the Lord laid it on my heart to say yes to going, I sought out the answer to this question again from someone I know and the answer was, "Israel is more safe than any place". I emailed my friend Josh Hasten as well, his response, "I honestly feel safer here than in any major US city. 100%." I also frequently asked my pastor Trey Graham this question and his response was yes every time. </div>
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<li>On April 9, 2018 in Gloversville, New York a student shot another student several times with a BB gun. </li>
<li>On April 12, 2018 a man was shot in the stomach in the parking lot of a middle school during a track meet.</li>
<li>On April 15, 2018 a freshman at Binghamton University in New York was stabbed to death.</li>
<li>On April 15, 2018 in New Orleans three men sexually assaulted two women.</li>
<li>On April 20, 2018 a student in Florida was shot in the ankle.</li>
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I researched news in Israel during the time frame I was there and found nothing notable. Yet, in my own country at least 5 crimes took place. <br />
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Now yes, Israel was dealing with and continues to deal with issues with those surrounding her borders, but inside those borders it is safe.<br />
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The picture and video seen here was on another walk to the wall. We stopped at a movie that was playing and witnessed a group of young people blasting music, dancing, and being together in the streets of Jerusalem.<br />
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<br />A Rabbi said Israel was safe. My friend Josh Hasten said Israel was safe. My pastor and friend, Trey Graham said it was safe. But then, I experienced Israel for myself. <br />
Is Israel safe? My answer is a resounding yes! Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2