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Do you know how powerful you are… I mean, really powerful? If you’re on this site then you, most likely, recognize that you’re in need of healing – whether it’s healing of your mind, body or spirit.

Perhaps you aren’t sure where to start or you need some encouragement along the way.

One of the worst lies we’ve been told, is that we’re helpless. The systems of the world would have us believe that because of this “helplessness”, we must rely on the world to tell us how to live.

But what if there’s a better way? Perhaps you’ve found you need more than this world has to offer.

The truth is that our bodies are created with the ability to heal. Our cells are made to keep sickness and disease at bay. Our minds are made to produce thoughts that trigger healthy emotions. And, last but not least, our spirits are made to reflect the light of our Creator, as well as to connect with GOD and others.

For it is GOD who is the Ultimate Consultant for every healing journey!

Each one of us is on a healing journey. Together, we will discover solutions that, when applied, will help us get well, stay well, and live well.

As a son, or daughter of the Most High – You. Are. Powerful – much more powerful than you’ve been led to believe! This power comes directly from the Creator and it is He who guides us into all truth.

Are you ready to become pro-active in your own health and wellness? Are you ready to join me on this healing journey?

If you’ve answered, “yes”, then welcome and shalom to you!

“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” 3 John 1:2

Personality Types, Thinking vs. Feeling

THOUGHTS, FEELINGS & LIVING BY THE HOLY SPIRIT (Part 2)

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Hello Shalom Fam!

If you read Post 1 on Thoughts, Feelings & Living by the Spirit then welcome back!

If you missed it, then click here to catch up:https://shalomtotalwellness.com/2025/08/14/thoughts-feelings-living-by-the-holy-spirit-part-1/

Last week we discussed what “Thinkers” and “Feelers” are and why it’s helpful to know which one you lean into. We also went over differences between Thinkers and Feelers and more!

THINKING VS. FEELING

Whether you’re a Thinker or a Feeler, understand that neither one is better, smarter, or automatically more mature than the other.

Both types are fearfully and wonderfully made by GOD. Each one of us has room to grow. Everyone thinks and feels.

“I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well.” (Psalm 139:14)

Indeed, Thinkers predominantly make decisions based on intellect and what they know. But their emotions play a bigger role than they realize.

Interestingly, Feelers don’t always make decisions based on typical feelings: sadness, happiness, etc. Some may, but many Feelers make decisions based on what they believe is wrong or right.

The truth is our culture today predominately makes decisions based on senses, embracing instant pleasure while rejecting things of substance that are challenging or require time. This is hedonism, and it can be seen in all personality types. While some personality types may lean into this more than others, it isn’t relegated to one type.

Where is Jesus (Yeshua) in all of this? How does knowing whether you’re mostly a Thinker or a Feeler leave room for the Holy Spirit to move?

A few insights have come to my attention on this subject, and I’d like to share them with you.

But first, did Jesus make decisions based on thinking (T) or feeling (F)?

WAS JESUS A THINKER OR FEELER?

There’s a trend online to label Jesus with a specific personality type. While it may be fun to speculate, I believe the attempt to box him into a modern understanding of “personality types” is incredibly short-sighted.

To say He’s predominantly a Thinker or a Feeler isn’t fair. The Bible shows Him as both.

Several times in the Bible, it says that “Jesus knew”. This denotes thoughts. Other times, He was “sorrowful”, He “rejoiced”, and even cried. This is feeling.

There were times when it seemed that He was making decisions based on thought and other times it seemed based on feelings.

We also know that He is the perfect Son of God and only did what His Father was doing.

“Then Jesus answered and said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner.” (John 5:19)

When it came to Jesus’ thoughts and feelings, they were always holy, always inspired, and exactly what the moment required. He was led by the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 4:1 says,

“Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.” (Matthew 4:1)

Acts 10:38 states that Jesus was anointed with the Holy Spirit.

…” how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.” (Acts 10:38)

Jesus wasn’t only acquainted with the Holy Spirit during His earthly ministry. They’ve been One before the creation of earth.

John 1:1-4 explains Jesus’ role in creation as The Word.

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.” (John 1:1-4)

Genesis 1:2 mentions the Spirit of God before the earth had form.

