Jews celebrate the Sabbath, or Shabbat, every week. They light the candles; say a blessing; recite the kaddish; drink wine; say a blessing; and eat bread. It’s an ancient tradition that Jews still revere, the beginning of a day of rest. From sundown on Friday to sundown on Saturday, Jews…
Read moreAs I stepped onto the subway train there wasn’t a visible seat but if the two men sitting there had moved slightly further apart there was room for one more. I didn’t bother asking them to move. I was only going two stops and the cool air in the subway…
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“One generation shall praise Thy works to another, and shall declare Thy mighty acts. On the glorious splendor of Thy majesty, and on Thy wonderful works, I will meditate. And men shall speak of the power of Thine awesome acts; and I will tell of Thy greatness. They shall…
Read moreEvery year, my husband plants a big garden. In fact, our backyard gets smaller and smaller every year as he expands his gardening plot. He works tirelessly; planting, weeding, watering, picking and canning all of his goodies. I, on the other hand, do not have a green thumb in my…
Read more“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?” (Psalm 56:3-4 ESV) Seriously, life can be hard and very discouraging. Where can we put our trust? In God!…
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