While this is such a beautiful verse, it has been taken out of context and used in ways that are counter to the intent. It’s the word, “freedom”…
Daily Word: The Final Word? Ecclesiastes 12:13
Kohelet, Hebrew for Ecclesiastes, is translated as “The Preacher” or “The Teacher.” Although the authorship is not mentioned, there are…
Daily Word: Can We Waste Prayers? 1 Timothy 2:5
Now, before anyone misunderstands, this is a context issue. Paul’s letter to Timothy — and us — is a reminder to pray and intercede on behalf…
Daily Word: But What About…? Ephesians 6:2-3, TLV
Shabbat Shalom! This is another juicy passage where context and history are so fascinating. *Sigh.* But first, let’s take these two verses at face value…
Daily Word: The Invisible Treasures? Matthew 6:19
Jesus continues His “Sermon on the Mount” in chapter 6 (and seven). In chapter 6, as is notable in today’s verse, is the term, “Do not store up…
Daily Word: Less is More? Matthew 6:25
You know what I noticed? The more stuff I have, the more I worry about other stuff. What about you? Doesn’t seem quite right, does it…
Daily Word: After Jonah? Nahum 1:7
We look at a “minor” prophet’s words today, Nahum. Nahum is the Hebrew word for comfort or consolation, but this prophet’s writings are anything…
Daily Word: Not Worth Comparing, Romans 8:18
Back when we lived in the Philadelphia area, there was this lovely woman in our congregation, “Judy”. Not only was she lovely on the outside…
Daily Word: We’re the Aliens? Habakkuk 2:14
Shabbat Shalom! How do we have peace amid unrest and chaos, even within our families? It is with reminders that this is not our home. We abide…
