Shalom,Psalm 55:15 Together we enjoyed great fellowship. We used to walk with the throng in the House of God. 16 Let desolation come upon them, let them go down alive into Sheol—for evil is in their d...  Read More

Shavuah Tov,Rabbi’s Note:  David Harwood has noted that this is the final installment of his 81 messages on Charis/Chen.  I expect he’ll be turning these submissions into his next book, but you got it...  Read More

Shabbat Shalom,Torah Portion is Korach is named after the Levite Korah. He was a great grandson of Levi and a cousin of sorts to Moses and Aaron. He was a clan leader and had some significant responsi...  Read More

(Early) Shabbat Shalom {{firstName}},Rabbi’s note:  Yesterday was our one full day (between two nights) in the Galilee area of Northern Israel.  We started by driving to Chamat Gader, just east of the...  Read More

Shalom,Rabbi’s note:  As you are probably aware by now, Jan and I have extended our time in Israel beyond the group ministry and travel by a week.  Yesterday, we traveled north from Jerusalem to Katzr...  Read More

Shalom,Rabbi’s note:  Boom Boom!!  We woke up in Jerusalem to “boom”s this morning as the incoming missiles were intercepted.  So glad everyone is safe.  We are witnesses to the protective hand of God...  Read More

Shalom,Rabbi’s note:  Quiet Quiet!!  We woke up in Jerusalem to “quiet” this Tuesday morning, the product of a revolutionary proposal.  “Let’s not shoot at each other.”  That seems to be working today...  Read More

Shalom,Psalm 55:4 because of the voice of the enemy, because of the pressure of the wicked. For they thrust trouble on me, and in anger bear a grudge against me. 5 My heart shudders within me and the ...  Read More

Shavuah Tov,From the beginning of the Scriptures, we see illustrations of people appealing for favor (chen/charis/grace) based upon their relationship with the one able to show favor. “Finding favor i...  Read More

Shabbat Shalom,Beha’alotcha comes from Numbers 8:2, “When you erect the lamps” or “When you set-up the lamps.” The shoresh of beha’alotcha is aleph-lamed-hey, alah, which is “to go up” or “ascend.” Be...  Read More

Shalom,Psalm 55:1 For the music director, on stringed instruments, a contemplative song of David. 2 Give ear, O God, to my prayer and do not ignore my plea for help. 3 Listen to me and answer me. I am...  Read More

Shalom,Psalm 54:8 I will sacrifice a freewill offering to You. I will praise Your name, Adonai, for it is good. 9 For He has delivered me from all trouble, and my eye has gazed upon my enemies.The rab...  Read More