Category Archives: Thoughts

Cold Weather Thoughts

Posted on January 4, 2026 by BatTikvah

The days are already getting longer. When that shift takes place, I eagerly watch as we get more sunlight. However, the spraying of chemicals and metals in the sky to block out the sun saddens me. I cannot remember the … Continue reading →

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Are you so focused…

Posted on August 24, 2025 by BatTikvah

So many people are trying to get all they can out of this life. That is not necessarily a bad thing. But if your only focus is on this life, then you are sacrificing the life you were created to … Continue reading →

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Non-Citizens Voting

Posted on August 20, 2025 by BatTikvah

No country allows non-citizens to vote, so why is this such a contentious issue in America? Think logically. There has to be an agenda. It was not that long ago when the idea of a non-citizen voting would have been … Continue reading →

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Is Jesus REALLY coming back? I mean…REALLY?

Posted on August 20, 2025 by BatTikvah

We’ve all heard it. “Jesus is coming back soon! Get ready!” We’ve seen the memes of some guy on the corner holding a sign. He usually has long hair and looks like either a hippy or someone from the first … Continue reading →

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Fear Could Be the Root of Many Struggles

Posted on August 15, 2025 by BatTikvah

I think, perhaps incorrectly, that fear is at the root of almost all, if not all, of our struggles. Envy can be fear we won’t get the same as someone else. We are afraid life will not be “fair,” although … Continue reading →

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One day…

Posted on December 9, 2024 by BatTikvah

One day slips into night and into another day.How did we spend the last 24 hours?Did we seek to honor YHWH today?Did we spend time with our heavenly Abba?Did we learn from the Ruach Qodesh/Holy Spirit?Did we follow Yeshua our … Continue reading →

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Expectations

Posted on August 7, 2024 by BatTikvah

When we are broken in our bodies, no one expects us to run a marathon. Or at least they don’t if the brokenness is visible. If it is hidden, then the only one who knows we can’t do it is … Continue reading →

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