I keep hearing people talk about this "gender war". Men versus women. Women versus men. Everyone frustrated. Everyone blaming. On the surface, it looks like a relationship issue; or maybe even a generational one. But the longer I sit with it, the clearer it becomes: this isn’t really about men and women. It’s a spiritual war, and the enemy is at work. From the beginning, YHWH established order. He designed the man to "find" the woman He prepared for him. Scripture says, "He

New Year’s resolutions: exercise more, spend less, be happier. But why do we really do this, and where did it start? Spoiler: it’s ancient, pagan, and all about self. It’s not new. Years ago, the Babylonians made promises to their gods; to repay debts, return what you borrowed, hoping for favor in the new year. January 1? That comes from Roman religion. Janus, the two-faced god, looked back at the old year and forward into the new. Romans gave sacrifices and gifts, not out of

Every year, they call this season "holy." Lights go up, trees get decked out, music plays, gifts pile up. People suddenly act kinder, for about as long as it takes to unwrap a present. Then it all crashes down. Decorations come down, gifts are unwrapped, bills show up, and suddenly everyone’s exhausted, stressed, or just plain disappointed. Some get stuck in debt trying to keep up. Others turn irritable or bitter. Warm hearts go cold. Promises and Priorities Forgotten. And ha

Something I need to share with you. We’ve been doing things for so long that we stopped asking the most basic questions: “Where did this come from?” “Does this honor YHWH?” We were taught to celebrate this day like it was sacred. Told it’s about “family” and “gratitude,” so we just went along with it. But when you strip away the feelings, the tradition, the cute little stories, the truth is raw: YHWH never commanded this day. Not once. If He didn’t establish it, nothing we do

Recently, I’ve felt the need to share with you why here at eScential S.O.Y., we use the name YHWH. This is personal to me and comes from...

One of my favorite books has always been Ecclesiastes. It’s raw, and it’s real. Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, had everything we...

I know I have been speaking lately about the critical importance of our children’s well-being and the sacred responsibility we carry to...

I’m sharing this from the heart of my oldest grandson who is 12 years old, because he asked me to. He wants adults to truly hear what...

I was led to write and share this; not out of judgment, but out of love. Love for our families. Love for truth. Love for the order YHWH...

I’ve always been transparent with you, so I’m speaking now as someone who truly sees how much our children are quietly carrying. I wrote...

Ever stop and just look at creation? Everything YHWH made; trees, flowers, animals, plants, they all thrive off two things: sunlight and...

I never realized how much I needed rest until I gave myself permission to slow down. Recently, I took a week off; a vacation to relax and...

Let’s talk about something the world moves way too fast to even notice anymore… The Sabbath. It’s not just a tradition or a day off; it’s...

Mediterranean Fig: Growing Faith Beyond the Leaves I know that silence feels heavier than failure sometimes. You’re praying, forgiving,...

Obedience isn’t something most people want to talk about. Not because it doesn’t matter, but because deep down, we know what it really...

In the beginning, man was formed from the dust before the seed was ever placed in his care. That wasn’t by accident. It was order; Divine...

For the one who’s finding their way back. In the beginning, we had access to the Tree of Life; real peace, real joy, real closeness with YHWH. No walls. No shame. Just life in its purest form. But when mankind chose our own way instead of His, we lost more than a garden. We lost Eden itself; our direct connection to the life-giving presence of YHWH. From that moment on, we’ve been trying to find our way back; not just to a physical place, but to the closeness we once had with

You’ve probably heard the phrase “a land flowing with milk and honey." It’s about the promise and quiet abundance. It’s not always loud or flashy, but it’s real. And it’s still relevant. But what does that really look like in everyday life? To me, it’s not just about a place or a destination. It’s a way of living. Milk and honey were signs of a land cared for. A land that could feed you and refresh you. A place where your needs were met, and where sweetness could still be fou

You ever walk into a place and feel something before you even sit down? I’m not talking about clean floors or perfectly placed throw pillows; though I do love a clean space. And I’ve fluffed my fair share of pillows. I’m talking about that soul-deep peace that meets you at the door, like it’s been waiting for you. Song of Solomon 1:17: “The beams of our house are cedar, and our rafters of fir.” This verse isn’t just about a house; it’s about what makes us strong. Cedar and fi

Choice Spices was created from a place, where pain and purpose meet. Where love doesn’t erase every struggle, but walks with you through it. It’s more than a fragrance. It’s a reminder of the cost… and the love that paid it. That price was paid for you, and it wasn’t light. It wasn’t just a kind thought or a sweet gesture. It was deep. It was costly. It was painful. And it was *love* that paid it. Not the kind of love the world gives and takes back. Not a love that is conditi