Category Archives: Spirituality

Messiah’s Desire (vs. Satan’s)

Posted on March 10, 2011 by

Passover is a time when we think about not only Exodus but also, as Messianic Jews and Christians, the Last Supper. That train of thought led me to consider a saying of Yeshua at the Last Supper, a saying found … Continue reading →

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A Very Non-Expert Introduction to Mussar

Posted on December 27, 2010 by

I spent the later part of the afternoon yesterday meeting with a friend and congregant to compare notes and discuss Mussar. Mussar is a movement coming out of Lithuania in the 19th century. Mussar is about working on the improvement … Continue reading →

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Empowered Experience: Laying Tefillin

Posted on December 15, 2010 by

Life with God isn’t purely intellectual. It isn’t purely emotional. And emotional-rationality doesn’t explain it all either. I am not alone, in the vast see of Jews and Christians, who feel we have connected in reality with God through experience. … Continue reading →

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A Richer Messianic Judaism, Part 1

Posted on August 17, 2010 by

Several recent blog postings by a diverse group of bloggers has me interested in the topic of a richer Christianity, a richer Judaism, and a richer Messianic Judaism. All three kinds of readers come here, Jews and Christians and Messianic … Continue reading →

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Elul: The Month of Teshuvah

Posted on August 9, 2010 by

Elul, the month on the Jewish calendar that precedes Rosh HaShanah, begins tonight at sundown. Rosh Chodesh Elul (the new moon of Elul) is a spiritually significant time. It is the beginning of a long period of introspection, increased fervor, … Continue reading →

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Historic Moment: MJ’s Future Through Education

Posted on July 21, 2010 by

Coming up on Messianic Jewish Musings: It happens occasionally that I have so many topics for the blog and so few days. Look for the following this week and next. (1) A series on a crucial paper by David Rudolph, … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, Intermarried, Judaism, Mark Kinzer, messianic, Messianic Jewish, Messianic Judaism, Spirituality, Talmud and Tradition | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Devekut, Yeshua, and MJ Living

Posted on March 12, 2010 by

DEVEKUT A way of living with constant awareness of God’s presence which is derived from the Hebrew Bible, is taught in Hasidic Jewish writings, and which works together with the traditional practices of godliness. That is, keeping the mitzvot (commandments) … Continue reading →

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