Shabbat Shalom! How does an arrogant person cause strife? It’s not just that they feel they are right — about almost everything — it’s that…
Daily Word: Live “Large” or “Little”? Proverbs 16:8
Shabbat Shalom! Wealth doesn’t just happen in a vacuum. Even if someone wins the lottery or inherits money, it doesn’t mean they automatically…
Daily Word: Priorities, Anyone? Matthew 6:33
This chapter is part of what is commonly known as the “Sermon on the Mount.” Jesus illuminates the heart of the Torah [the first five books…
Daily Word: The Greatest Gift. Ephesians 2:8-9
Whether you celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah—or both—there are probably a few gifts in your future. Gifts we give. Gifts we receive. But one…
Daily Word: Thinking of You. Philippians 1:3
Shabbat Shalom! The Apostle Paul had a special relationship with the kedoshim — the saints — of Philippi. They supported him and weren’t…
Daily Word: Uh Oh! Finish This Sentence! Romans 15:5
Today’s verse is missing an important part of the message — the second half of the sentence. How about we add the rest: …so that together…
Daily Word: Remember When God…? A Yom Kippur Moment. Psalm 34:5-6[4-5]
Tzom kal (צוֹם קַל)—May you have an easy fast. At sundown, those who celebrate the Biblical feasts will begin the fast for Yom Kippur…
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: 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…
