I had been asked this question a handful of times before by Jewish friends but never in this setting. Riding on a tour bus through Poland, I was the only …
Modern Israel’s Gifts to the World
When we begin to look at the Abrahamic Covenant found in Genesis 12:1–3, we see that God essentially promised Abraham three things: land, seed, and blessing. It is a covenant …
Defending the Faith: Five Points for Answering the Problem of Evil
My wife and I love frozen yogurt. We enjoy concluding date nights by stopping by our favorite yogurt shop before picking up our kids. One of the things I used …
Six Takeaways from Caleb’s Enduring Faith
After 400 years of Egyptian captivity, Israel was miraculously delivered from bondage. The Lord commanded Moses to send a representative from each of the twelve tribes to search out the …
Simple to Sublime Sukkah Living
“Bring those palm branches over here… yeah, just scatter those on top…” We were building our first-ever sukkah and getting excited about the party we were going to host in …
Things We Won’t Say in Heaven
“I’m feeling a little under the weather.” “I can’t afford that.” “That hurt my feelings.” I’m sick of saying these things! How about you? It can be so disappointing to …
How the Most Important Jewish Holiday Can Help Transform a Christian’s Life
Have you ever thought about how Jewish holidays can bring you closer to your Savior? These special days can change your understanding of God in a way that enriches your …
How Bad Can It Be? Anti-Semitism in Our “Tolerant” Culture
The modern world is great, isn’t it? We’ve got so many things to be thankful for. Mind-boggling technology has connected people around the world more easily than ever, and for …
Never Settle
On the wall of a cute, small-town coffeehouse near my childhood home in rural Pennsylvania hangs a sign that reads “Never Settle.” Due to the thin line running diagonally through …
