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Monday Before Passover

My rabbi, with sleeves pushed up to his elbows, wiped his brow and drank deeply from a water skin brought to him. He stood on the raised platform leading to the Court of Women and faced the crowd of pilgrims and Gentiles pressing him for understanding. What did his cleansing mean?… Read More Monday Before Passover

April 11, 2022 kbonikowsky4 Comments

Sunday Before Passover

The week before Easter from Judas’s memory. A fictional look at the betrayal of Jesus.… Read More Sunday Before Passover

April 10, 2022April 10, 2022 kbonikowsky9 Comments

No Wasted Effort

One semester in seminary, I traveled 6 hours each week to attend an hour of class. It was a big investment of time and money. Most of my classes were offered on-line, but this was one of the few I could only take in person. That one hour took the whole day and about $60… Read More No Wasted Effort

April 4, 2022 kbonikowskyLeave a comment

Temple: The House of God

What is the difference between a house and a home? On December 26, 2003, I discovered the difference. I had been woken that morning to the sound of cell phones ringing.  I was at my sister’s house for Christmas. We had celebrated the night before with all my sisters, brothers-in-laws, and nieces and nephews. My… Read More Temple: The House of God

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 kbonikowskyLeave a comment

The Growth Factor

The parable of the soils reflects on the mystery of why some people grow a mature relationship with God and others stagnate or quit. What makes the seed grow? The heart it lands on.… Read More The Growth Factor

March 29, 2022 kbonikowskyLeave a comment

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  1. Why women, on the whole, are left to do more housework | From guestwriters on 3 Reasons Why 1 Timothy 2:11-15 Should Not Limit WomenDecember 23, 2022

    […] 3 Reasons Why 1 Timothy 2:11-15 Should Not Limit Women […]

  2. Joel on Moses’ Misogynic Law?November 17, 2022

    So how come Paul is mysogynic when all he might be saying is women shouldn't teach?

  3. kbonikowsky on Moses’ Misogynic Law?November 2, 2022

    You ask questions that have been asked for a long time. I don't think we will have 100% suitable answers…

  4. Joel on Moses’ Misogynic Law?November 2, 2022

    I really don't have an answer for the question posed at the beginning. That's why I'm here, looking for answers.…

  5. kbonikowsky on Moses’ Misogynic Law?November 2, 2022

    What makes no sense? The progress of humanity to understand the impact and need for legislation? That God's law was…

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