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Some in the Jewish community are concerned about Christian interpretations of Esther as a kind of cultural appropriation. What can we say about that?
Why doesn’t God always respond when we pray to him for worthy causes, like the release and safe return of the October 7th hostages?
What Jesus said about family sounds very shocking. But it can actually give us new perspective on how to love our closest friends and relatives.
If our anxieties run deep, we need a deep solution. Inner peace was not a goal that Jesus was urging us to achieve, but a gift he was offering.
For years, I saw Dylan’s songwriting talent as a wall I couldn’t climb. But now I see it as a window looking into something bigger than all of us.
Jesus might seem to some like a sagely peacenik. But on closer inspection, we can see he was a different type of teacher with a very clear mission.
With thousands of churches and Messianic congregations out there, what makes one right for you? Find many tips here for you on how to find the right o...
Is saying Happy Hanukkah just a social ritual, or is it something more significant? Aden’s story gets to the heart of what we celebrate in Hanukkah.
For interfaith couples, these holidays may highlight differences, but their shared themes of light, hope, and family offer opportunities for unity.
Like many, I used to insist that I was spiritual but not religious, seeking my own path to truth and the transcendent. Here’s why that doesn’t work.
The things Jesus taught about charity and love for neighbors are widely appealing. But one central claim he made about himself is offensive to many.
Some see Jesus as a good-hearted social reformer who was tragically naïve about the politics of his day. But does that view get Jesus right?
Some say Jesus was Palestinian. But the Jewishness of Jesus—and his mother, Mary—is worth defending, not just for Jews, but for all who follow him.
Believers in Jesus say that he is the Messiah. But how do we know it’s true? A new book from David Brickner explores that question through the Bible.
An Israeli sports trainer shares his honest reflections on faith. Despite his curiosity about God, he admits that he hasn’t found clarity because he h...
After struggling with deep depression, Samuel experiences a transformative encounter with Jesus.
Arielle Randle and Jeff Morgan are Jewish believers in Jesus and are tackling some of the harshest criticism from viewers’ comments.
Messianic and Orthodox Jews Discuss Jesus as Messiah
Why was the Second Temple in Jerusalem destroyed in 70 AD? Interestingly, the rabbis and Jesus had some similar things to say about this.
People today worry a lot about what to prioritize in life. And even 2,000 years ago, it was a relevant issue that Jesus addressed in a key teaching.
Even in the aftermath of the Hamas attacks, the biblical holiday of Sukkot reminds us of God’s enduring promise to be with us through every trial.
Yom Kippur was never the same . . . in a good way.
Jewish history has many martyrs who remained faithful to God in the face of persecution. Was Jesus that kind of martyr or something different?
Our traditional Jewish liturgies have helped to shape our identity as a people, and they still have that formative power.
