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Extra Large and Small Letters in the Hebrew Bible

In Hebrew Torah scrolls, and most printed editions, seventeen times, certain letters appear either larger or smaller than the other letters. (Hebrew doesn’t have upper or lower case letters like English.) This is most apparent in the first word of the Torah, Bereshit (translated “In the beginning” or “In the beginning of”. We’ll return to this word in a moment.

Religion vs. “The Secret”

The Secret and other books on the Law of Attraction are exciting and fascinating, but if you are like me, you wonder how the principles fit into your religious beliefs. I was definitely a critic. I thought, if I can get whatever I want walking right into my life through the power of positive thinking, then what about the psycho\’s out there thinking positively about new victims?! Not to mention the fact that I didn\’t believe God gives every desire to everyone because He has a better plan, a higher purpose that we may not recognize.

Alternative After-Prom Ideas

Prom night has long been known for drinking and sex, among other things. But if you are a conservative teen, you\’re probably looking for some alternative ways to have fun after prom. Here are a few ideas: