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Our family believes firmly that the Bible provides us with more than enough celebrations that we do not need to covet world celebrations. Our daughter will not crave or feel as though she missed out on Halloween, for example, because we have the Biblical celebration of Purim. We get to dress up, give and receive gifts, enjoy a Purim play or interesting, narrated, and interactive reading of the entire Book of Esther, and have a party. 

Any celebrations in the Holy Scripture that is commanded, instituted, or celebrated by Yeshua, all His followers must do just that: follow Him. So, yes. If Hanukka is Biblical, Christians should celebrate it. Let’s dive deep into the Biblical and historical roots of Hanukkah.

It is important to once again reiterate that, the current celebrations in the church were not celebrated by the early believers and in fact were not even established until hundreds of years later in most cases.

🕊️ The IWJTM Truth Conference has ended—but the call to stand for truth has only just begun.

In Part 7 of our “What Is Truth?” series, we reflect on how Adonai’s Ruach HaKodesh moved powerfully, and how participants were stirred to rethink the meaning of truth in a post-truth world. Discover what’s next—and how you can stay engaged through blogs, podcasts, video content, and prayer.

⚖️ Truth is not just a courtroom concept—it’s a life-or-death necessity.
Yet in our society today, even among believers, truth is on trial.

In Part 6 of our “What Is Truth?” series, we explore why truth matters more than ever—from courtroom integrity to eternal security. Discover why truth must be reclaimed in a world that has made it optional—and how the IWJTM Truth Conference will help equip you to do just that.

The Reasons to Believe Scholar Community is excited to invite you to join us for our next live stream event. This episode features old-earth creationist (OEC) and biochemist Dr. Fazale “Fuz” Rana and young-earth creationist (YEC) and paleontologist Dr. Marcus Ross.

🎯 Does truth still matter in a world where everything is up for debate—even math, biology, and morality?

In Part 5 of our “What Is Truth?” series, we issue a bold call to action for every believer: to rise, respond, and reclaim the truth in our homes, churches, classrooms, and hearts. Discover why the Truth Conference 2024 might be the most important event you attend this year.

Just as Passover is prophetic and carries a more profound meaning throughout the entire Bible regarding Yeshua HaMashiach (Jesus the Messiah), so does Sukkot. Sukkot reminds us that just as YHWH tabernacled or made His dwelling with the children of Israel in the wilderness, He tabernacles with us as we journey on this earthly wilderness to the permanent Promise Land, Heaven.

Through the observance of Yom Kippur, we are blessed with a real-life, living experience of God’s love and goodness towards us. We get to see the curtain torn, Yeshua (Jesus) entering the Holy of Holies, and pouring His blood on top of the Ark of Covanent for our sins.

Get ready for a day of thought-provoking discussions and meaningful connections. Join us as we dive deep into the modern, historical, and Biblical definitions and applications of Truth and how believers are called to live and be in a post-truth world. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to become more equipped and empowered to live, speak, and share God’s truth in this post-truth and hostile world.

🦴 Did you know the human pelvis is the only gender-specific bone in the body?
What does that tell us about God’s design and the truth about gender?

In Part 4 of our “What Is Truth?” series, we explore biological reality, Scriptural design, and forensic evidence—all pointing to the same truth: we are male or female by divine intention, not personal invention. Truth is not cruel; it’s clarifying—and it’s written in our bones.

In Leviticus 23:24, God calls for a solemn assembly: “a memorial proclaimed with the blast of horns” (zichron teruah – זִכְרוֹן תְּרוּעָה).” God used the word “memorial” to describe the purpose of the Feast of Shofarot. He ordained that on the Feast of Shofarot, we are to rest, sacrifice, and blast the shofar with loud, resounding blasts. Here we ask, why do we need to remember, or what are we supposed to remember? 

💬 “Speak your truth,” they say. But what if your truth contradicts reality—or someone else’s rights?

In Part 3 of our “What Is Truth?” series, we challenge the cultural obsession with self-defined truth and show why absolute truth still matters—for justice, sanity, and salvation. Through Scripture, psychology, and common sense, we explore why your truth can never replace The Truth—Yeshua the Messiah.

