In Genesis 34 there is a young man named Shechem who rapes Jacob’s daughter, Dinah. It is a terrible thing. Strangely, Shechem falls in love with Dinah, the girl he most certainly did not love while he was taking advantage of her. In love as he is, Shechem goes to Jacob to seek Dinah’s hand […]
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Prayer as Communion with God
“And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door […]
Ain’t No Bargainin’ With God
Everyone loves a good bargain. I for one, love a bargain as much as the next man. Whether it’s finding a good deal or engaging in actual negotiations, everyone loves the feeling of paying less than full price. My clothes shopping motto is, “never pay full price.” It makes me feel good. It makes me […]