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…
Daily Word: No Regrets? 2 Corinthians 7:10
Paul’s first letter to the believers in Corinth produced a strong reaction. In this case, it was conviction of their sins — even deep sorrow…
Daily Word: The Art of Praise. Revelation 4:11
Anyone an artist? A painter, sculptor, lyricist, writer? The context of today’s verse expresses beautiful images of the throne room of heaven…
Daily Word: My Bugaboo? Context. Philippians 4:19
Paul’s final words to the Philippian believers are so beautifully written. So worshipful. Yet, how many times have we “used” this—today’s verse…
Daily Word: Therefore? Hebrews 4:16
My rabbi in Philadelphia used to say, “If a sentence begins with the word, ‘therefore,’ then read the sentences before to see what it is there for…
Daily Word: Can We Look Beyond the Obvious? Jacob [James] 4:7
Shabbat Shalom! I am going a bit off topic here because, well, I think this is fascinating. Jesus’s half-brother, Jacob played an important role…
Daily Word: What are You Wearing? Colossians 3:12
Does what we wear matter—spiritually? Paul’s letter to the Colossians is a reminder. He reminds them that once they “wore” the sinful…
