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I’m Alive

February 8, 2017 - 8:08 am February 8, 2017

No matter how hopeless the situation may be, or how long you may have waited for a resurrection of what seems to be long dead–He came–Messiah Yahushua is never late. He sees your tears, and weeps with you. Hold on…the Resurrection and the Life is coming! Click <HERE> to listen Music “You Came (Lazarus)” From the album ‘Beautiful Surrender’ by…

The Calendar’s Are In!

January 16, 2017 - 6:17 pm January 16, 2017

Shalom! Our 2017 calendar’s have arrived and they are beautiful! We never would have imagined that the pictures printed would turn out so good (especially being that they were taken with an iPhone). We will be mailing them out shortly for those of you who have requested one. Blessings! Derek and Rivkah

Do Not Be Deceived – Remembering Who He Created You To Be (Audio Podcast)

January 14, 2017 - 5:50 pm January 14, 2017

In this Shabbat exhortation, I want to share with you the key to not being deceived in these last days. To love the truth is to love who Messiah created you to be–a new creation. The greatest sin is to forget who we are in Him and this will open up a direct portal for the enemy to come in…

Romans 7 – Released From Death To Marry Life (Audio Podcast)

January 12, 2017 - 9:33 am January 12, 2017

By the death of Messiah Yahushua, our Savior, we have been released from the commandment of death in order to marry Another–the One who was raised from the dead to produce fruits of life unto Elohim (Romans 7:4 paraphrased). I am always intrigued by what I have difficulty in understanding. Sha’ul’s (Paul’s) writings, especially Romans 4-8, have been attacked by…

The 2017 Well Trodden Road Calendar

January 9, 2017 - 1:56 pm January 9, 2017

Shalom! Rivkah and I have just created and ordered our first ‘Scenes From Israel’ Calendar. We should expect the arrival of the calendar around January 20th. The first month in the calendar will begin in February, 2017 and will end January, 2018. We are excited about this project because we get to share some of our most beloved pictures of…

Losing Our Limitations To Know the Limitless One

January 7, 2017 - 3:52 pm January 7, 2017

“But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Messiah. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Messiah Yahushua my Master: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Messiah, And be found in him,…

The Light Has Come

December 17, 2016 - 2:39 pm December 17, 2016

Listen to the words of Messiah, the Light of the World, recorded against the backdrop of a new inspiring instrumental. “Night is coming, and so AM I!” Listen <HERE>

As Long As We Are In The World (Audio Podcast)

December 9, 2016 - 8:05 am December 9, 2016

Touching briefly on John 9, it is imperative that we continue working while it is day, for night is coming! For those in 1 Thessalonians 5 who say “peace and safety”…they have already stopped working yet night has not come. How shall they answer to Him? Their destruction comes suddenly. Lets be about our Abba’s business! Listen <HERE>

Psalm 9

November 26, 2016 - 2:39 pm November 26, 2016

A meditative reading of Psalm 9 to the background of “The El of Abraham” . Click <HERE> to listen Background Music: “The El of Abraham“ by Derek Townsend

The Day of Preparation – Survival Practicality in the Latter Days

November 8, 2016 - 10:34 am November 8, 2016

Boker Tov (Good Morning): Here we are on Election Day, November 8, 2016. Coincidental that I share this list with you today? Probably not. Many have asked for information concerning items of preparation. I took the time, several weeks ago, to compile a list of items (from various sources) of some basic requirements necessary for human life to continue. With…

Building The House On Love

October 29, 2016 - 5:33 pm July 25, 2017

Listen as Derek expounds on the “love chapter” of 1 Corinthians 13. Love is not a gushy feeling, with as many up’s and down’s as a wild rollercoaster. No! Love is the power of sustainment and all that will remain when everything else around us collapses. It is the identifying mark of our loyalty as a disciple of the Master,…

With Harsh Times, Comes Harsh Questions

October 17, 2016 - 12:14 pm October 17, 2016

The theme of the Word of Elohim is being rewarded for what has been sown. Proverbs 11 is a good example of this. In fact, in Proverbs 11 verse 8, it speaks of the righteous who are delivered from trouble, yet the wicked take their place. In other words, if the righteous man is delivered out of a snare, there…

