I beseech you, therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is the good...
Concern with Denominational Affiliation
Question: In your book Just a Little Girl, you’ve given readers a very unusual view into various Protestant denominations as you and your husband were searching for church homes over the years. What is it about denominational affiliation that concerns you? Answer: The problem with “denominations” is that they divide the body...
The Meaning of Baptism
The photo that graces the “cover” of the May/June issue of KALEIDOSCOPE (our online newsletter) is the Jordan River. Isn’t it beautiful? Many people don’t picture this river flowing through lush greenery, but there are points along its route that are surprisingly fertile. An apt description since it is the...
JUST A LITTLE GIRL – MEMOIR NOMINATED FOR THE PRESTIGIOUS 2018 SELAH AWARD
The breakout debut memoir, Just a Little Girl by Dr. Victoria Sarvadi with Allison Bottke was nominated for the prestigious 2018 SELAH Award. Presented annually to authors of Christian works published within the previous calendar year, Selah nominated books represent outstanding excellence in Christian publishing. The Hebrew word, Selah, found in the...
The Mikveh and The Baptisms
The Hebrew word, Mikveh or Mikvah is a bath used for the purpose of ritual immersion in Judaism to achieve ritual purity. Immersion entails a complete dipping into or a pouring out from above. Both instances of immersion are complete and total saturation. Baptism means immersion and like the Mikveh,...
Setting up a Fellowship
Question: I so wish we had a home fellowship like you have (as we long for community). Maybe that's what we need to set up here in Michigan one day? BH Answer: My Dear Friend in Michigan, If you feel the Spirit tugging on you, perhaps you could pray about...
Was Luke a Gentile?
Question: Dear Dr. Sarvadi: I read recently in a book by Dr. Heidler that Luke was a Gentile! I am surprised, is there some evidence that suggests this? Dionne Answer: Dionne, This is very good question and scholars differ in their opinions. While there is no solid evidence in Scripture...
Cheroset Recipe
Cheroset is a traditional apple mixture that is a must for every Passover meal. Cheroset resembles and symbolizes the mortar that the Hebrew slaves used to build the pyramids in Egypt. This is a simple and healthy recipe. I personally like to add pecans in addition to walnuts (½ and...
Trees, God’s Mysterious Connection To The Land
In Judaism there are 4 New Years Celebrations: First of Tishrei –Rosh Hashanah (New Year cycle – celebrates the creation of the world and advances the year) First of Nisan – (Beginning of Spring and starts the religious feast cycle- Connected to the beginning of the Israelites as a nation...
Going To and Fro
Dear Readers: In January, we celebrated Tu B’Shvat, the “New Year of the Trees” which began at sundown on Tuesday, January 30 and ushered in what is known as “The Season of Harvest.” Tu B’Shvat or the “birthday” of all fruit trees, is a minor festival but has deep spiritual...