Into the West Bank!

Ok gang, what do you think when you hear “West Bank?”  Border walls? Terrorists? Danger?  Well, while there is a degree of each of those, I want you to have a better understanding of the West Bank! If you are a student of the Bible, you know that a great many of our Bible heros …

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Houston Jewish Community to Receive $1M from Israeli Government

“The city of Houston was hurt badly last week, and the Jewish community, 70% of which lived in the flooded neighborhoods, was hit hard…Schools and synagogues were flooded and can’t be used. The old-age home and JCC [Jewish Community Center] were damaged, and hundreds of families will remain homeless… For years the Jewish communities stood …

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Pictorial Tour of Life in Jerusalem

I have always wanted to "immerse in the culture" of Israel, and I've certainly had that opportunity here in Jerusalem for a few days.  With only brief explanations, I'll allow pictures to tell the story! In Israel, most road signs are in Hebrew, Arabic and English.  Like this: Got the picture?  I bet you don't! …

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A Wake up Call to the American Church

Welcome back friends!  I am posting updates while in Israel and I hope you enjoy them.  I'm making efforts to post on both this blog and the Looking for the Blessed Hope Facebook page.  At least for now the page is public, so I believe anyone can get to it. (Much depends upon internet access, …

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