Journey On

October 3, 2016 - 8:53 am October 3, 2016

Yahuweh will guard your “departure” and your “arrival”, from this time and forever”—Psalm 121:8 I love airplanes. In fact, it was my career for 25 years. Travel is increasingly becoming difficult because of the increasing wickedness in the earth. That said, I still love the takeoffs and landings—whether I am sitting inside the plane or watching from afar. This morning,…

The 8th Hebrew Month of Heshvan Begins

October 2, 2016 - 6:36 pm October 2, 2016

Shalom! Sunset this evening begins the month of Heshvan–the month Noah and the ark sailed. Our calendar has been updated to reflect this Rosh Chodesh! We wanted to share a couple of links with you regarding Noah and the ark. The first link is to Ken Ham’s ark encounter website where you can learn more about this one-of-a-kind life sized…

Exhortation to Overcome

September 30, 2016 - 9:51 am September 30, 2016

As believers in Messiah Yahushua, we are all called to overcome and to let our lights shine in the darkness. That means we stand out from the darkness. Kepha (Peter) became our example of how ‘not’ to share in the sufferings of the Light of Truth when he denied knowing the Master Yahushua three times. What a dear and precious…

The Sign of Baal Appears

September 28, 2016 - 8:19 am September 29, 2016

Shalom, Rivkah and I would like to pass along a short video for you to view concerning the critical stage we have reached here in the United States. Daily, we are seeing that what is inside of man’s heart, is surfacing. It is as if Yahuweh is turning the hearts of man inside out so that what was once kept…

What Kind Of Glasses Are You Wearing?

September 22, 2016 - 11:52 am September 29, 2016

“Oh no, my master! What shall we do?” Oh…how much wasted time I have spent in asking this same question, just as the servant of Elisha did in 2 Kings 6 when he saw the armies surrounding the city. In compassionate response, Elisha said, “Fear not: those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” “Open his eyes,” the…

And You Shall Afflict Your Beings–A Cry For The Capstone of Yom Kippur (An Audio Message)

September 12, 2016 - 11:28 am September 12, 2016

This very special revelation was birthed early on the morning of Yom Kippur. It is not the voice of opinion speaking, but one of great humility, as His breakers have washed over me, bringing me to a place of restful understanding of the true meaning of what it means to ‘afflict your beings’. For until we, as Jonah, cry out…

A Time Of Worship Unto Abba with James and Liz Block

September 11, 2016 - 5:08 pm September 11, 2016

Shalom and chag sameach! Earlier, on this day of Yom Kippur (in a few hours), Rivkah and I had a great opportunity to go and hear James Block (Psalmist from Jerusalem) and his wife Liz. This past Shabbat was a beautiful and intimate time of worship as we sat basking in the presence of the Most High. Today, we went…

Reasonings of the Heart–A Yom Kippur Message

September 10, 2016 - 12:30 pm September 10, 2016

Listen, as Derek shares a special Yom Kippur Message (with intimate insights into 2 Corinthians 10), and calls to attention the subtle reasonings of the mind which so often challenge the authority and truth of the word of Elohim. If our flesh is submitted to what the Creator says is true, the enemy has no leverage to use our flesh against…

The Calendar is Updated

September 6, 2016 - 8:40 am September 6, 2016

Shalom, Just a quick note to let everyone know the calendar has been updated for the fall festivals. Chag Sameach!

Calendar Clarification

September 6, 2016 - 8:21 am September 6, 2016

Shalom! We have received several comments/messages concerning the announcement of Yom Teruah and the declaration of the 7th month (Tishrei). The answer lies in the barley search that took place earlier this year and the final determination of the beginning of the Festival calendar. There was much confusion over this regarding the barley teams that went out. Rivkah and I…

The New Moon of Tishrei Sighted! Chag Sameach!

