And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, “You may surely eat of every tree of the garden . . .” Genesis 2:16 ESV Surely eat – “It is primarily in the way in which we gratify physical needs that the seed of holiness is planted.”[1] Is Heschel right? Is holiness really about how we…
I tell you that He will bring about justice for them quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?” Luke 18:8 NASB Faith – (I apologize. This is long) Are you familiar with the common sentiment that the Christian world is having a crisis of faith? Pundits point…
“Boast no more so very proudly, do not let arrogance come out of your mouth; for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and with Him actions are weighed.” 1 Samuel 2:3 NASB Are weighed – “You are put on the scales and found wanting.” Fearful words. Have you heard them aimed at you? I…
If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there! Psalm 139:8 ESV If – David’s famous poetic line expresses the impossibility of escaping God’s concern. David is the precursor to Paul’s similar passage in Romans 8. Nothing can separate us from the love of God. But…
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. John 13:34 ESV One another – The Greek word allelous is translated “one another.” It comes from the root allos, a word that means “different.” Yeshua wasn’t speaking Greek to…
Hard to decide, isn’t it?
“I will add fifteen years to your life, and I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria; and I will defend this city for My own sake and for My servant David’s sake.” 2 Kings 20:6 NASB Add – “Just give me a little more time, Lord.”…
Have a wonderful Shabbat!
“He keeps the feet of His godly ones, but the wicked ones are silenced in darkness; for not by might shall a man prevail.” 1 Samuel 2:9 NASB Not by might – Multiple Choice Question: How do you get things done? Strength. Power. Ability. Force. Endurance. Potency. None of the above. It’s likely that “none…
It is not good for the man to be alone. Genesis 2:18 NASB Alone – Brené Brown was the first to offer me the insight into connection. Her TED talk is significant. It must be heard (CLICK HERE). Her research provides the evidence that human beings are “hard-wired for connection,” and it is this single factor…
