The Seven Spirits: What Reuben Saw About the War in Every Man
Reuben’s story is more than a cautionary tale about one forbidden glance. In his final words, Jacob’s firstborn described something deeper—a spiritual war waged inside every man.
Reuben’s Reckoning: A Man’s Journey from Temptation to Mercy
Reuben’s downfall didn’t begin with the act. It began with the eyes. When Rachel died, Jacob shifted into Bilhah’s tent. Reuben, hurt and unrecognized, let his pain open a door his lips should have closed. It’s a persistent lesson for men: lust is always preceded by longing in the gaze. Left unchecked, it becomes desire, and desire becomes defiance [Gen 35:22]
When a Man Falls — and Rises Again: Lessons from Reuben
Men, there is a sobering truth here:
You can be forgiven and still live like you’re not—standing at the edges of your own calling. Or you can accept mercy, step back into your role, and protect others from what once ensnared you.
Beyond the Canon: Why Ancient Voices Still Speak
Reading beyond the canon invites humility. It reminds us that God’s voice didn’t go silent between the prophets and the gospels. It shows us how seriously our ancestors took covenant—and how quickly people can forget it. It reveals the patterns of human nature, again and again: the longing for leadership, the danger of compromise, the cry for mercy.
📖 Why Not Read All of Them?
This is not an argument, nor a doctrinal defense. It is a quiet tracing of sacred memory. A way to understand what our ancestors preserved—and to ask, gently:
Are we letting someone else decide what we should or should not know about Elohim?
The Hebrew Name for YHWH/ YHVH — Why I Say Yehovah
This is a deep and sacred topic. One article can’t do it justice—but I want to offer a strong starting place.
What follows is a collection of teachings, insights, and resources that have helped me come to my current understanding of the divine name: YHWH, pronounced Yehovah, and the Hebrew name of Jesus as Yeshua or Yehoshua.
This journey isn’t just academic. It’s devotional.
And I encourage you to study for yourself.