Only days removed from a joyous visit to Israel, I am keenly aware of a prevailing sense of impending chaos in America. Despite all that Israel faces, I felt such a sense of peace there. When I returned to the US, however, I was struck by just how chaotic things are becoming. For example, the front-running …
Category: Prayer
When will We Say “Enough!”
Having arrived safely back home from almost 2 weeks in Israel, I am faced with the reality that terrorism takes no breaks. While in Israel we heard the horrifying news of the terrorist attack in San Bernardino CA. Because of the busyness of our schedule while there, we did little more than catch tidbits about the …
Hanukkah in Jerusalem
Happy Lord’s Day! Oh friends, what a day to rejoice in all the Lord has done for us! Here in Israel Jews are celebrating Hanukkah. The streets are adorned with menorahs and there is great joy in the city of Jerusalem. It is much like Christmas in terms of lights and God-given cheer, but Hanukkah …
Special Thanks!
Just a quick note before we head off to another day of great study at Yad Vashem... I want to thank those of you who are so diligently praying for this seminar and for me personally. Your prayers are felt, and God is honoring them. There are 27 of us (pastors and ministry leaders) who …
