Pull up a chair, friends. Scripture commands us to pray for the peace of Jerusalem, so we're digging into the familiar passage, Psalm 122. Let's consider verse 1: I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” As mentioned yesterday, Jewish pilgrims journeying to Jerusalem for the feasts recited …
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A Deeper Look at Psalm 122: A Brief Overview
Hi friends! Today we'll jump into another short series called A Deeper Look at Psalm 122. Scripture teaches us to stand with and support Israel, and perhaps the most important way to do that is to pray for her. Often on this blog, we are encouraged to do just that, and Psalm 122 is often …
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Report: Egyptian brokered ceasefire between Hamas and Israel
Seemingly just prior to major Israeli military action, there is news of an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. Once more, Hamas pushes Gaza to the brink of all-out war with Israel (in which Gaza would be utterly destroyed), only to have Egypt step in and save the day. How long can this go on? …
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What is a Palestinian Rocket Attack Like?
Over 150 Palestinian rockets have been launched toward southern Israel over the past couple days. Some were shot down by Israel's Iron Dome defense system, but thankfully, most fell in open territory. Fortunately, I am not aware of any Israeli casualties, though there have been casualties in Gaza as a result of IDF strikes on …