“The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.” (Genesis 1:2)

BY THE SPIRIT

Whichever you lean into, T or F, know that the ultimate guide in life isn’t human intellect (Thinker) or human emotions (Feeler). The ultimate guide is the Holy Spirit.

“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. “(Romans 8:14 NKJV)

Does being led by the Holy Spirit look different for thinkers versus feelers? In a way perhaps. The Spirit speaks to us in ways that we’ll hear, see, feel, and understand. This may be unique for each person.

However, His leading never goes against His Word when applied in true context. This is how we discern that He’s leading and not merely our thoughts or feelings.

Sometimes the leading of the Holy Spirit overrides our intellect and/or our feelings. This isn’t because GOD wants us to be empty-headed robots to control. But due to our limits. His ways are always higher.

Your beautiful personality makes you unique. But the willingness to be filled with the Holy Spirit makes you powerful.

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.” (Ephesians 6:10)

I pray this was beneficial to you! Let me know in comments what you think and come back next week for Part 3.

Shalom to you,

“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” 3 John 1:2

Encouragement

WHEN LOSS LEADS TO GAIN: Last 3 Months of 2024

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The losses of life come to us all. At the time it’s hard to see beyond them and, much less, to imagine that any good could come from them.

Many within the Body of Messiah have experienced incredible despair and loss during the last 7 years. While I don’t know your personal struggle, I do know that the tide IS turning.

We’re a bit older now.

We’re a bit wiser.

The flames you went thru didn’t take you out.

They lit you up.

No one can stop what’s coming.

No one.

Keep leaning into GOD. Be purposeful.

He’s walking you thru it. You’re getting your life back.

And He has plans. Oh boy, does He ever!

After a devastating loss, in 2016, boxer Ronda Rousey said the following:

“That loss saved me from becoming what I hate,” she says. “One of those people who live their lives to impress everyone else. Who put up a front for the world to admire. Who make sure every charitable act is posted and shared for their own image gain. Who posture and pose for people they care nothing about except for the opinion they have of them.”

Can you relate? Have the losses in your life worked to burn away, and conserve you from becoming something you would have, in time, hated?

“I’m just getting my life back,” she says. –Boxer Ronda Rousey, 2016

We’ve reached a tipping point, within the Body of Messiah. The losses, of the past 7 years, are falling away and ushering us into a NEW SEASON!

It’s okay to get expectant.

It’s okay to get excited!

Start praising and thanking GOD NOW! 

Yes, this promotion has been a long time coming but what felt like set back, after setback, was a set up for what’s coming next. The losses came for many reasons which includes you becoming who you were always meant to be.

While the enemy hurled dart after dart against you, your Heavenly Father burned away all that was never for you.

Get in a posture of humility so that you can receive. Keep your eyes locked on Yeshua (Jesus). Keep your heart pure. This is so important.

This doesn’t mean all trials have ended but it means that you’ll be seeing current (and future) trials differently because you’re different.

Your walk is different. The terrain is changing. Your sight is better.

You’ve been given AUTHORITY because you’ve OVERCOME so much! 

Things may seem messy right now. Things may seem uncertain.

Let the winds of change swirl around you as you remain steady, firmly planted in YHWH. Once things die down, you’ll find yourself in the new. PRAISE GOD!!!

THE GAIN IS ON ITS WAY!

After years of almost constant demonic attack, at first you’ll find that you’re on more of an equal playing field with the enemy.

Then, suddenly you’ll find that you have the upper hand against the enemy -in Yeshua’s strength. You won’t be tempted to take things on your own strength again.

It’s ALL HIM.

It always was. 

It always will be.

I pray this word was beneficial to you. Please let me know, in comments, if you can relate.

Shalom to you all, 

“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” 3 John 1:2

Disclaimer: This word, of encouragement, is speaking to personal loss related to spiritual attack and setbacks – not the literal death of a loved one. In cases like these, there may not be a “gain” that occurs on this side of eternity. However, Yeshua walks with those who are grieving. He is near to the broken hearted. 

