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Faces of the Kingdom: Isaac
A famine has settled over the land, the kind that would send most men running for the safety of Egypt, but Isaac chooses to stay. Adonai tells him not to go down to Egypt, but to remain in the land, and so he does… Have you ever heard a promise from God that felt impossible, and had no idea how long you’d be waiting, or what you were even supposed to do while you…
How to Start the New Year Seeking God
As we approach the New Year, our world bombards us with messages about fresh starts, new beginnings, and self-improvement. Everywhere we turn, someone is talking about resolutions, goal-setting, and making this year “the best year yet.” The pressure to have it all figured out, to craft the perfect vision board, and to finally become the person we’ve…
G-d’s Plan
In Parashat Vayishlach, we learned that Jacob wrestled with G-d and humans. He was driven by a strong desire for G-d’s blessing, and Adonai changed Jacob’s name to Israel. His character grew stronger as he trusted G-d, and his perseverance helped fulfill G-d’s plans. This story encourages us to hold on to G-d during times of difficulty, as He gave us the greatest…
What is Hanukkah?
Daylight Savings time has ended, our clocks have fallen back an hour, and the sun is setting earlier. The winter nights seem longer and darker, but with these changes something exciting comes…candles will begin to glow in windows, one more each night for eight nights. These flames aren’t just decorative; they’re a living testimony to God’s faithfulness,…
Thanksgiving Throughout Scripture
As we approach the Thanksgiving season, our country overflows with reminders to be grateful, from dinner table traditions to social media posts to making lists of what we’re thankful for in our journals. However, here’s something that many people don’t realize, Thanksgiving isn’t just an American holiday. It’s a Biblical command woven…
What is the Importance of Community?
We live in a world more “connected” than ever before, yet loneliness has reached such high levels in recent times. People can be surrounded by crowds, bombarded by social media notifications, and still feel profoundly isolated; but this isn’t how it was meant to be…From the very beginning, God’s design has been different. He created us for…
Introducing the Fall Feasts
As the summer begins to fade and the leaves start to fall, we find ourselves approaching one of the most significant seasons of the year—the Fall Feasts season. These are not merely traditions or man-made holidays, but God’s own appointed times (moedim)—sacred feasts that He Himself established for us, His people to meet with Him in special ways. Preparing for God’s…
What is Tisha B’Av?
As we approach the solemn observance of Tisha B’Av—which begins at sunset on August 2nd and ends at nightfall on August 3rd (this year)—our hearts turn toward one of the most significant days in the Jewish calendar. This day calls us to remember, to mourn, and ultimately to hope in the promises of our God. It invites us into a deeper understanding of God’s…
Faith…More Than Just Belief
We often call ourselves “people of faith,” but do we truly understand what faith means?… Many of us might think of faith as positive thinking, agreeing with Biblical truths, or simply just believing that God exists. However, the author of Hebrews dedicates an entire chapter to show us that faith is something much deeper and more beautiful. But we are not…
Moving Heaven and Earth: Our Miraculous God
Have you ever witnessed something so extraordinary that it left you speechless, knowing you had just seen the impossible become possible? Maybe it was a prayer answered in the most unexpected way, a healing that defied medical explanation, or a provision that came at exactly the right moment when all hope seemed lost. These glimpses of the miraculous remind us that we…
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