It was my 14th birthday when I became the little Christian fish in the big non-Christian pond. Going to a healthy, Bible-teaching school growing up had been a huge privilege, …
Tisha B’Av and the Hope That Will Be Restored
You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; These words—originally written as “A Song at the dedication of the house of David”—take us to the heights and depths of emotion. …
A Shelter in a Storm
It’s the end of a lovely day. You’ve enjoyed a peaceful, pleasant summer evening and are settling into a deep sleep. You’re surrounded by your family and friends, and you …
Wait for the Blessing
As a child, I always found it difficult to sleep the night before Christmas. The sense of anticipation was excruciating! That’s why I loved Christmas mornings. The dawn of the …
How Should Gentiles View Israel’s Relationship With God?
Everyone seems to have a view on Israel and, by implication, the Jewish people. Generally speaking, voiced opinions are either for or against this fledgling nation with few in a …
If My People Pray
America doesn’t feel much like a nation under God. It seems like we’re seeing and hearing new forms of sin promoted every day from every angle—music, TV, politics, you name …
Being Jewish in America
Being Jewish in America is all I know. The reason is simple: I am Jewish, and while my experience may be similar to many other Jewish people, it is also …
Known by God—A Key to Spiritual Transformation
I do not paint but when I was young, I used to love to watch my older brother Scott set up a canvas, select his colors and brushes, and begin to …
When Heroes Abounded
I have always loved Memorial Day. In fact, I celebrate it every Saturday night. My ritual for the end of the week—normally as I am preparing to speak the next …
