“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7). I have trouble with this. I’m anxious by the nature due to my chemical […]

Throughout history summertime has been a woeful time for the Jewish people, particularly beginning on Tammuz 17, which occurs right after the summer solstice. This day begins a three-week mourning period. The last nine days (1st to the 9th of Av) are days of increased mourning. Spiritually, this time is marked by a renewed call […]