Daily Devotionals

The righteous see their stay on earth as temporary. This directs their righteous actions as they place far more value on good deeds than on fine possessions.

Passing on heirlooms of faith is the most important thing that we, Christians and Jews alike, can do for our children and our family. What are your children or grandchildren learning from you today?

While we tend to measure life in terms of quantity, we ought to make the true measure according to quality. As we go through the days and years that God has given us, let’s make them count forever.

The only achievements that last forever are spiritual. The goal of life has nothing to do with what we have, and everything to do with who we are.

The ubiquity of self-interest within daily life can be glimpsed at home, at the office and even in a religious setting. This devotional looks at the concept of “berit” and how we can recommit to this principle in our own lives.

Remembering our past is important because it gives context to our present actions. Considering the future is critical as well. What might we do differently if we considered the consequences of our actions!

If someone chose to give more, or not at all, that was their decision. Each person gave to God according to their heart.

I imagine there were Jews in Egypt at the time wondering, “Why does it matter what the Egyptians think?” But it matters to God.

He demonstrated that prayers and supplications are the real instruments of success in life and that they are the true cause of our victories and accomplishments.

God is with us on our journey, too. He will give us the strength to get to where we need to go.

The Bible teaches us to acknowledge God as the source of our blessings by giving offerings from our crops and the firstborn of our flocks to God.

At IFCJ Canada, we work tirelessly caring for the widows and the orphans, making sure the neediest among us are loved and not forgotten.