Moving Toward Yom Kippur

It is fall feast season in Israel, and of course war continues to rage in Lebanon/Syria, Gaza, the West Bank, and elsewhere. Israel's eyes are also still on Iran. Israeli life is often complex even in times of peace, but add war and annual feasts to the mix and it is especially complicated. As noted …

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Hope and Healing: Where Was God on October 7?

When tragedy strikes, the question is often asked, "Where was God?" It is certainly understandable why that question arises. The atrocities of October 7 undoubtedly pushed that question to the surface for many Israelis. But there is an answer! It requires knowing and embracing the sovereignty of God in the most difficult of times. God …

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A Look Back at October 7 and a Tribute to Israel

Friends, as we paid tribute yesterday, I hope you are responding to this day of remembrance in prayer. Daniel Cohen, the News Director in Israel for Real Life Network produced a realistic look back and a beautiful tribute to Israel's resilience and the ministries that are reaching out to bless Israel. If you are not …

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I am for Peace…They are for War

6 My soul has dwelt too longWith one who hates peace.7 I am for peace;But when I speak, they are for war.~Psalm 120:6-7 In times of war, the longing for peace reverberates around the world. But I wonder...do we all have the same definition of peace? I don't think so. Throughout my adult life, every American president has vowed to accomplish …

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