It is nightfall in Israel and Israelis are honoring their fallen soldiers and terrorist victims. Yom HaZikaron is similar to Memorial Day in the United States, and there will be moments of silence when everything in Israel comes to a halt (as it did on Yom HaShoah) in order to remember the lives that were …
Continue reading Israelis Commemorate Their Fallen Soldiers as Yom HaZikaron Commences
Did you know Jerusalem has not always been the capital of Israel? Indeed, when the Israelites came into the land, Shiloh became the first center of worship before the first Temple was built in Jerusalem. (1 Samuel 1, Joshua 18, Judges 21 for example) Want to get a modern-day peek at the newly excavated Shiloh? …
Continue reading A Look at Ancient Shiloh – Israel’s First Capital
Hey everyone! Do you realize Israel turns 70 on May 14!?! Want to send them a special greeting? Thanks to the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, you can participate in a fun way. Here's how: https://vimeo.com/257702542 Now, go to the BlessIsrael70 page and upload your photo! Shabbat shalom!
I admit...I'm a Middle East news junky! I just find it so intriguing that the news so closely aligns with Scripture! But, I seem to find the ridiculous and absurd more often than not. (That's easy when Israel's enemies habitually open their mouths with the strangest and most untruthful things!) But yesterday was an especially …
Continue reading Silent Respect, Fleeing Armies and Stark Irony
Looking for the Blessed Hope 