Shavuot (Pentecost) is one of the seven major Biblical feasts commemorated by Jews since their days of enslavement in Egypt. It actually commenced at sundown last Saturday (June 8), but rather than interrupt our series on the Six Day War, I chose to delay this post. We have discussed the Biblical roots, yet differences, of …
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The Six Day War: Navigating the Road to Peace
We are wrapping up our series commemorating Israel's Six Day War, one of the most critical victories in Israel's miraculous war history. We have recounted the 6 days, plus the aftermath, and are now finishing off our series by looking at the long, difficult road to peace. (Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, …
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Days of Prayer: For Zion’s Sake and Franklin Graham’s Call to Prayer
Hey gang, do you feel the increase in birth pangs (Matthew 24:8)? Do you sense the whole earth groaning (Romans 8:22)? As Christians, what should our response be? The battle raging is not one of flesh and blood, but of spiritual forces of darkness (Ephesians 6:12), and the only way to fight that battle is …
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Honoring America’s Heroes
Today I pause to express deep, heartfelt thanks to every American who has ever served our incredible country. I am so grateful to be an American, and thankful for those who have sacrificed time, youth, family and even life itself to keep America free. We continue to have military personnel all around the world, serving …