Daily Devotionals

In order for a blessing to have power and influence, it must come from the heart and a sincere desire to benefit the receiver.

When we acknowledge that God “holds the leash,” so-to-speak—that He maintains control over everything in the world—we know that we are protected.

Perhaps this is one of God’s purposes for the charity that He calls us to give, to bring the giver and the needy, for the “rich and poor to meet together” in closer bonds of friendship and love.

Just as we cover our challah bread, we must also shield our brothers and sisters from embarrassment and wrap them in beautiful words of encouragement, praise, and love!

Today is a new day, with new possibilities. It’s time to let go of what holds us back and move forward into our God-given destiny.

When we recognize that everything we have and everything we are is because of God and we are dependent on His mercy, we deepen our connection to Him.

The Christian observance of Easter resonates back to the story of the Jews’ escape and deliverance from Egyptian bondage three thousand years ago.

Someone who seeks out the positive aspects of life and makes a decision to focus on what is good will see God’s blessings everywhere.

In this week’s Torah reading, we find a recipe for cultivating gratitude—one that helps us see the many ways God’s blessings are manifested in our lives.

We need to burn up natural inclination to conform and become inspired to forge our own path. We need to stand up and speak the truth—even if we’re standing alone.

By doing their part, by arranging the wood and lighting the fire, the priests were demonstrating that while they fully relied upon God and believed in His abilities, they didn’t take them for granted for even one moment.

I believe that God calls out to us in a whisper every day of our lives. He presents Himself in the daily opportunities that we have to choose goodness, kindness, and godliness.