Is there are a difference between Messianic Jewish belief and Messianic? The difference between Messianic Judaism and Messianic came up in a recent conversation. You might be saying, “Are they not the same?” I wish I could say, “The short answer is…” Though not readily noticeable, there is undoubtedly a slight distinction between Messianic and Messianic Judaism.

we believe in a Jewish Messiah. Jesus Himself said, “You worship what you do not know; we worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews.” (John 4:22, TLV) Jesus not only explicitly acknowledged His earthly Jewishness, but He also revealed our Heavenly Father’s purpose for establishing the Children of Israel, the Jewish way of being — to usher in Salvation for the world.

In a culture where “your truth” and “my truth” reign supreme, is there still room for the truth? This compelling article dives deep into one of the most critical questions of our time: Is truth relative or absolute? Through the lenses of Scripture, science, psychology, and Messianic faith, we expose the dangerous consequences of moral relativism and reveal the unshakable foundation of truth found in Yeshua the Messiah. If you’ve ever wondered why truth feels so elusive—or why standing on it is essential—this is a must-read.

What if everything you thought you knew about the early Church was missing its Jewish foundation?

Before the term “Christian” was ever used in Antioch, believers in Yeshua worshiped in synagogues, celebrated the Biblical feasts, and proclaimed the fulfillment of the Torah—not its abolition. Both Jew and Gentile were one in Messiah, gathering not in “churches” as we think of them today, but in assemblies rooted in Israel’s covenantal identity. So, what happened? Why has the modern Church often forgotten its Messianic beginnings?

Strengthen your community bonds with our insights on Bible engagement in ‘Fostering a Deeper Community Connection Through Bible Engagement’.

Spiritual Training Training for the Fight: The Call to Godliness “Rather, train yourself in godliness. For physical exercise has some value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise… Read more

A booming and massive sound, as in the loudest thunderclap that one could ever imagine sending shockwaves throughout the universe that if planets had already existed, they would all fall… Read more

Greetings, in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Yeshua HaMashiach (Jesus the Messiah). May Ministry Update | Walking Forward in Faith “Let the one who boasts, boast in the… Read more

 In the 1950s, some 70 years ago, Albert Einstein was asked to give parting advice to 32 Rhodes Scholars with whom they had been meeting. Einstein prefaced what he concluded to be his top advice with this, “don’t believe anything is necessarily true just because you see it in the newspapers, or hear it on the radio, or everyone else believes it.”[1] He said all of that to drive home the best advice he could give, which was, “always think for yourself.”

I Was Just Thinking Ministries was laid on my heart in January/February 2018. Thus, it has been five years of waiting, praying, and watching God’s mighty and divine hand at work creating this ministry. It is easy sometimes to forget that the events of Scripture took time to happen, no matter how quickly we read them. Moses, for instance, was trained in the desert for forty years before navigating God’s children through that very desert. Additionally, David was anointed King about fifteen years before he began his reign. God’s timing is perfect, and the beauty of waiting on God is that we are waiting for the best of what the Lord wills for us.

“Have you not read that He who created them from the beginning made them male and female?”—Matthew 19:4, TLV “They have healed the wound of My people superficially, saying, ‘Shalom,… Read more

“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness…”—Isaiah 5:20, TLV “He created them male and female, and He blessed… Read more

Biblical Womanhood | The Miracle of Giving Birth “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart…”—Jeremiah 1:5, TLV We… Read more

Rev. Dr. Sanette Fleming, DMin, MDivPresident, I Was Just Thinking Ministries Inc. Ordained in the Moravian Church, now serving in Messianic and Christian apologetics across denominational lines. “For I am… Read more

In the previous article, we explored the theological foundations of womanhood, the sacred distinctiveness of gender, and the moral dilemmas posed by modern gender ideology. We examined the Hebrew word for womb (רֶחֶם… Read more

BIBLICAL WOMANHOOD | Should Mother’s Day Be Canceled

Come, Lord Yeshua: Recovering the Blessed Hope in an Age of Earthly Satisfaction In a recent pastoral conversation, a colleague confided his frustration over his congregation’s apathy regarding the topic… Read more