Apr 13, 2005
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As I was looking over my last post, I just had to add one more post regarding First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ). If you have not been to their website, you should. I don’t know of any other Pro-Torah, Messianic organization working as hard and as diligently as these guys. They are phenomenal and deserve our support.
Boaz Michael, the President and Founder of FFOZ, is a very genuine, passionate man of God. I seriously can’t believe what he has been able to accomplish (albeit through the grace of our Heavenly Father) with this organization. He has written and co-written several works including the Light In The Darkness book and DVD on the topic of Hanukkah, and Passover Encounter, FFOZ’s new Haggadah for Pesach. I’ve had many conversations with Boaz, and I don’t hear words–I hear his heart.
Tim Hegg, teacher, speaker, and a theological editor of the organization, has contributed to several significant works including The Letter Writer, Fellowheirs, the It is Often Said series, as well as numerous articles for FFOZ publications. Tim also has his own website called Torah Resource that has some excellent resources available.
Daniel Lancaster, writer, speaker, teacher, (jokester?) and theological editor for FFOZ has contributed a numerous articles for the FFOZ publications, co-written the new Holy Cow! book (on the Biblical dietary laws) with Hope Egan (below), two massive volumes of Torah commentary (Torah Club, Volumes 4 and 5) wich contain between 1,000 and 1,500 pages each, and his newest work (which I mentioned previously) ResTorahtion.
Hope Egan, best-selling author and writer, has contributed several articles for FFOZ publications, as well as co-authored (as the primary author) FFOZ’s newest work Holy Cow!, as stated above.
And yes, there are lots of other people in the mix as well who I just don’t have the time or space to name, such as Boaz’s in-laws (hello Michael & Rebecca!) who take care of most of the distribution. They all do an excellent work, and live out their faith and devotion to Messiah Yeshua and the Torah of our God.
May they continue to prosper in all of their ways as they continue to be a blessing to so many people around the world.
Chazak! Chazak! Vanitchazeik!
Apr 13, 2005
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Still trying to figure out how to change the template on this blog. I’m not the most technical person in the world, and tend to lean towards the artistic/design side of things rather than the coding. It will happen some day…
I’m about 75 percent finished with my “Visions of Sugar Plums” article, which addresses the issue of the popularly accepted, and widely propagated misinterpretation of Peter’s vision in Acts 10. I’ve written it in laymen’s terms in a very easy-to-follow, logical manner. It starts off with a very disturbing statement, intended for shock value and to draw the reader into the subject matter. Can’t wait to finish and see what ends up being the general response to it. This is actually a bit humorous in its timing, as one of the pastors (and dear friend of mine) of the church next to my office is setting up for the “men’s night crawfish boil” even as I type. The irony…
FYI – I’m also tied up with a few other things, such as getting our invitations and haggadot ready for Pesach, and reviewing Daniel Lancaster’s (FFOZ) new book, ResTorahtion. Daniel’s book is going to be an excellent resource you’ll definitely want to pick up immediately.
I guess that’s about all I have time for today.
L’hitraot,
-dh
Apr 12, 2005
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Welcome to the Digging With Darren blog, “Digging Deeper.” I’m in the process of fixing the template to match the rest of my site, but this will do for now.
Well, fyi – Digging With Darren has been a dream of mine for about three years, and it’s finally coming to fruition. It seems like I can’t spend enough time on it, but I guess I’ll just have to pace myself and work on it a little each day. I may be taking comments and suggestions in the future, but right now I want to get it at least to the point that I have envisioned before trying to make tweaks.
I’ve recently added a few photos to the Kursi section (which will eventually move to its own page) on the archaeology page which might be of interest. I’ve got tons more that I will be adding, along with a map showing the precise location of the dig site, more detailed information regarding the dig process, as well as my personal journal during my trip from 2002.
One of the things I would like to have available on the site is resources for Torah-based congregations, such as Torah-reading sheets for the aliyot breakdowns of each parashah, commentaries on the parashot, festival resources, etc. I guess it will all be in due time.
I will also be writing a review of a couple of events I recently attended:
- Debate between a Messianic Jew and a Church of Christ minister over whether or not the Old Testament and the Law have been abolished or not
- Local Jewish Food Festival
I guess that’s about it for now. Again, I’ll post more information as I have time.
