Welcome!

Welcome to my blog!!!  Thanks for visiting and I pray that you become sharpened through the thoughts that are shared here.  What I share certainly will not be perfect or without flaws but I hope that the ideas expounded upon here will make you think and challenge you to a deeper level of faith in the Messiah.  I enjoy the journey and this is a place where I intend to share with you all about it!

The explanation for the name of this blog and how it is related to me:

Every consequence we experience in life has a root.  Whether good or bad, each consequence is the fruit of a behavior, which is the result of a value system, which has been established by a worldview or belief system.   To put it in a different way:

Our worldview establishes our values

Our values determine our behavior

Our behaviors lead to consequences.

Inevitably, every consequence can be directly connected to our belief system or worldview.

The name of this blog is “Shorashim,” the Hebrew word for “roots” as translated in the English language.   For a variety of reasons I have chosen this name.

- First, the Hebrew Bible has formed the roots of my religious and faith beliefs.

- Second, my living hope for the future is rooted in Yeshua who redeemed me from my sin.

- Third, the focus of my ministry is working to transform realities by working at the root level.

- Fourth, my desire is to rooted in God, living for His glory, seeking His purposes. (Eph. 3:14-19)

And finally, one of my favorite Bible verses is found in Colossians 2:6-7:

            “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”   

So… there you have it.  Shorashim.  I hope you enjoy your time with me.  Feel free to leave comments or reactions to what I have written, the interaction is always appreciated.  Blessings, John