Check out this link to read more about the Divine Rest occurring in 2024-25:

https://shalomtotalwellness.com/2024/04/26/divine-reset-2024-25-shame-into-praise/

Encouragement

Divine Reset 2024-25: Shame into Praise

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There’s been a significant spiritual shift, recently. Does anyone else feel it? Many have been waiting for, and praying into this shift, for years. You’re sick of hearing words like “breakthrough” and “suddenly”.

You’re tired and not sure how much more you can take.

But listen: Your circumstances may not have changed but the load you’re carrying is feeling lighter. Hope is being infused into the faithful, the ones who didn’t quit despite how things looked.

Yeshua (Jesus) is stepping into the places where you, and your family, have so desperately needed healing and direction. Encouragement is here now, and more is on the way.

He’s bringing recompense to those who suffered rejection, and harm, at the hands of “friends”, “family”, and “church”. This isn’t a statement of vengeance against them. It’s a statement for you, and you, only.

He saw it all. He heard it all. He’s stepping in.

Enough is enough.

Many are carrying shame because of circumstances and how others have treated them. This shouldn’t be. And it will no longer be. Yeshua (Jesus) is healing the broken places and speaking truth into you even now. 

His Truth needs no permission to be. It simply is. The scales of the past season are being removed and the new is showing thru in brilliant display. 

So much time has passed that you wondered if you’d ever come back. Well, you are – not in your own strength but in the strength of the One who formed you in your mother’s womb.

He knows how long it’s been and is battling on your behalf to get things right.

They might be done with you, but Yeshua isn’t done with you. NO ONE is strong enough to stop what He has planned for you and your family. 

This isn’t about gaining recognize in worldly, or even ministry circles. GOD knows the heart of those whose main goal is to climb a ladder to be heard or seen. That isn’t for you.

This time of isolation, and what feels like a set-back, brought you into a deeper alignment with the Father’s heart. Only He knows what’s in store for you. But I can tell you this – IT’S GONNA BE GOOD!

More is Coming. More is Coming. More is Coming.

3 Ways to Get Your Heart Ready for the More:

Stay Faithful to Him.

Don’t Give into Distraction or Worry.

Praise Him, Ahead of Time, For the Good Things Coming

A day is coming when you’ll look back, in awe, and say, “Wow, HE did it!” That day is coming sooner than you think.

But, even now, He’s moving. He’s doing. He’s speaking. He’s refining. He’s healing. He’s saving. He’s delivering. He’s guiding. He’s repositioning.

This isn’t your doing. It isn’t their doing. It’s HIS doing.

He’s peeling away the layers of pain.

He’s removing shame and turning it into praise! Hallelujah!

I pray this word of encouragement was beneficial to you. During these strange days, please know that you aren’t alone. Ever.

Shalom to you all,

“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” 3 John 1:2

Biblical Feasts, Passover

Lamb of GOD Passover Celebration

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Spring is an exciting time for a Yeshua follower! Passover followed, by the Feast of Unleavened Bread, provides ample opportunity to draw closer to our Messiah, as well as to our families.

I love walking out a faith that requires physical, do-able displays like getting the leaven out of our homes, eating unleavened bread, and getting the table ready.

These physical actions solidify, and mirror, the work in our hearts to get rid of anything that is not of GOD and seek more of our Messiah.

It is all too easy, however, to get caught up in traditions of men rather than biblical instruction. In an attempt to get everything “right”, we often get tripped up by things that are not required by our Heavenly Father.

This truly is the antithesis of the shalom that HE provides when we humbly seek Him and celebrate His Ways with His Holy Spirit as our guide. It is my desire to encourage you to keep things simple and keep the main thing (Yeshua) the main thing.

We must not be believers in intellect only or take on the burden of extra-biblical instruction. For there are times when the Holy Spirit will override our minds. We must speak Spirit. For GOD seeks those who would come to Him with faith like a child. (see Matthew 18:1-5)

The rabbinic seders, of today, were not commanded by YHWH. The actual instructions, for a Passover celebration (followed by the Feast of Unleavened Bread) are very simple. Please read Exodus 12, Leviticus 23, and other Bible passages and do as the Holy Spirit leads you according to the Word of GOD.

“Therefore, purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, since you truly are unleavened. For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us. Therefore, let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.” – 1 Corinthians 5:7-8

Below, is a simple, but meaningful, Passover Service that I have written. Feel free to download it and/or print it out. There are a few supplies that you will need to gather ahead of time, and it is encouraged to share in a meal, after this service has been completed.

