A Life of Worship – VaYishlach

How do you react to fear? How do you respond to uncertain situations that cause you to feel vulnerable? How do you react when the actions of others put your own life in danger? In this week’s Torah Portion, Jacob found himself in a situation that caused him to feel that his life and his […]

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Faith In The Words We Speak – Sh’lach

What is faith? Faith is difficult to measure and define, however, it is generally defined by a strong conviction in someone or something. In the New Testament we read the following description of faith:   Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. – Hebrews 11:1 Faith expresses […]

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Ask & Receive In Faith – Balak – July 8

How does someone obtain wisdom? Wisdom is obtained through various means: parents, elders, friends, education, experience, the Bible, spiritual teaching, etc.… The Bible also suggests one more way to obtain wisdom: But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be […]

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A Faith That Endures – Chukat – July 1

Do you have faith in God? I would assume that most of you who are reading this article believe in God and would say that “Yes, I have faith in God.” There is a great variety of expression of faith for those who say that they believe in the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, […]

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