Matthew 5:14-16

Our forefathers had a definite vision for the nation. Today, we have lost that vision. We have turned away from the hearts of our fathers and have sought out another way. Our hearts are far from God as a people and we need to repent.

(Note: Surprisingly, this episode is in the Top 5 Downloads of the series!)This episode was inspired by the time-sensitive reality that on December 25th, 2024, BOTH Christmas and Chanukah fall on the same day! As someone who has walked with the Lord for more than 50 years AND been Torah observant for close to 20 of those years, I believe it matters to God which tradition you choose to celebrate...and why.If you have felt led to reconnect with our Jewish roots and learn more about God's ways, it struck me that you might be conflicted being caught up in the Christmas frenzy - after all, that's all you've ever known. There is an alternative – a very important one. This episode invites you to learn what Chanukah is all about, and why it matters to God.**********************NOTE: For the resources mentioned in this episode: Go to my PODCAST PAGE, locate this title and click on it. All the resources are listed in the description notes.**********************

God’s Grace has a plan for our lives to be the power God uses to bring this Gospel to a world shrouded in darkness. The Lord equates us, the church, as the light-His light to the world. We represent Jesus to the world—there is no light but us! How does this happen?