I pray that you will slow down this Passover season. Simplify your preparations and keep them in accordance with how scripture instructs. May we turn to Yeshua, with our whole hearts, as we make room for Him at our tables.

For more information, on Passover, check out this previous blog post: https://shalomtotalwellness.com/2020/04/09/passover-season-of-miracles/

Have a blessed Passover season!

“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” — 3 John 1:2
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Encouragement

The Wilderness Season

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Thoughts on The Wilderness: No one, or at least very few of us, wakes up with the goal of spending time in the wilderness. We prefer comfort. We like our niceties. Growth sounds good but who wants messy?

Like the Hebrews, of old, it may take a move of GOD to even get us out there. Like Yeshua (Jesus), it may take the Holy Spirit’s leading. And so, on faith, we go…

…and once we’re there, reality sets in. It’s a wild place full of much less than what we once had. Uncertainty sets in. It’s narrow here. It’s constricting. There’s nowhere no run to and nowhere to hide. We can’t go back to the life we once knew. No map has been provided for our journey. We’re not sure how we’ll get out of this.

But we do have a guide. His Name is Yeshua (Jesus). In the wilderness, we learn to receive His love in a new way. All other voices become background noise as His Voice becomes the Only One we hear. His direction becomes clearer than what we see around us.

He’s with us. He’s taking us through the heat. He’s shielding us from the elements. He’s teaching us His ways. We’re learning how to love. We’re learning how to live. He’s sending the manna and the quail. We’re learning when to move and when to rest.

These things don’t always happen as effectively when in the city or in the town or when surrounded by community. But in the wilderness the necessary becomes the real. We have no other option but to cling to our Good Shepherd.

This is where real growth happens. Ashes are exchanged for beauty. We learn how to fight the giants. Preparations are being made for us to take the land.

“The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose.

2 It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Sharon, they shall see the glory of the Lord, and the excellency of our God.

3 Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.

4 Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.

5 Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.

6 Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert.

7 And the parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water: in the habitation of dragons, where each lay, shall be grass with reeds and rushes.

8 And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein.

9 No lion shall be there, nor any ravenous beast shall go up thereon, it shall not be found there; but the redeemed shall walk there:

10 And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.” -Isaiah 35:1-10 (KJV)

In this dry and lonely land, we are being strengthened. We are being refined. Champions are being born. Victory is imminent. There’s no room for fear. Our tongues only speak faith.
Look for the flowers while in this wilderness. There may not be entire fields of them. But they can be found. This is where we become FREE.

Shalom to you,

Biblical Feasts, Shavuot/Pentecost

Celebrating Shavuot/Pentecost

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The Ricci House is celebrating Shavuot/Pentecost today! It’s also known as “The Feast of Weeks” because Lev.23:15-16 tells us to count the weeks (or 50 days) after Passover. This celebration commemorates the giving of the Torah (GOD’s holy instructions) at Mt. Sinai. After Yeshua (Jesus) returned to sit at the right Hand of the Father, the Holy Spirit’s baptism of fire was also given on Shavuot.

“God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” — John 4:24

A deep well of joy, and purpose, enters your life when you choose to get on GOD’s timetable…when you choose to show up for the appointments that He sets.

This is much more than a history lesson. It’s a tangible way to step into the more that GOD has for us. We get to be a part of HIS-story!

This isn’t mere religious duty. It’s relationship!

A divine exchange occurs when we put GOD’s feast days on our schedule and lean into them. As you choose to get to know the Father’s heart, through His feasts, your heart changes also. What breaks His heart begins to break yours. What sets His heart ablaze makes you come alive! And the things of this world become strangely dim.

Take note of how when the Torah, and the Holy Spirit, were given, GOD’s presence arrives in unforgettable ways. With smoke, lightening, thunders, tongues of fire! This is evidence of Heaven meeting earth.

I need more of Him. He wants to meet with me. So, we plan for this special date together. We give back. We abstain from work. We pray. We read the Word. We praise. And we eat! And GOD shows up with a fresh filling of His Spirit.

