For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth.

L'ma'an Tzion lo echesheh. U'l'ma'an Yerushalayim lo eshkot. Ad yetzi ka no ga tzidkah. Lo echesheh.

למען ציון לא אחשׁה ולמען ירושׁלם לא אשׁקוט עד יצא כנגה צדקה וישׁועתה כלפיד יבער

Isaiah 62:1

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Sunday, April 17, 2011

Countdown: Is It Only Three Weeks? ... by Tommy

Wow, I get more and more excited the closer we get to our departure date. This past week has been a hectic one. Not only have we been getting ready to go to Israel; we have been preparing for friends to come to our home and celebrate Pesach (Passover) with us on Monday the 18th of this month.
Pesach is wonderful time to remember about the first Pesach. When the children of Israel were slaves in Egypt, they basically had no hope of things changing, and then YHWH sent Moses to lead them out of slavery and bondage. But it was not easy to convince Pharaoh to let them go. It took one disaster after another, until Pharaoh drove out the children of Israel from Egypt; the worst and last disaster being the death of the first born.

As I think back to that first Pesach, I can't help to think that things are very much the same today as they were back then. You may ask "What do you mean by that, Tommy? That was thousands of years ago" Let me explain.

While we are not physically in slavery/bondage, we do have things in our life that are not acceptable to our Heavenly Father. (I speak to myself as I write this) These unacceptable things can be considered a certain kind of slavery or bondage. We all need to examine ourselves and our actions, and ask; "Is this pleasing to my Heavenly Father?"

Just as we clean all the leaven out of our houses during the week of Unleavened Bread following Passover, we need to clean the leaven of sin out of our lives. "Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Messiah our passover is sacrificed for us: Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth." 1 Corinthians 5:7,8 Amen, let it be so.
On another note, I had an idea that I thought you all might like to take part in. Leave a comment on this post, and you will be entered into a drawing for a gift from Israel.
Here are the rules:
1. The comment can only be left on this post to be entered in to the drawing.
2. The person commenting can only be entered once. However more then one person in the same family can enter.
3. Anyone is allowed to enter. Even if you do not know me or my family. Tell your friends about it.
4. When leaving a comment, please leave your first name with the first letter of your last name or vice versa. (So that we know who you are).
5. You must enter by May 5th.
The drawing will take place in the evening of Thursday May 5th. The winner will be posted shortly after that. Hope to hear from y'all.
Hag Pesach Sameach. (Happy Passover)
T for the two of us.


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24 comments:

  1. rclausmanApril 18, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Happy Passover to you and your family, Hannah! :)

    I'd like to be entered in the drawing:

    Rachel C.

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  2. Sharia H.April 19, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Hannah, I'd like to be entered in your drawing... Have a wonderful trip... and may this be a time for you to be drawn closer to the Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ.

    Sharia H.

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  3. michael nApril 20, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Even as chaos builds up and the enemy ramps up his plans of destruction, Our Heavenly Father remains faithful and the beauty of Eden still can be seen in kind actions through people and in the miracles of beautiful flora and fauna - and of course it is encouraging to know He has not left us to wonder what will be but has clearly left us His word as to how the earth will soon be returned to a state like Eden - please enter me into the contest and may Yah protect you as you are in The Land, shalom!

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  4. Mellie TApril 20, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Water balloons pack well for overseas travel.

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  5. Thomas, NOT the doubterApril 20, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    I thought about that, but I don't think that would be a good thing to take, with the lack of water that they have over there.

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  6. RachelApril 20, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Hey there! :)

    I would love to enter the giveaway! Israel sounds like a very amazing place, y'all must be thrilled to have the blessin' of visitin' there. :) Anyways, just thought I'd leave a comment to enter. God Bless.

    -Rachel Lynn

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  7. Miss ToriaApril 22, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    I'd love to be entered. ;) May our Father bless your travels and keep you in perfect safety and peace as your minds are fixed upon Him!

    Blessings and Shalom,
    Miss Toria H.

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  8. Beagan wApril 22, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Hay Tommy i left a comment thank you for telling me about this

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  9. LeAnne DApril 24, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    I would love to enter!! I hope you both have a great trip!!

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  10. Miss ShilohApril 24, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Please enter me!

    I've enjoyed reading through some of your blog!

    And Happy Passover!

    ~Shiloh

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  11. veiled4HimApril 24, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Oh, Hannah! The first skirt is the skirt I had seen! I have tears in my eyes..Abba is going to bless you so much...your happy twirly skirt! I love you! I so wish I could hug your neck before you go!
    Love you and Tommy and the whole family!
    Cathy W.

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  12. BekahApril 26, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    I will be praying for you! Enter me, please! :)

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  13. bay.of.drakeApril 26, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    May the Light of Yeshua Messiah shine through you and Hanna to many that are in darkness and May YHWH bless you mightly.
    Tu Hermano

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  14. AnonymousApril 27, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    I would like to be entered into the contest. Thank you. Karen C. May you be continually blessed for your service to others.

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  15. AnonymousApril 27, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Hope your family is a blessing and is blessed as you travel. Hannah H.

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  16. Jason and TatumApril 27, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Ken!! Please enter me!!!

    I am so excited and jealous.

    ~S~

    love you both!

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  17. Jessica HApril 28, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Shalom!
    I really enjoy your magazine! Though I am not subscribed to it, a friend gave me a copy of one and it has been encouraging to read about other Torah observant girls who live a holy biblical centered life.

    Please put me in for the draw.

    Many Blessings in YHWH,
    Jessica H.

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  18. Sonja LangfordMay 1, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    I would love to enter! Thank you so much for the opportunity to win a gift from "my homeland". :-)

    May YHVH Bless You Both!

    Shalom,
    Sonja L.

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  19. CharityMay 1, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    I would like to enter!
    Gonna be Prayin for you guys while you are gone!

    Yhwh Bless!!!!!

    Charity G.

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  20. UnknownMay 2, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    We will be praying for you as you go. Have a wonderful time. Please enter us in the drawing. Bob and Marylou

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  21. Jason and VickiMay 3, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Jason says...don't forget to wash your feet in the Jordan!

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  22. Hannah MarieMay 3, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Are we supposed to wash off the oil that he anointed them with? :) :)

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  23. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Praying for you both! Cling to Yahweh and stand strong!

    Sharon L

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  24. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Yes, please enter me.
    Have a safe trip! Shalom!

    Christina J.F.

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