Sometime between Passover and Shavuot, many people “count the omer.” While that may sound complicated, it merely means counting each of the 50 days until Shavuot. But why count? Can’t we just look at our calendars to see when Shavuot is? What should we be doing while we’re …
A Very Basic Christian Passover Seder Guide
So, you’ve decided to incorporate the celebration of Passover into your Christian home. Now what? Where to begin? What to buy? Whom to ask? What to say? What to eat? I know only a couple of Christians that were raised with Passover as a family …
The Feast of Unleavened Bread vs. Passover: What’s the Difference?
Are Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread the same thing? Although many think they are, they’re described as two separate Feasts in the Bible. The Feast of Unleavened Bread follows right after Passover, though the two events overlap, as I’ll explain below. Both Passover …
Welcome to Holy Branches!
Wondering why this site is changing? Here’s the answer. In summary, I intend to reflect more clearly what I believe and practice to help my audience find the Biblically solid resources they need to grow in their faith. Believers arrive at the Hebrew Roots Movement …
Finding a Messianic Haggadah for Your Christian Passover Seder
The celebration of Passover is such a valuable tradition for Christians! When planning your Passover Seder, a Haggadah is necessary, as it’s the booklet allowing each participant to follow along as the Seder proceeds. I’ve been asked which Haggadah I recommend for Christians exploring the …
Why Celebrate Passover as a Christian?
Passover is a very significant event for the Christian believer. As followers of Jesus, we desire both to walk in his footsteps and to celebrate the sacrifice he made for us. A Passover Seder (traditional “meal” in which the story of Passover is told) is …
Artza Box: Gifts from the Holy Land: Land of Promise
Here’s another Artza box filled with unique items from the Holy Land! Each box has a different theme and contains items surrounding that theme made by artisans in the featured area. This quarter’s “Land of Promise” box is filled with items from and representative of …
9 Hebrew Words to Bring You Closer to God
Studying the Hebrew language can grow our faith through deeper Bible study and other means. If you haven’t started studying Hebrew yet, I highly recommend it! Here are some resources to get you started. Below are a few Hebrew words that can be better understood in their original language …
15 Meals that Bring Shalom to Your Shabbat
When making Shabbat (the Sabbath) a tradition in your home, nothing is more challenging to overcome than meals. While we may take a day off, our appetites don’t, and meals are a lot of work, not to mention the cleanup afterward! Although it takes some planning and …