Is the Sea of Galilee Drying Up?

When in Israel, I have seen the low levels at the Sea of Galilee.  Some are fearful that the Sea of Galilee may soon drop below a level at which irreversible damage may be done to the ecosystem. Here is a report from one of the news channels in Israel: https://youtu.be/Bz2pmSw4aWU While I don't necessarily …

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Understanding “Operation Northern Shield”

On December 4, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched "Operation Northern Shield," designed to identify and destroy Hezbollah terror tunnels from Lebanon into Israel. Questions have swirled about why Israel turned their attention to Hezbollah terror tunnels rather than invade and take care of the threat of Hamas from Gaza.  After years of surveillance of …

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All Lights are Lit as Hanukkah Comes to a Close

On the streets of Jerusalem and around Israel, Hanukkah menorahs burn brightly on the eighth night! Hanukkah has come and gone in Israel, but the joy remains!

Reflecting Back on the Trumps’ 2017 Christmas Greeting

A year ago, I felt blessed to hear President Trump quote Isaiah 9:6, recognize Jesus as our source of hope and joy, and wish us Merry Christmas (rather than "Happy Holidays").  Do the Trump's actually know the Savior in whose birth they acknowledge?  I don't know, but it is certainly my prayer.  I hope it …

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