Happy Shavuot, Shalom Fam! You know what to do. Don’t cower from the holy mountain of the LORD. He meets us there with exactly what we need.

Here are some Bible verses about Shavuot/Pentecost:
Exodus 19; Leviticus 23:15-22;
Acts 2:1-21; Acts 20:16;
1 Corinthians 16:8

Shalom to you,

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SHALOM TOTAL WELLNESS BOOK IS OUT NOW!

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Hooray! My first solo book is finally out, friends!

My goal, with Shalom Total Wellness: Biblical Principles for Health & Healing, was to make it accessible enough for someone completely new to natural health, but fresh enough for someone who has been into natural health for years.

As per the usual, I approach everything through the lens of biblical truth. You might be surprised to hear that the Bible has a lot to say on the topic of health and healing!

I also did something that I don’t do very often. I shared some of my personal journey with health struggles. Yes, I got vulnerable.

I’d be honored for you to consider reading Shalom Total Wellness: Biblical Principles for Health & Healing. It was listed as the #1 New Release in the Naturopathy category, and made the Best Seller list, on amazon! Currently, it is steadily remaining in the top 7 New Releases, for both kindle and paperback versions (in the Naturopathy category) on amazon. Thank you for being part of the journey!

Here’s where to find it:

Paperback version: https://www.amazon.com/Shalom-Total-Wellness-Biblical-Principles/dp/B0B28FPVCN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1938MQE6DZUIU&keywords=shalom+total+wellness&qid=1654104518&sprefix=%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1

Kindle version: https://www.amazon.com/Shalom-Total-Wellness-Biblical-Principles-ebook/dp/B0B26KJ4ZK/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1654104518&sr=8-1

NOOK Book (eBook): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/shalomtotal-wellness-dr-sheli-ricci/1141514657?ean=2940166341563

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If you happen to pick up a copy, and feel led to leave a review, that would be wonderful. I’d love to hear how this book is being received!

Shalom to you,

Encouragement

WHERE IS GOD IN TIMES OF SUFFERING ?

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I take the topic of health personally, very personally. Because, you see, I have been on the other end of an all-out onslaught to stop, maim, and kill me for my entire life. One of the main weapons used against me was physical illness, disease, and false approaches to “health”.

My friends are my family and when they’re sick, I can feel it. When my husband and daughter are sick, I feel it. It’s no wonder I decided to become a doctor of natural medicine. I had to. I couldn’t find the right doctor for me so I became one.

I view things differently – it’s life and death and the fight goes beyond people.

It’s principalities. It’s spiritual. It’s personal.

Maybe you can imagine my irritation upon realizing that my family is now fighting what has been termed “C-V” (for the second time). Yeah, not happy. We take all the right supplements and vitamins. We eat biblically clean. We nebulize and diffuse all the things. We’ve already been thru a round of this junk, last year, so I thought we were beyond it.

It just goes to show you how aggressive this illness is. How pointed it is. How it can target anyone.

It’s principalities. It’s spiritual. It’s personal.

So we keep taking the right supplements and vitamins. We’re still nebulizing and diffusing all the things. I have plans. I have back up plans – all for “just in case”. Some of it is a waiting game. It’s all being bathed in prayer.

And as the world is full of bad news, loved ones clinging to life…and some losing theirs, wars, rumors of wars, increased hatred among people, etc. – the literal war for our lives increases. Everyone is being affected, deeply, by one thing or another. One has to wonder where GOD is in all of it.

So, I asked. Yeah, I asked Yeshua (Jesus) this morning where He was in all of it. I know what the Bible says and I believe it. But I still needed to hear from Him.

And I found Him……sitting down on the beach of a lake. He was skipping rocks into the water. It wasn’t for sport or fun. He was waiting. And He seemed irritated. I sat down beside Him. We sat in silence, together, as I watched Him skipping the rocks over and into the water.

He’s really good at it. Each rock stayed above the water for a long time before being pulled down by their weight. A feat that I tried, as a child, but never quite succeeded at – not consistently anyways.

The sky was ablaze with pinks, and purples, as the sun set low in the distance. He had been here a long time. Waiting. Irritated. His brow furrowed. His hand clinched as He hurled each rock into the lake.“

This had to happen,“ He said, his gaze remained on the water. And He just kept skipping those rocks in. I dare not ask why this had to happen but I knew that He was referring to what we were all going thru, on a personal scale as well as world-wide. It wasn’t just about me or my family.