September 2, 2016 - 1:40 pm September 2, 2016

Joy and Shalom! Greetings in the wondrous name of Yahuweh and our Master Yahushua–Our soon coming Messiah! We just received report of the new moon being sighted in Jerusalem by two witnesses. It is bitter/sweet because last month, the two witnesses were Yedidah and I. We rejoice, however, not because sunset tonight (September 2nd, 2016) begins a new creation calendar…

The Perfected Image of Love

August 20, 2016 - 12:20 pm August 20, 2016

In this intimate podcast, on a rainy Shabbat morning, I share my hearts desire to become once again–perfected in the image of perfect love–the image of my Creator. Listen <HERE>

Gideon’s 300 – Be Thou A Separated Remnant

August 16, 2016 - 3:07 pm October 2, 2016

Join Derek at the foothills of Mount Gilboa, at Harod Spring, where Gideon’s 300 were handpicked by Yahuweh Himself. This is a clear sounding message of the shofar, to gather and prepare the people for the final battle soon to rage–a battle whom no man’s arm will be able to deliver…save the Master General Yahuweh! Garden Music Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)…

Tel Jezreel

August 15, 2016 - 7:22 pm August 15, 2016

Visit the Jezreel Valley–the location spoken of in 1 Kings 21, where so much of the history of Israel unfolded Click <HERE> to view

Revelation of His Coming

August 9, 2016 - 8:54 am August 9, 2016

The realization of Messiah’s coming cannot be grasped with the mind, but must become a revelation deep within the spirit. Join Derek in Jerusalem in a brief word about how the return of Messiah became forged within his spirit. View Here

A Message On Trust

August 9, 2016 - 1:45 am August 9, 2016

Learning to trust the All Sufficient One–our Abba Father–is a daily process (recorded in the Old City of Jerusalem) View Here

The Valley of Elah

August 9, 2016 - 1:01 am August 9, 2016

View this short visit to the Valley of Elah, where David took down Goliath. Just as it was then, with the wicked defying the Elohim of the set-apart ones, so it is today, in a very similar showdown–yet a showdown of a much greater scope. The battle in the Valley of Elah is a shadow picture of the final elimination of the wicked, as they will all soon gather in the greatest battlefield of all time–the Jezreel Valley.

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Mission of Proclamation

August 8, 2016 - 10:16 am August 8, 2016

The King is returning–are you ready? A special report from the Master’s dwelling place–the City of David, Jerusalem click <here> to view

A Message From The Source

August 6, 2016 - 4:00 am August 6, 2016

A Message From the Source

What Do You Believe?

July 29, 2016 - 4:12 pm July 29, 2016

While talking to Father today, this ‘truth’ began to form within me… When truth comes, healing comes. When Messiah Yahushua showed up, healing came for people. But what is the primary purpose for healing? In Isaiah 53, what is healing in conjunction with? Salvation from our sins! So, yes, of course He wants His people well, but healings are mainly…

And Thou, Capernaum, Which Art Exalted Unto Heaven (A New Video Message)

July 25, 2016 - 10:44 am July 25, 2016

“Then began He to upbraid the cities wherein most of His mighty works were done, because they repented not: Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. But I say unto you, It…

The Quick Version of the Who, What, When, Where and Why of Israel–An Audio Podcast

July 16, 2016 - 11:45 am July 16, 2016

Join Derek and Rivkah, as they were recently asked to speak at a local, small church congregation in the country, about why every believer in Messiah Yahushua should be involved with, and praying for the peace of the apple of Yahuweh’s eye–Israel. This teaching lays the foundational truth for the understanding of why Israel has NOT been replaced by the…

Do You Really Trust Me?

July 7, 2016 - 7:27 am July 8, 2016

Do you really trust Me? Do you really want My will and not your own will in your life? One of the things I have been working on is learning to trust my Father in Heaven and Yahushua above all circumstances, above all people, above myself and what control I think I have over my life…which by the way is…

Returned

June 24, 2016 - 8:06 am June 24, 2016

Shabbat Shalom! Rivkah and I are back from our trip to Israel. We have lots to share with you regarding our very memorable trip. We did have time to record a video in Capernaum, which we will also put out soon. There were lots of moedim (appointed times) and little blessings all along the journey. It is amazing to see…

A Journey Of Reconciliation – A Radio Broadcast

June 1, 2016 - 8:07 am June 1, 2016

Join Ray and Derek on the air as Derek shares his testimony of the reconciliation between he and his dad–the same testimony he shared at his dad’s ‘homecoming celebration’ on April 14, 2016. <CLICK HERE> to listen If you would like the transcript of the audio reading of this story, please <click here>

