Melissa Collins

And as I studied Bamidbar this week, I could not shake the feeling that this ancient picture is more relevant today than ever before. God counted His people. God positioned His people. God gave each tribe a unique assignment. And most importantly, God placed His presence at the center. That pattern has never changed. God is still counting His people. He is still positioning His people. He is still assigning gifts and responsibilities. And He is still calling us to keep His presence at the...

One year ago, many of us gathered to pray for what we called “An American Sabbath.” At the time, it felt like a bold prayer—perhaps even an impossible one. We asked God to turn the heart of this nation back to Him. We prayed that America would remember the Sabbath and honor the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. And this week, on the eve of Shabbat 250, the President of the United States publicly called our nation to honor the Sabbath and rededicate ourselves to God and biblical values. Who...

I’m going to be honest with you this morning. Every week, I feel this pull… this expectation… that we’re supposed to teach the Torah portion. And listen—that’s not wrong. There is so much value in that rhythm. There are people here sometimes and people who read online who are new to this walk, and that pattern of reading, learning, and growing—and it matters. But this week… I don’t think that’s what I’m supposed to do. And I’m not going to dress it up and make it sound super spiritual at...