Day 38 – Inevitable Change
While change is inevitable, our responses to those changes are not universal, congruent, or even similar. Everyone responds differently depending upon their personalities, present circumstances,…
Day 37 – What is True Repentance?
During Elul we have the opportunity to make a searching and fearless inventory of our lives. It is just that, an opportunity. And you know…
Day 36 – Stop Trying So Hard
Misplaced trust. Disappointment, disillusionment. Faith, not works. We can find ourselves feeling devastated, deeply disappointed and disillusioned, when we have worked very hard, investing much…
Day 35 – Carnality
Carnality. A profound result of an unrepentant heart. The wish to look and act like all the “Babylonian Meat” around us. That is a play…
Day 34 – Fearing God
Genesis 42:18, “… Do this and live, for I fear God.” The word fear, (yare) can mean to be terrified or to treat with reverential…
Day 33 – Seeking Our True Identity
The 40 days prior to Yom Kippur furnish a valuable time for introspection leading to deep repentance. Understanding our Kingdom identity provides strong tools for…
Day 32 – To Tell the Truth
Years ago, there was a TV show called “To Tell the Truth.” I know, I am showing my age now, but I loved that show. …