Daily Devotionals


Elderly woman walking down the street

Walking on Our Own

December 10, 2024
When we take the initiative in building God’s kingdom, when we walk on our own, God responds by protecting us and bringing success to all that we do.
Jacob dreaming of angles

The Place Where God Wants Us

December 9, 2024
Are we there yet? If we are listening for the voice of God, the answer is always “yes.” We are exactly where God wants us to be.
But the LORD has become my fortress, Psalm 94:21-22

The Lord Has Become My Fortress

December 8, 2024
Even when the situations in our life appear hopeless and we can’t see a way for them to work out, the psalmist encourages us to have faith anyway.
Sunset over horizon

Our Souls Don’t Die

December 6, 2024
Souls don’t get weaker as they age. They get stronger. And the reason for this is simple: Unlike our bodies, our souls never die.
Fast flowing water at Nahal Hashofet

Because He Said So

December 5, 2024
Our obedience is a true sign of our devotion to God. We serve Him not because we understand His plan, but because He said so.
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Faith-Based Decisions

December 4, 2024
Faith-based decisions make us think about God’s plan for the future of our families, the world, and for generations to come.
Two women lifting their hands up in praise as they pray.

Pray in the Presence of Others

December 3, 2024
Bible teaches us how to pray for others. The Bible teaches us our prayers for other people are most effective when we pray in their presence.
Rabbi Eckstein praying over his daughter while Jerusalem is in the background.

The Family Line

December 2, 2024
Carrying forth the greatness of the previous generation—of the family line—is central to Jewish identity going all the way back to the Bible.
Waves rolling in from the ocean on a cloudy day.

Moments That Last Forever

December 1, 2024
When we do good deeds and study God’s Word, we create moments that last forever... and our good deeds last forever.
IFCJ staff sitting with elderly woman

Taking God's Wisdom to Heart

November 29, 2024
Taking God’s wisdom to heart shows that we love our souls, that we are guarding the spirit that God has given us.
Yael Eckstein praying at Western Wall, illustrating The Three Weeks

A Prayer for the Afternoon

November 28, 2024
The prayer in the field is the prayer in the afternoon. Unlike the morning and nighttime prayers, this prayer interrupts our workday.
Israel, elderly woman stands with Efrat Klein (IFCJ Staff) holding food bag

What Are You Excited About?

November 27, 2024
What we’re excited about says a lot about who we really are. What we’re eager about tells us what means the most to us.