A Torah Following, God Loving Country Girl.

My husband, Jeff, and I follow the Bible as simply and completely as we can. We do what God commands as perpetual commandments (such as keeping Shabbat and all the Feasts) and live as simply and close to the biblical way as we can in this modern world. We are not Jewish by faith, but Hebraic by thought. That means we try to understand the Bible in its original form, realizing that our Western (Greek) way of thinking is so far from the way the Hebrew people of antiquity thought that we often read with a distorted Western worldview.

Who is Yeshua (Jesus)?

We believe that Yeshua (Jesus) is the promised Messiah of Israel and that all believers are grafted in to the commonwealth of Israel, heir to the promises bestowed upon Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, along with the nation of Israel and all the other believers in Yeshua HaMashiach (Jesus Christ).

We keep Shabbat.

This is our understanding of what that means: If you turn away your foot from the Shabbat, from doing your pleasure on my holy day; and call the Shabbat a delight, and the holy of the LORD honorable; and shall honor it, not doing your own ways, nor finding your own pleasure, nor speaking your own words: then shall you delight yourself in the LORD; and I will make you to ride on the high places of the eretz; and I will feed you with the heritage of Ya`akov your father: for the mouth of the LORD has spoken it. (Isaiah 58:13-14)

We follow a few traditions.

We light candles before sunset on Friday, eat freshly backed bread, and drink a little wine to welcome in the holy day. We pray in Hebrew, certain prayers for certain occasions.

I cover my head.

There is a lot of controversy over whether or not women should cover their heads. In the culture in which the Bible was written, women did cover their heads. We don’t live in that culture, so that is not the reason. Covering my head isn’t to make God love me more or to be “holier than thou.” I don’t cover my head for reasons of keeping commandments or for the traditions of man. And so I don’t necessarily think YOU should cover your head. That’s entirely between you and God.

why i cover my head.

After we moved to Colorado, God inspired me simply to cover my head in the sanctuary on Shabbat (when we are at church). Obediently, without asking questions, I did. For two years I covered my head on Shabbat without know why, except that God had asked me to.

Then, during worship one day, He told me why.

The Ark and the Covered Woman:
A Living Symbol of Holiness

The Ark of the Covenant was the most sacred object in the Tabernacle. Made of humble acacia wood and overlaid with pure gold, it represented the meeting place of heaven and earth. It was set apart, holy—not because of its materials alone, but because of the presence of God that rested between the cherubim on the mercy seat.

Inside the Ark were:

• The Tablets of the Covenant—God’s commands

• A jar of manna—God’s provision

• Aaron’s rod that budded—a sign of God’s chosen leadership and life from death

It was always covered—wrapped when moved, veiled when at rest. The covering wasn’t to hide it out of shame—it was to reveal its holiness through reverence.

The Believing Woman and Her Covering

Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 11:10 that a woman ought to have a symbol of authority on her head “because of the angels.” This seemingly mysterious phrase points us back to sacred patterns.

Like the Ark, the believing woman is set apart—not because of outward beauty or perfection, but because of the presence of the Spirit within her. She, too, is made of humble material—flesh and blood—but she is overlaid with honor, dignity, and calling.

Just as the Ark held:

• The Word of God (Tablets),

• Daily provision (manna),

• And a sign of resurrection life (Aaron’s rod),

…so the faithful woman carries the Word in her heart, relies on her daily Bread (Messiah), and walks in the power of resurrection life through the Spirit.

The Covering as a Mercy Seat

Her head covering, then, becomes like the mercy seat—a place where reverence, submission, and glory meet. It is not a sign of shame, but of sacred purpose. Just as the cherubim covered the mercy seat in awe of the presence between them, so the believing woman veils herself in honor of the presence she carries and reflects.

It is a voluntary act of humility, and humility is the gateway to glory.

“You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God in your body.” – 1 Corinthians 6:19–20

This is MY PERSONAL experience. Please don’t think that I mean for one moment you should do the same. I AM NOT SAYING THAT.

Seek God.

Blessings.

Devotion: The Ark and the Covered Woman

The Ark of the Covenant was the most sacred vessel in the Tabernacle, fashioned from humble acacia wood and overlaid with pure gold. It was holy—not only because of what it contained, but because the very presence of God rested upon it. The Ark was always covered, whether in motion or at rest, symbolizing reverence, sacredness, and the glory of God.

Inside the Ark were the stone tablets of the Ten Commandments—God's covenant; a golden jar of manna—His faithful provision; and Aaron’s rod that budded—a sign of His chosen leadership and life from death. These weren't merely relics. They were living reminders of His covenant, His care, and His power to bring life where there was none.

Likewise, the believing woman is a vessel—formed of humble material yet crowned with dignity. Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 11:10 that a woman ought to have a symbol of authority on her head “because of the angels.” While mysterious to some, this phrase echoes the divine patterns found throughout Scripture. The woman, like the Ark, is set apart, a carrier of God’s Word, dependent on His provision, and marked by the power of resurrection life.

Her head covering is not a sign of shame or lesser worth—it is a mercy seat. It is where humility and glory meet. It represents a willful, joyful reverence. Just as the cherubim covered the mercy seat with their wings, in awe of the presence between them, so the believing woman covers herself in honor of the presence she carries.

The covering is not about concealment—it’s about consecration. A quiet declaration that her life is not her own, but set apart for the service and worship of her King.

"You are not your own; you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body." — 1 Corinthians 6:19–20

Prayer: Father, let me be like the Ark—humble, holy, and covered by Your glory. Teach me to walk in reverence, to carry Your Word with honor, and to reflect Your presence in all I do. May my life be a mercy seat where heaven touches earth. Amen.