Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Missing (Greek) Word – Part 1.

For it is not merely the hearers of Torah whom God considers righteous; rather, it is the doers of what Torah says who will be made righteous in God’s sight. (Rom. 2:13, Complete Jewish Bible) Alone – When Skip extended an invitation to contribute to Today’s Word, I knew I would have some difficulty in matching his…

Creative Discomfort

 I have trodden the winepress alone.  Isaiah 63:3 (A. Heschel translation) Alone – “It is not good for man to be alone,” but on some occasions it is essential.  “Proximity to the crowd, to the majority view, spells the death of creativity.  For a soul can create only when alone, and some are chosen for…

The Hunger For Dependence

But answering He said, “It has been written: Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” Matthew 4:4 Alone – God delivers! But what He delivers is not just bread. Therefore, we must be careful not to insult the Great Provider by focusing our attention…