Jerusalem: A Heavy Stone

The prophet Zechariah wrote today's headlines 2500 years ago!  As the Lord spoke this vision to Zechariah, he saw what Jerusalem would become today: “Behold, I am going to make Jerusalem a cup that causes reeling to all the peoples around; and when the siege is against Jerusalem, it will also be against Judah. It will come about in …

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Mr. Pence’s high-stakes trip to Egypt. (Joel Rosenberg’s op-ed for the Jerusalem Post)

Joel Rosenberg's op-ed is dead-on. Let's pray for God's wisdom and guidance as VP Mike Pence travels to the Middle East this week. BTW - I can think of no better representative to carry forth the message of reconciliation than Mike Pence. May the Lord guide his steps and his message!

Dreidels, Latkes and Sufganiyot

Happy Hanukkah!  We're now two days into celebration.  Time for the really fun stuff!  Hanukkah is characterized by the joyous traditions associated with it.  Remember, it is a joyous occasion...and Jews don't need much prodding to have a good time!  So let's explore a few traditions. Womens Participation in Hanukkah Traditionally, women play a major …

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What do Hanukkah Blessings tell Us About Christ?

Hi everyone!  I hope you are enjoying a little bit of Hanukkah as we join with our Jewish friends in celebrating the miracle that happened!  We're in the midst of a series of posts about Hanukkah, so if you don't know what that miracle was, please review: Hanukkah 2017 is Coming What is Hanukkah About? …

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