Daily Devotionals
A Bond Based on Love
July 12, 2023
While husband and wife are bound by a formal contract, this is not simply a business deal; it is a reciprocal bond based on love.
Beware of Internal Bribes
July 11, 2023
When we judge our lives—when we make decisions about our beliefs and lifestyle—we must be beware of the “internal bribes” we so often make with ourselves.
God Is Our Judge
July 10, 2023
As Nahum reminds us, while God desires repentance, sometimes punishment is His only option. Justice will be served. Our actions have consequences.
It All Belongs to God
July 9, 2023
Everything is viewed differently when we have a proper perspective and recognize this basic truth that everything belongs to God.
Be a Mensch
July 7, 2023
“Good character comes before Torah.” In other words, it’s more important to be a mensch than it is to be “spiritual.”
We All Have Something to Give
July 6, 2023
This law is not designed to make life harder for those who are already struggling, but rather to remind us that we all have something to give and there is always someone who would benefit from our help.
Judge Others Fairly
July 5, 2023
We should always give others the benefit of the doubt and judge others fairly. When we judge others harshly, we are ultimately judging ourselves and inviting God to do the same.
Hand Over Justice to God
July 4, 2023
Once we hand over justice to God, we can learn from Rabbi Dee and turn our attention to increasing love and light in the world.
When Life Is Not Fair
July 3, 2023
When life is not fair, instead of fuming at the injustice and abandoning the ship completely, we can help one another choose goodness.
Our True Freedom
July 2, 2023
By living in a forest of limitations, we find our true freedom—and that happens when we find God.