The Giants Were Not the Story

Twelve men entered the Promised Land and returned with a report that changed the course of Israel’s history. At first glance, the story appears to be about giants, fortified cities, and impossible odds. Yet, upon deeper reflection, it’s clear there are other things at the heart of the story.

Dangerous Faith

Parashat Shelach (Send Forth) Bamidbar (Numbers) 13:1-15:41 Haftarah: Joshua 2:1-24  I often find myself connecting the truth of God’s Word to the reality we are living in today, especially here in Israel. His Word is … Read More

Facing the Giants in the Land

Parashat Shelach (Send Forth) Bamidbar (Numbers) 13:1-15:41 Haftarah: Joshua 2:1-24 I often find myself connecting the truth of God’s Word to the reality of life today. Afterall, His Word is living and breathing, and is … Read More

Trusting When We Don’t See

Parashat Shelach (Send Forth) Bamidbar (Numbers) 13:1-15:41 Haftarah: Joshua 2:1-24 As I prepared to write this week’s commentary, the word “trust” kept coming back to me. As I look at my life as a follower … Read More

Leaning on Him

Parashat Shelach (Send Forth) Bamidbar (Numbers) 13:1–15:41 Haftarah: Joshua 2:1–24 In my early years walking with the Lord, I would read a daily chapter from the Book of Proverbs. One of the most well-known verses … Read More

A Matter of Trust

Parashat Shelach (Send Forth) Bamidbar (Numbers) 13:1–15:41 Haftarah: Joshua 2:1–24 I entitled this blog entry, “A Matter of Trust” because I believe we are faced with daily decisions in our walk with the LORD that … Read More

Re-focus Your Gaze

Parashat Shelach (Send Forth) Bamidbar (Numbers) 13:1–15:41 This week’s parasha reminded me once again of how important it is to keep our eyes and minds fixed on the LORD! Chapters 13 and 14 of the … Read More

God’s Reminder

Parashat Shelach (Send Forth) Bamidbar (Numbers) 13:1–15:41 This week’s blog is close to my heart due to the fact that I have the amazing privilege to live in the land that God promised to the … Read More

Parashat Shelach (Send Forth)

Bamidbar (Numbers) 13:1–15:41 This week’s Scripture portion made me think about my own walk with the Lord. Do I truly believe and trust Him? Do I trust His promises? How possible is it to really … Read More

Parashat Shelach (Send Forth)

Bamidbar (Numbers) 13:1–15:41 Then the Lᴏʀᴅ spoke to Moses saying, “Send out for yourself men so that they may tour (scout, walk) out the land of Canaan, which I am giving to give to the … Read More