Daily Devotionals
When God Wrecks Our Plans
October 18, 2017 - 12:00 amNow the whole world had one language and a common speech. — Genesis 11:1 The Torah portion for this week is Noach, from the name of the main character, Noah. It is from Genesis 6:9 –11:32, and the Haftorah is from Isaiah 54:1–55:5. Most people have a plan for their lives. … Read more…
The Reasons for the Seasons
October 17, 2017 - 12:00 am“As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.”—Genesis 8:22 The Torah portion for this week is Noach, from the name of the main character, Noah. It is from Genesis 6:9 –11:32, and the Haftorah is from Isaiah … Read more…
Peace in the Storm
October 16, 2017 - 12:00 amAnd Noah and his sons and his wife and his sons’ wives entered the ark to escape the waters of the flood. — Genesis 7:7 The Torah portion for this week is Noach, from the name of the main character, Noah. It is from Genesis 6:9 –11:32, and the Haftorah is … Read more…
Glory Is Found Inside
October 15, 2017 - 12:00 amAll glorious is the princess within her chamber; her gown is interwoven with gold. — Psalm 45:13 As a society, we’ve become overly focused on exteriors. We tend to value people who look good, look powerful, or look wealthy. Not surprisingly, everyone wants to look good, powerful, and wealthy. As a … Read more…
Be Strong and Be Strengthened
October 13, 2017 - 12:00 amFor seven days present food offerings to the Lord, and on the eighth day hold a sacred assembly and present a food offering to the Lord. It is the closing special assembly; do no regular work. — Leviticus 23:36 As the Jewish people complete the reading of the Torah and get ready to begin … Read more…
Don’t Leave God Behind
October 12, 2017 - 12:00 am“‘On the eighth day hold a closing special assembly and do no regular work.’” — Numbers 29:35 Today marks the observance of Shemini Atzeret, which along with Simchat Torah on Friday, is a celebration of the completion of the annual Torah readings and the immediate beginning of the new year of … Read more…
Moses’ Most Awesome Moment
October 11, 2017 - 12:00 amFor no one has ever shown the mighty power or performed the awesome deeds that Moses did in the sight of all Israel. — Deuteronomy 34:12 The Torah portion for this week is V’Zot HaBerachah, which means “this is the blessing,” from Deuteronomy 33:1–34:12, and the Haftorah from Joshua 1:1–18. This week … Read more…
The Secret of Vitality
October 10, 2017 - 12:00 amAnd Moses the servant of the LORD died there in Moab, as the LORD had said. He buried him in Moab, in the valley opposite Beth Peor, but to this day no one knows where his grave is. Moses was a hundred and twenty years old when he died, yet his eyes were not weak nor … Read more…
These Are My Blessings
October 9, 2017 - 12:00 amThis is the blessing that Moses the man of God pronounced on the Israelites before his death. — Deuteronomy 33:1 The Torah portion for this week is V’Zot HaBerachah, which means “this is the blessing,” from Deuteronomy 33:1–34:12, and the Haftorah from Joshua 1:1–18. What are my blessings? This is the question … Read more…
Guard Your Tongue
October 8, 2017 - 12:00 amThey make their tongues as sharp as a serpent’s; the poison of vipers is on their lips. — Psalm 140:3 Winston Churchill’s composure, especially in the face of opposition, was legendary. A story is told about him that occurred during his last year in office. Churchill took his seat at an official … Read more…
