From Orthodox Jew to Follower of Jesus to Discipler of Others

Hey friends, do you get fired up hearing about what God is doing in Israel, despite the chaos? I certainly do! So, let's get fired up together! The Bible tells us salvation is for the Jew first! (John 4:22, Romans 1:16) Thankfully, in the fullness of His goodness and grace, God invites us Gentiles to …

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Yeshua: The Fulfillment of Yom Kippur

Friends, I am super excited to share the best explanation of Jesus' fulfillment of Yom Kippur that I have ever heard! It is fantastic! But, let's lay the groundwork. Sundown tonight marks the beginning of Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement). It is the second of the three fall feasts God appointed for the Jewish people, …

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Moving Toward Yom Kippur

It is fall feast season in Israel, and of course war continues to rage in Lebanon/Syria, Gaza, the West Bank, and elsewhere. Israel's eyes are also still on Iran. Israeli life is often complex even in times of peace, but add war and annual feasts to the mix and it is especially complicated. As noted …

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Hope and Healing: Where Was God on October 7?

When tragedy strikes, the question is often asked, "Where was God?" It is certainly understandable why that question arises. The atrocities of October 7 undoubtedly pushed that question to the surface for many Israelis. But there is an answer! It requires knowing and embracing the sovereignty of God in the most difficult of times. God …

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