Daily Devotionals

The beach in the coastal city of Paphos, on the Greek side of Cyprus.
From the Heart
Just as we value gifts from other people that come from the heart, God values gifts from our heart.
Yael Eckstein standing outdoors by trees at sunset. White v-neck t-shirt, light blut herringbone pattern skirt, red headscarf. prayer hands, looking up, smiling, happy, eyes closed
The Righteous of the Lord
Let's remind ourselves that God is still on the throne. He was on the throne before and He’ll be on the throne when all is said and done.
Elderly man putting on his wife's shawl
Seeing the Good in Others
When we see the good in a person and treat them as smart, capable individuals, our advice is well received.
Yad BYad Passover food box packing by volunteers.
Kindness to All
Let's extend kindness to all kinds of people—those we like and those we don’t enjoy, those we know and those we have never met.
Orthodox Jews prayin during Tisha B'Av
Righteous on the Inside
The person who is good, kind, and moral even when no one is looking is truly holy. And those who are true to God on the inside and out have…
twelve spies carrying back fruit from Canaan
No Questions Asked
We can’t understand God’s ways, but God is always good. As the psalmist tells us, “His way is perfect.”
IFCJ Staff hugging an elderly woman holding a food box
Blessings from the Heart
In order for a blessing to have power and influence, it must come from the heart and a sincere desire to benefit the receiver.
Yael praying at the Western Wall
True Repentance
The good news is that when we come before God with true repentance and integrity, He welcomes us with open arms.
dawn of a new day
The Divine in Daily Life
Once we set our intention to living a God-centered, moral life we can—and should—learn from the divine messages found in our daily lives.
Passover table - hands - bitter herbs - sea salt - matzah
The Bible’s Bitter Herbs
The message of the bitter herbs on Passover is to remind us that only through suffering did we come to appreciate God’s redemptive power.
Children in a classroom with a teacher
The Power of a Question
Jewish tradition, going back to the Exodus itself, is to recount the story of the Exodus from Egypt through the power of asking questions.
People of diverse backgrounds sharing a meal at an outdoor event, emphasizing compassion, community service, and support for those in need.
Sharing Our Stories of Faith
Sharing our stories—both collective and personal—is the lifeblood of faith. When we tell how God’s hand has directed our lives, we remember His presence in our own lives.