Transitional Horizons

May 24, 2016 - 4:32 pm May 24, 2016

Shalom dear ones! Rivkah and I wanted to let you know that we are in the ‘transitional’ mode once again. Lots of changes on the horizon…always good though for those who seek Yahuweh with all of the heart. Our minds are spinning just like the washer is right now–spinning our clothes round and round (smile)! Even so, we have chosen…

Scriptural Proclamations For The Restoration Of All Things

May 17, 2016 - 9:17 am May 17, 2016

Shalom! Rivkah and I wanted to share with you something which we are using in an upcoming proclamations trip. We decided to post the 38 page booklet so that you may have the opportunity to join with us as we declare Yahuweh Shammah! Yahuweh–come and restore all things! Scriptural Proclamations For The Restoration Of All Things contains powerful declarations that…

Expressing Thanksgiving

May 17, 2016 - 8:30 am May 17, 2016

Shalom! Rivkah and I want to thank each and every one of you who have given to the work of Abba through His servants. As Rivkah and I are pressing through many transitions–on our way to the next pasture–above all else, we hold dear your prayers. It is with joy in our hearts to know Yahuweh Shammah (Yahuweh is There…

A Radio Broadcast on Faith–with Ray and Derek

May 16, 2016 - 7:50 am May 16, 2016

For those of you who missed the radio broadcast this past weekend, you may listen to it <here> as a podcast. Interestingly, the entire radio station was off the air at the time of the program, however the online LISTEN LIVE feature worked. In addition, the station played the wrong program, playing the May 21st show instead of the May…

Celebrating the Joy of Shavuot

May 14, 2016 - 6:53 pm May 14, 2016

A brief message on remembering the joy of Shavuot–the eternal pledge of our Bridegroom’s soon appearance to receive the reward of His suffering <click here> to listen Peace of Mind Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

ON THE AIR

May 13, 2016 - 2:44 pm May 13, 2016

In my younger years growing up, I remember my dad working for BIG 6 – a radio station located in the mountains of North Carolina. During my time in elementary school, our class would occasionally go on field trips to my dad’s workplace at the radio station. I loved going to the radio station because it had so many neat…

As The Deer – A Psalm 42 Reading

May 11, 2016 - 3:03 pm July 15, 2017

Listen, as deep calls unto deep in this beautiful, yet moving narration of Psalm 42 click on image to listen

Psalm 98 – Sing to Yahuweh a New Song

May 1, 2016 - 6:10 pm May 1, 2016

Join Rivkah in this refreshing rendition of Psalm 98 <click here to listen> <visit our other podcasts here> Background Music by: White Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

A Journey of Reconciliation

April 29, 2016 - 1:41 pm April 29, 2016

Shabbat Shalom, With great humility, I have finally decided to release what I shared at my dad’s “celebration of life” on April 14, 2016. My prayer is that we all operate in the spirit of reconciliation, for only until reconciliation occurs, can there be a resurrection. And only until the resurrection occurs, can there be the restoration of all things.…

Shabbat Thoughts on Life

April 23, 2016 - 12:06 pm April 23, 2016

Listen, as Derek shares some special thoughts on life, and the Source of it. <click here> to listen

Enduring to the End

April 17, 2016 - 11:15 am April 21, 2016

Shalom, Listen, as Rivkah shares from her heart, an encouraging revelation from Numbers 14–given at a very significant time in our lives. What we truly believe and expect in our heart, will become the fruit that we ultimately partake of. We must determine within ourselves to endure through any trial–no matter the suffering–no matter if we are “stoned” for the…

A Turn of Events – An Update on His Seasons…and Ours

April 15, 2016 - 1:08 pm April 15, 2016

Shabbat Shalom, Things have been a whirlwind lately. We apologize for not having our calendar updated with the Festival dates for 2016 before today. However, as of this morning, they have been updated. There have been many turn of events in our lives since the beginning of March this year, and we just wanted to take a moment to fill…

A Call For Unity—Returning to the Ancient Ways (Parts I and II)

April 5, 2016 - 9:17 am April 5, 2016

A call for unity for all aviv barley search teams, whether Messianic, Jew, or Karaite, to come together and standardize a process for determining a uniform definition of “aviv barley”, based upon the Scriptural requirements necessary to proclaim the month of aviv. An agreeable process for determining the beginning of the Biblical year MUST be established for all who desire…

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