Grace in Torah

“Grief is the one pain that heals all others. It is the most important pain there is.”[1] —Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend Av is a month of both grief and comfort. It begins in the narrow place of the Three Weeks and carries us through Tisha B’Av, the great day of communal mourning over the destruction of the Temples and other tragedies in Jewish history. The Three Weeks begin on the 17th…

The month of Shevat arrives quietly, in the deep stillness of winter. Trees stand bare. Branches hold no visible fruit. To the untrained eye, nothing seems to be happening. And yet—life is moving under the surface. Beneath the frozen ground, roots are active. Sap begins to rise. Strength gathers where no one can see it. In the Land of Israel, Shevat marks the first stirring of awakening, even…

Leading Through Refining Fire Creative Leadership Retreat | April 19–22, 2026 In a season marked by relational, spiritual, and cultural intensity, many leaders find themselves carrying responsibility without adequate space to be renewed. The 2026 Creative Leadership Retreat, which I am hosting alongside Dr. Hollisa Alewine of The Creation Gospel, is an invitation to pause during the Omer Count…

As we enter a new year, many of us sense the need to slow down, recalibrate, and return to healthier rhythms—physically, mentally, and spiritually. Over the years, I’ve learned to be discerning about what I recommend, especially when it comes to practices that shape the body and the inner life. When I do share something, it’s because I believe it genuinely supports restoration, wisdom, and…

Dear Reader, The following article is the written version of the teaching I gave at Women of Valor this weekend. Below that, you will find the audio recording of my message along with the handouts I gave the women, and some additional helpful pdfs you are welcome to print or download.  Holy Conversation “Be ye holy in all manner of conversation.” (1 Peter 1:15) The Mussar masters teach…

A Sivan & Shavuot Reflection The Twins of Sivan—Gemini, or Teomim—are more than a celestial sign. They mirror a mystical reality: the divided, dynamic inner life of every human soul. In © Kisha Gallagher Scripture, the most iconic twins are Jacob and Esau—born of the same womb, struggling from the moment of conception. In the womb, they wrestled. At birth, they emerged distinct—Esau red and…

In this season, just a month prior to Passover, we read the Book of Esther and celebrate how Adonai used her and Mordecai to overturn Haman’s wicked plans against the Jewish people in Persia. Esther’s story is one of divine reversals: an orphan ascends to royalty, while a nobleman’s pride ensures his downfall. At its heart, Esther’s story presents a choice: will we lead with humility and courage…

            © חיה שרה פיירמן | Dreamstime.com This year, as we prepare for the Festival of Lights, I am sharing two different devotionals that you and your family can use. In my local fellowship, two of us developed a devotional. One is themed around the Spirit – developing the fruit of the Spirit during the eight nights, and the other is themed around the history and prophecy or “truth” of…

Join Dr. Hollisa Alewine for an exclusive Creation Gospel Trainer AND Creative Leadership Retreat in the Great Smoky Mountains on March 13-16, 2025. This event is open to ALL, not just Creation Gospel trainers and students. The Creative Leadership Retreat is designed to equip leaders who serve in any capacity, large or small. Our theme this year is: Walking in the Authority of the King This year,…

© Kisha Gallagher The new moon of the eighth month is upon us, so in preparing I was going through my notes and files for Cheshvan. The following recording is from 2019 or the year 5780. This is from a local gathering of women. I hope you enjoy it. May your fall/winter months be blessed with the rains from heaven. https://graceintorah.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cheshvan-noach-2019.mp3   The…

We just had a wonderful, intimate Women of Valor gathering on the weekend before Elul, the month of introspection. Thank you, Jane Messersmith and all the volunteers who served us so valiantly! While the sessions were not professionally recorded, I used my phone to record my sessions. May Adonai speak tenderly to you in the field of your life, work, and ministries as you seek to be reconciled…

I had the honor of teaching at Revive this past weekend. The theme was “Songs of Deliverance.” Amazingly, the Holy Spirit translated that through many messages brought forth from various teachers as harmony and unity being a type of deliverance. It was a great confirmation to me regarding the message I spoke. Life and ministry is all about relationships. Yet, we often struggle with conflict…

Recently, I was looking for a simple Christian teaching comparing the Japanese art of kintsugi with the healing power of the Gospel to share with a Creation Gospel Workbook 4 class. (Email me at [email protected] or [email protected] to learn about classes.) In my search, I found a video by a Japanese artist and believer named Makoto Fujimura. Kintsugi is the process where a…

For I heard a cry like one in labor, the anguish of one giving birth to her first child—the cry of the Daughter of Zion gasping for breath, stretching out her hands saying, “Oy, now to me! For my soul faints before murderers.” (Jeremiah 4:31, TLV) I was in Israel when war broke out on Simchat Torah. Our tour group was scheduled to fly home that night. Some of us were able to get out because we…

Thus says Adonai: “A voice is heard in Ramah—lamentation and bitter weeping—Rachel weeping for her children, refusing to be comforted for her children, because they are no more.” (Jeremiah 31:15, TLV) Today, Cheshvan 11th, is the yahrtzeit (remembrance of the day of one’s passing) of the matriarch Rachel. Whether or not Rachel actually passed on this date, the prophetic significance that Rachel…

Chag Sameach dear Readers! Last year, after the Feast of Tabernacles, I wrote about the passing of a dear friend and my experience in Israel. I promised an article on the seven ushpizin (figurative guests/visitors) of one’s sukkah because a large part of what was so awesome, was: “The Seven Shepherds” Painting by Kisha Gallagher 2018 how the Father tied this traditional theme with my sister to…

The vast mercy, grace, and abounding chesed (lovingkindness) of our Father and King culminates in His willingness to forgive. So, as recipients of His lavish love, why do we often prefer vengeance, pay back, and punishment when wrongs have been committed against us? The parable of the unforgiving servant demonstrates this truth perfectly; and yet, I wonder if we really can see just how much we…