What’s the Big Deal about Temple Mount?

Temple Mount is one of the most hotly contested pieces of real estate on earth.  Why?  Because it is considered a holy site to three different religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.  However, significant efforts have been made (and continue to be made) to erase all evidence of Jewish history on Temple Mount.  In reality, only …

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A Word Aptly Spoken: Why Neither Iran nor Other Terrorists will Survive

History teaches a very clear lesson: those who come against and curse Israel simply do not survive.  Think about: The ancient Amorites, Canaanites, Jebusites...and all the other "ites!"  Where are they today?  Extinct. How about the Assyrians and Babylonians who took Israel captive and exiled the Jewish people? Remember Haman...the guy who planned to wipe …

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Don’t Miss This! A Taste of Israel Right Here at Home!

Friends, last night I attended a performance by Tzofim (Israeli Scouts) and they were terrific!  The scouting program in Israel (similar to Boys and Girl Scouts in America) is the largest youth activity group in the nation of Israel.  Of the tens of thousands of scouts (male and female) in Israel, about 1,000 each year …

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Israel: A Blessing to the Whole Earth

...and in you [Israel] all the families of the earth shall be blessed. ~Genesis 12:3c One of God's key purposes for the Jews is to bless all families of the earth. In many ways, we see that prophecy being fulfilled today.  Read here about Israel's rapid response to worldwide tragedies. For Israel, being "first on …

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