Entrusted, Not Owned

We call it ours, our resources, our vision, our work. Yet Scripture reminds us we are only stewards. From the willing offering in the wilderness to the pattern shown on the mountain, God reveals a deeper truth: what we build must align with His design. Sincerity begins the journey; submission completes it.

Giving: An Act of Worship

Parashat Terumah (Donation) Shemot (Exodus) 25:1-27:19Haftarah: I Kings 5:26-6:13 This week’s Torah portion, Parashat Terumah (Offering), recounts God’s instructions to Moses and the Israelites to collect contributions for the construction of a sacred dwelling place for Him: … Read More

All For Him

Parashat Terumah (Donation) Shemot (Exodus) 25:1-27:19 Haftarah: I Kings 5:26-6:13 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “Tell the sons of Israel to raise a contribution for Me; from every man whose heart moves him … Read More

Dwelling Among Us

Parashat Terumah (Donation) Shemot (Exodus) 25:1-27:19 Haftarah: I Kings 5:26-6:13 The miracle of God desiring to dwell among humankind gets lost on us; it is one of the most incredible aspects of God’s character that … Read More

Dwelling Among Us

Parashat Terumah (Donation) Shemot (Exodus) 25:1–27:19 Haftarah: I Kings 5:26–6:13 The miracle of God desiring to dwell among humankind gets lost on us; it is one of the most incredible aspects of God’s character that … Read More

Preparing His Kingdom!

Parashat Terumah (Donation) Shemot (Exodus) 25:1–27:19 Haftarah: I Kings 5:26–6:13 The miracle of God desiring to dwell among humankind gets lost on us; it is one of the most incredible aspects of God’s character that … Read More

The Menorah

Parashat Terumah (Donation) Shemot (Exodus) 25:1–27:19 In our reading this week, we read of one of the most important and well-known items in God’s tabernacle – the Menorah: Then you shall make a lampstand of … Read More

Something to Look Forward To

Parashat Terumah (Donation) Shemot (Exodus) 25:1–27:19 In this week’s portion we read: Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “Tell the sons of Israel to raise a contribution for Me; from every man whose heart … Read More

Parashat Terumah (Donation)

Shemot (Exodus) 25:1–27:19 After so many years reading and studying God’s Word, I am still amazed by its continuity. From the beginning to the end, we see that He is indeed the same yesterday, today, … Read More

Parashat Terumah (Offering)

Shemot (Exodus) 25:1-27:19 What are you holding onto in this world that is more important than God? Genesis 1:1 opens with the words, “In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth.” God is … Read More