I love it when academics prove the Bible accurate! Centuries ago, ancient manuscripts (that ultimately became our Bible) documented a Babylonian takeover and destruction of Jerusalem. However, throughout history, there have been those who denied history and the account that is so prominent in 2 Kings 25 and elsewhere. Thankfully, we live in a season …
Category: Israeli Life
IDF: Taking Care of Business
As you likely know, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) thwarted a major terrorist attack aimed at Israeli citizens over the weekend. For several months, Israeli intelligence tracked the movement of Iranian operatives planning and moving drones into position to attack Israel. Just prior to those operatives activating the plan, the IDF launched a massive attack …
Reflections on Tisha B’Av
Sundown on August 10 marked the beginning of Tisha B'Av, the saddest day in Israel's history. Imagine all these things happening on the same Jewish calendar day (ninth of the month of Av): The decree that Israelites would wander in the desert for 40 years after leaving Egypt, until a new generation would enter the …
Tikkun Olam – Israel’s Generosity Shines Brightly
Tikkun olam ("repairing the world") is ingrained in the DNA of Israelis! I'm always amazed to see the lengths Israelis will go to bless others! Check out the generosity of Israel's lacrosse team: On Wednesday, the Kenya lacrosse team played Israel lacrosse, and Kenya did not have actual cleats. On Thursday, Israel surprised them with …
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Looking for the Blessed Hope 