These reflections began as quiet meditations between patient visits and pages of fiction. They’ve grown into a journal of faith — a place to wrestle with Scripture, grace, and the call to live faithfully in a restless world.
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Judge Not
In a time of intense political and social division, it is more important than ever for Americans to embrace the wisdom of \”judge not.\” This message is beautifully captured by Watchman Nee as he comments on the Biblical passage from Matthew 7:3. Watchman Nee Devotion Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s…
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Sharing Our Faith
One of our greatest challenges as believers in God is sharing our faith without sounding preachy or condescending. Growing up Jewish, this was not an issue because Jews are not commanded to share their faith with non-believers. However, having accepted Jesus, I am now instructed to share my faith in the hope that others might…
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The End of the Law
Today\’s blog post examines the Mosaic Law found in the Old Testament of the Bible and how the Law of Christ brought about the end of the Law. As a Jew who has come to recognize Jesus as the Messiah, I have struggled to fully understand Jesus\’ passage in His Sermon on the Mount where…
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Forgiveness and Love Connection
I learned something today quite powerful about the nature of God’s love and the forgiveness of sin. Watchman Nee’s daily devotion addressed the forgiveness and love connection, starting with a biblical verse from Luke. Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.…
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In Nothing Be Anxious
In his Daily Devotional, Watchman Nee commented on the famous verses in Philippians 4:6-7 that begin, “In nothing be anxious.” Let’s take a look at the scripture, followed by his commentary, and then reflect on this important message. In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be…
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Aligning Our Prayers With God’s Will
Today’s blog post examines the importance of aligning our prayers with God’s will when we seek specific outcomes or desires. Let’s start with a daily devotion from Watchman Nee and then explore examples of how to understand God’s will in our lives. And this is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we…
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Man Without God Is Nothing
I recently ran across the following passage on the internet and was deeply moved by its power and simplicity. Its message is that man without God is nothing. When God wanted to create fish, he spoke to the sea; when he wanted to create trees, he spoke to the earth; but when he wanted to…
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Rapture and the Tribulation debate
The Rapture and the Tribulation debate centers around whether Christians will endure the Tribulation before being raptured or be spared from it altogether. This difference in belief comes from varying interpretations of biblical passages related to the End Times. These interpretations primarily revolve around the timing and nature of the Rapture in relation to the…
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The Mishnah and Talmud in Jewish Life
From the return of the Jewish exiles to Israel around 500 BCE through the Roman Empire\’s rule in 500 CE, Jewish life evolved dramatically in response to both internal developments and external pressures. This period witnessed the rebuilding of the Second Temple, the flourishing of religious scholarship, and the eventual adaptation to life without the…
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The Duality of Good and Evil
The other day, Jinmei and I were pondering the duality of good and evil compared to the Chinese philosophical concept of opposites, which is known as yin and Yang. Is the Judeo-Christian notion of good understandable on its own, or does it need to be viewed in comparison to evil to make sense? In addition,…
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Life During the Millennial Kingdom
What will life on Earth be like when Jesus is ruling the Millennial Kingdom for 1000 years? Will we still live in countries, have local economies, trade with other countries, and need to earn money? The answer to these questions relies on the interpretations of biblical prophecy, particularly from the Book of Revelation and other…
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Discovering Our Gifts
When I was younger, I spent years struggling to discover my purpose in life. In hindsight, this challenge was exacerbated because I was attempting to tackle this issue on my own. Now, I understand that we are not meant to figure out our life\’s purpose alone. Instead, God wants us to rely on Him to…