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Encouragement for the entire YMJA community — from devotionals and holiday reflections to retreat fundraising tips and memorial tributes.

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Tips to Get There

By Ministries Coordinator•November 13, 2024

Three Fundraising Tips for the YMJA Retreat!

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Teshuvah - Repentance

By Ministries Coordinator•October 11, 2024

What image comes to mind when someone says “repent”? Do you imagine God standing over you, shaking his finger, saying, “Go over there and be sad for a bit. You deserve to feel guilty for what you did”?

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Yom Kippur Reflection

October 13, 2022

Yom Kippur (The Day of Atonement) is a day to reflect on the past year and see what areas of your life you have been battling with sin.

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A Days of Awe Reflection

October 4, 2022

As we are towards the end of the Days of Awe and soon it will be Yom Kippur, let’s reflect on the following scripture from Psalms 102:25-27.

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Mark Dayan's Legacy

August 9, 2022

Yesterday we lost a friend who means so much to so many in the YMJA. We are grieving losing Mark Dayan on earth but rejoicing that he is with the Lord.

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Isaiah 40:30-31 Encouragement

By Jacob R.•October 19, 2021

Shalom everyone, I wanted to share what the Lord has been reminding me lately. I am young, serving the Lord and recently I have been encouraged by Isaiah 40:30-31.

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Galatians 6:9 Reflection

By Michaela, YMJA Prayer Team Member•October 13, 2021

Hey YMJA! I hope you are all enjoying this lovely season of fall, and reflecting on all the Lord taught us during our recent journey through the Fall Feasts.

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Linda's Legacy

September 28, 2021

If you have been at the MJAA registration desk for a regional conference or the annual Messiah Conference, you were likely greeted by Linda’s warm smile and genuine gift of hospitality.

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Simchat Torah Reflection

September 28, 2021

A beautiful tradition on Simchat Torah is to read the last verse of Deuteronomy and the first verse of Genesis. There is celebration and joy in the Word of G-d.

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Rosh Hashanah Preparation 🍎

September 28, 2021

Here are some ideas that you are welcome try in preparation for Rosh Hashanah, on Rosh Hashanah or during the 10 days of awe.

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The YMJA blog archive includes devotionals, holiday reflections, memorial tributes, and encouragement for the community.