Rose Cross Horton

Today I started by looking up the word, “endurance.” I found some verses. Some I have already used. Then this one from James popped up, and even though it does not have the word I searched in it, this one does need to be understood. James 1:25 But if a person looks closely into the perfect Torah, which gives freedom, and continues, becoming not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work it requires, then he will be blessed in what he does. (CJB) The book of James is an encoura

This verse was another that showed as my daily verse on a BibleApp. I have shared before about what some of this verse means, but today I have a little different challenge. Romans 15:4 For everything written in the past was written to teach us, so that with the encouragement of the Tanakh we might patiently hold on to our hope. (CJB) What does it mean about “written in the past?” Paul was writing to the Romans, so this meant that Paul was speaking about Torah, the Prophets, P

We have reached another Shabbat. God has brought us through another week and we are ready to spend time with HIM! I love to find verses about rest on Fridays. This week we are finishing the book of Exodus in our Torah readings. There is a verse about rest in this book so I chose Exodus 33:14 He answered, “Set your mind at rest — my presence will go with you, after all.” (CJB) In our busy world today our minds get busy and we don’t let them STOP to REST. In this scenario, the

Our Torah portion this week is all about the instructions that God began to give the Hebrew children. The portion from the prophets is from Jeremiah and it connects because it speaks about the covenant being “written on their hearts.” This verse from Jeremiah 31:32 is what I chose for today. “For this is the covenant I will make with the house of Isra’el after those days,” says Adonai: “I will put my Torah within them and write it on their hearts; I will be their God, and the

Another verse from my BibleApp YouVersion. The book of Galatians is one book I love to read in the Complete Jewish Bible. The way it is explained is unique, and emphasizes the fact that it is not the “law” that is being discussed, but Torah. Galatians 5:14 For the whole of the Torah is summed up in this one sentence: “Love your neighbor as yourself”; (CJB) Most translations say Torah is “law.” Take for instance the TPT For love completes the laws of God. All of the law can be

I went back and forth today about what verse to read/use. I saw one in Psalms, but I had one from Romans. The one in Romans required more “teaching” because there are layers wrapped around it. However, that is the one I chose to do. Romans 10:5 For Moshe writes about the righteousness grounded in the Torah that the person who does these things will attain life through them. (CJB) I choose to use the Complete Jewish Bible because our family has found that it takes things back

Another verse about love… God’s love. Some might think, this gets old, but I truly believe that right now we must focus on HIS love. We need to truly understand how much HE loves us. So today the verse is from John 15:9 Just as my Father has loved me, I too have loved you; so stay in my love. (CJB) The Father loved Jesus… What an amazing thing to think about. And then, Jesus says that just as the Father has loved Him, HE LOVES US! Actually He says, “I too have LOVED YOU.” The

Today’s verse is from one of the Torah portions last week. Todd and I have talked several times about the Friday night Shabbat blessings that the parents do over their children. Every Friday night there is a blessing for the boys and the girls. Over all the children there is the Aaronic blessing. We have found that blessing our children weekly, and daily as they need it, encourages and builds our children up. There is power in a parent’s blessing. Jacob did this over the 12 b

Today is Shabbat. I found another verse about this important day. Matthew 12:12 How much more valuable is a man than a sheep! Therefore, what is permitted on Shabbat is to do good.” (CJB) Jesus was always questioned about how he handled Shabbat. Pharisees questioned him. Challenged him. Said he shouldn’t heal on Shabbat. Didn’t want him “picking wheat.” They wanted to nail him on every little detail. In this verse Jesus made it quite clear that Shabbat is about doing GOOD! Sh

Today’s verse is one that popped up in my FB memory yesterday. It struck me in a different way this year because of many things I have learned. I knew immediately that I wanted to share about it, but I also needed time to ponder on what exactly to address. I pray that the video I did explained what I was thinking. I also pray that this blog will share a bit more. The verse is from I John 2:24-25 Let what you heard from the beginning remain in you. If what you heard from the b