From time to time, I need reminding. Where I put my glasses. Adding butter to the shopping list. But a truly important reminder is about perspective…
Daily Word: Justification and Sanctification. Hebrews 4:12
The writer of Hebrews — possibly Paul or Luke — was addressing Jewish believers. The people steeped for thousands of years in the Torah — the Law…
Daily Word: Exploring the Gift? John 14:26
Shabbat Shalom, dear chaverim [friends]! Have you ever meditated on today’s verse? Really thought about what Jesus is saying to us…
Daily Word: Too Busy? Psalm 46:11[10]
It’s difficult to be still sometimes, isn’t it? Especially with demands and deadlines and challenges that never seem to end. As we enter a new year, these initial days and weeks…
Daily Word: Rooted to Bear Fruit? John 15:5
Lately, I don’t have much of a green thumb. I’ve done well in rooting philodendron branches in a glass of water. And, I’ve gotten pretty good at transplanting them…
Daily Word: Take Hold of the Eternal! 1 Timothy 6:12, TLV
Shabbat shalom, mishpocha [family]! Take hold of the eternal life. Wow. I love that. Something profound in Paul’s instructions to his spiritual son, Timothy…
Daily Word: Yippee! Let’s Talk About Suffering! 1 Peter 5:10
The S Word. Yippee! Time to talk about suffering! The apostle Peter — who was one of the original twelve that walked with Jesus — has what…
Daily Word: Searching for the Light in this World? Isaiah 60:1
Shabbat Shalom! Arise! Shine! Today’s verse leads us into one of the most profound chapters of prophesies. Some have come to be, others are…
Daily Word: Never? Never Shaken? Psalm 55:23
Never is a big word. It’s right up there with e-t-e-r-n-i-t-y. Psalm 55 is King David’s plea for help against his enemies. Not just any enemy…
