“… the encouragement of the Scriptures …” When we read the word Scriptures, what do we think of? The Gospels? At the time of Paul’s letter to the Romans…
Daily Word: Makers of Peace, Matthew 5:9
Shabbat Shalom! Believe it or not, one doesn’t have to be a trained diplomat to be a peacemaker. Even professionals aren’t very successful these days…
Daily Word: Need a Faith Builder? Psalm 105:1
What a beautiful psalm! Need a faith-builder? Read all of Psalm 105. The first six verses are pure worship with moments of praise…
Daily Word: The Reality of the Impossible. Luke 1:37
The context of this verse is an angel announces to a young maiden — which culturally at that time was a virgin — that she was chosen…
Daily Word: Even in our Fear? Psalm 56:4[3]
That oh so important context truly deepens today’s verse. David shares how he felt when captured by the Philistines — his old enemies…
Daily Word: Love that Changes Lives, John 15:13
This is a difficult one. Jesus is commanding us to love. Not just the warm, fuzzy kind of love, but the love that has feet and hands…
Daily Word: Seek His Face. 1 Chronicles 16:11
Shabbat Shalom! Today we step into an exciting scene. At last, the Ark of the Covenant is back under the sovereignty of the King of Israel — the former shepherd boy…
Daily Word: Everything We Need? 2 Peter 1:3
To coin an elegant Jersey sentiment, “Yo! Preach it, Peter!” In this chapter, it is no holds barred for our outspoken brother. After Yeshua’s ascension…
Daily Word: Stumbling Verses? Romans 12:1
Context is so relevant in today’s verse—surprise, surprise. For a long time, this passage was one of my stumbling verses. You know, where you feel so convicted…
