A First Fruits Offering to God
O Holy Father, Creator of all there is, sustainer of the worlds by the power of Your Word, and my Provider. As the Pesach season comes to an end, I am bringing you a First Fruits offering, my korban todah, a thanksgiving gift.
What does Thanksgiving have to do with Torah?
Here in America, we are taught in elementary school that Thanksgiving is a day set apart to give thanks to God for His abundance. We are told that the first Thanksgiving was spent with the local Indians, who shared their food with us.
Today, we celebrate a huge meal with friends, catch up with family we may not have see since last year, and watch football.
But did you know that Thanksgiving actually began ‘way back some 3,000 years ago, long before America was a nation? In fact, it is ordained by God Himself!
How Studying Torah Opened My Under-standing of Yeshua
For much of my life, I read the New Testament with a deep love for Yeshua, but there were things I didn’t fully understand. I knew He was the promised Messiah, but certain passages—His teachings, His actions, even His fulfillment of prophecy—felt like pieces of a puzzle I couldn’t quite see clearly. That changed when I began studying Torah.
The Beauty of Order: Lessons from Creation for Homesteaders on Simplicity, Structure, and Setting Boundaries
For homesteaders, the concept of order is foundational to the lifestyle we choose. Whether it’s organizing our gardens, planning our livestock care, or just managing the daily tasks that keep everything running smoothly, order is what brings structure and peace to the homestead.
The Messianic-Inspired Home
In our home, I am a Gentile and my husband is a Jew. We both follow Yeshua (Jesus), the Son of God and Messiah. We are Messianic Believers. We follow the Torah and keep the biblical Feasts of God, living as closely to the biblical mandate as is possible. But we are not legalistic, because we know we are saved through grace by faith—and that not of ourselves, it is the gift of God (Ephesians 2:8).
We enjoy sharing our home and our faith, and it’s hard to enter our home without knowing about our faith: the evidence of it is seen everywhere! Our home decor reflects our beliefs and creates a peaceful, meaningful space.
Reaping and Sowing in the Old Testament: A Personal Reflection
The principle of reaping and sowing is one of the most powerful truths found in the Old Testament, and it has shaped my understanding of how my actions, choices, and faithfulness impact my life. This biblical concept isn’t just about farming—it’s about the way we live, the way we love, and the way we walk with God.