Of course, He knew that I was wondering “why”, even though I didn’t ask. He answered me: “It’s principalities.”

Then He forcefully skipped a rock into the lake.

“It’s spiritual.” Another rock went in.

“It’s personal.” Another rock hurled in.

He stopped skipping rocks at that point. In this solemn understanding, we sat. For the very battle I had fought all of my life – with all the feelings attached – were His feelings in this moment.

And He had to keep waiting for now. We all do. And it’s hard. It’s irritating.

I thought of how He whittled that tree branch into a whip, that one time. While He whittled, He waited. And that’s where we are right now – in that moment of tension, that moment of wait, of irritation.

He turned to me. Our eyes met. “Thank you for sitting with me.”He was grateful for MY company. Mine?

He offered no promises of things turning out okay. That all seems a bit trite now anyways, don’t you think.

But He said this:“I’m with you, always.”

“Oh hey (yes, Yeshua said “hey”) it’s your birthday today. I’m sorry, but you gift is going to be late this year.” Then He turned His gaze back to the lake and began skipping rocks again.

“Seek the Lord while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the Lord, and He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon.

“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord. “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.

“For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, and do not return there, but water the earth, and make it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void,

But it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.“ For you shall go out with joy, and be led out with peace; The mountains and the hills shall break forth into singing before you, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. Instead of the thorn shall come up the cypress tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree; and it shall be to the Lord for a name,

For an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off.” — Isaiah 55:6-13

If you are currently enduring a time of suffering, please know that you are NOT alone. GOD IS with you. He is guiding you, and loving you, thru it all.

Shalom to you,

Biblical Feasts, Passover

passover: season of miracles

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Whether you celebrated Passover last week, this week, or will next month with “Second Passover”, the truth remains – THIS IS The PASSOVER SEASON! And what a wonderful season it is!

As I am writing this, the U.S. (and most of the world population) is currently in “quarantine” for COVID 19. What an amazing time to observe Passover…when we are being forced by political officials to remain in our homes..as we pray that all that has come with the “virus” truly passes over us.

May we remember what the Hebrews endured and how YHWH instructed them to stay in their homes, eat lamb, eat unleavened bread, and be ready to leave Egypt once instructed to do so. As the angel of death moved through their communities, he would pass over each house that had the blood of a lamb over its doorposts.

May we remember all the miracles YHWH performed for the Hebrews as well as for His own Name’s sake and glory.

So too, Jesus/Yeshua, gave His life to be our Passover lamb. It is His blood, on the doorposts of our hearts, that saves us. Truly, salvation through Messiah must be the most incredible miracle of them all!

“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.” — John 10:27-28

Unfortunately, many think of Passover as a feast for the Jews only. However, knowing that this celebration is actually a feast of YHWH GOD and is to be kept, as a feast, throughout all of our generations is a total game changer (Exodus 12:14).

Just like we are told to rid our homes of leaven (Exodus 12:20), Paul tells us to rid ourselves of the spiritual leaven (sin, traditions rather than biblical instructions, strongholds, unbelief, etc) in our lives in the following verse:

“Therefore purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, since you truly are unleavened.” — 1 Corinthians 5:7a

Paul goes on to confirm that Messiah IS our Passover and that we are to “keep the feast” in the following verses:

“For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us. Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, nor with the leaven of malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.” –1 Corinthians 7b-8

I pray that you will consider observing Passover this year. Don’t get tripped up by what day to celebrate – just do it. As of now, we are still in the season. Lean into this special season by meditating on how Jesus/Yeshua is your Passover Lamb.

Ask GOD if there is anything in your life that needs to be purged and begin taking steps to get rid of those things. Make room in your life for more of GOD’s presence.

May GOD’ s peace overwhelm you. May His love comfort you. And may the protection, and salvation, that comes to you through Yeshua the Messiah become real to you. May His holy miracles become common place in your life as you seek His face more and more. You are so very loved now…and always.

Shalom and Blessed Passover to you!



“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” 3 John 1:2